Jun. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Robert Holden sharply criticized fellow City Council members on Thursday, May 29 following the Public Safety Executive Budget hearing, accusing them of hypocrisy for voicing concerns about the city’s e-bike crisis while refusing to back proposed legislation he says would directly address the issue. Holden’s comments…
Jun. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Selfhelp Community Services celebrated National Older Americans Month in May with a series of musical performances, recognition ceremonies and community gatherings across its five Older Adult Centers in Queens. The events, held throughout the month, honored older adults in Forest Hills, Bayside, Maspeth and Flushing with support from…
Jun. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Council passed legislation on Wednesday, May 28, that will bring greater transparency and accountability to the city’s public benefits system, a move that Council Member Tiffany Cabán and advocates hailed as a victory for low-income New Yorkers navigating…
Jun. 2, 2025 By QNS News Team U.S. Rep. Grace Meng paid tribute to New York’s Bravest during a recent visit to the Maspeth firehouse that houses Squad 288 and HazMat 1, meeting with firefighters and top FDNY officials to discuss ongoing support and recognize the company’s critical role in protecting Queens residents. Meng…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Bill Parry A Forest Hills man is criminally charged with animal cruelty for allegedly keeping four dozen dogs in deplorable conditions inside his cramped one-bedroom apartment at 102-45 62nd Road. Isaac Yadgarov, 37, was arraigned Monday in Queens Criminal Court on a 96-count criminal complaint charging him with animal neglect…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 2, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team A celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month brought dozens of community members, elected officials and advocates to P.S. 12 James B. Colgate in Woodside on Saturday, May 31, to recognize the…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Dashiell Allen and QNS News Team Thousands filled the streets of Jackson Heights on Sunday, June 1, for the 32nd annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival, launching Pride Month in New York City with a resounding message of “defiant joy” and political urgency. Led by local elected officials, LGBTQ leaders,…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Dancers from across New York City gathered at Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theatre’s outdoor stage on Sunday, June 1, to perform in the 2025 Queens Outdoor Dance Festival, a free community event celebrating movement, culture, and artistic expression. Hosted at LaRussa Studio at 66-85 73rd Pl.…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens residents seeking a new four-legged companion may find their perfect match at the upcoming Pet Adoption Fair, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Buddy Monument Plaza in Forest Park, located at the intersection of Park Lane South and Myrtle Avenue in…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Legislature has approved a bill introduced by State Senator Joseph Addabbo that aims to boost transparency for utility customers across the state. The legislation, S.1194-B, would require utility companies to provide a minimum of 45 days’ notice before imposing any rate or service charge…