Aug. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median sales price for new developments across Queens fell from the second quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by the New York City real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the median sales price for these developments in Queens dropped…
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Gov. Hochul announces $350 million in financial assistance for low-income families
Aug. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Thousands of low-income families across the state will soon be receiving as much as $350 per child as part of the Empire State Child Credit Program, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor announced Tuesday that a total of $350 million in supplemental payments will be distributed to…
Maspeth mail carrier robbed at gunpoint; legislators urge for federal action to halt ongoing issue
Jul. 31, 2024 By Anthony Medina A gunpoint robbery of a United States Postal Service (USPS) Mail Carrier in Maspeth this week has fueled more calls for the federal government to take action against rampant mail theft in Queens. Police say an unidentified suspect approached the 48-year-old mail carrier on Monday, July, 29, on…
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival set to return to Queens with races, food and multicultural performances
Jul. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The 32nd annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon, is set to take place on Aug. 3 and 4 at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is the largest multicultural festival in New York state and…
Queens’ first full-service animal shelter opens in Ridgewood, honoring late Council Member Paul Vallone
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A first-of-its-kind full-service animal shelter in Queens has officially opened in Ridgewood today, bringing a much-needed service to the greater city that is constantly struggling to find homes for pets. The Animal Care Centers (ACC) of New York City opened the full-service shelter facility at 19-06 Flushing Ave.,…
Senator Addabbo’s poll reveals Queens neighbors back QueensLink, prostitution law
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina Results from a recent constituent survey from State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. show many Queens residents are in favor of the QueensLink Project and legislation granting impunity to prostitutes for the wrongdoings of pimps and sex traffickers. The Queens legislator, who represents Senate District 15—which includes Glendale,…
Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat slicer cleanliness, sparks meat inspections and vegetable recalls
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Listeria outbreak spreading across several states is prompting shoppers to inspect their sliced deli meats more closely and has led to the removal of some meats and vegetables from store shelves. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control alerted the public this month…
Couple sought for assaulting man on MTA bus in Woodhaven, smashing bottle over his head: NYPD
Jul. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill are looking for a couple who allegedly attacked a 37-year-old man on an MTA Q53 bus in Woodhaven and remain at large more than three weeks after the bloody assault. The victim was sitting on the bus as it approached…
E-Scooter Boom in Queens: Lime Tackles Parking as Ridership Soars
Jul. 29, 2024 By QNS’s Advertising Partner Lime is thrilled to be in Queens, where neighbors embrace e-scooters for commuting, school trips, public transit connections, and more. While not everyone has tried Lime yet, the company recognizes that all residents deserve tidy streets. To achieve this, Lime remains focused on proper parking and safe…
Health Department set to spray pesticides across Queens to reduce mosquito-carried virus
Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens next week in an effort to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus. On Wednesday, July 31, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, trucks will spray pesticides in sections of the following neighborhoods:…