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Oct. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane
In the lead-up to the Jewish High Holidays, local officials and community leaders gathered at Tomchei Shabbos of Queens located at 129-01 Metropolitan Ave. in Kew Gardens on Monday, Sept. 30.
Oct. 2, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan
A first-of-its-kind “Italian Heritage Street Festival” is coming to Whitestone on Sunday, Oct. 20.
Oct. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson
JFK Airport Terminal 4 operator JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) announced on Sept. 26 that it has invested in Green-e® certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as part of its effort to combat climate change and transition to renewable electricity.
Oct. 2, 2024 QNS News Team
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has resumed its distribution of millions of at-home COVID-19 test kits across the nation as part of a federal effort to enhance access to testing as cases continue to be monitored.
Oct. 2, 2024 By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud
New York City FC (NYCFC) held its third annual Consulate Cup on Saturday, Sept. 28, pitting New York-based diplomats from around the world against each other in a charity soccer tournament in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Oct. 2, 2024 By Tom Grech, Councilmember Sandra Ung and Assemblymember Sam Berger
Businesses are feeling the impact. From Astoria to Flushing, sidewalks and streets that once allowed shoppers to stroll safely have become obstacle courses where two-wheelers zip past at alarming speeds, weaving between pedestrians and cars with little regard for the rules of the road. When customers are concerned for their safety, they are less likely to visit, which hurts both business owners and the wider local economy. Haphazardly parked two-wheelers frequently block sidewalks and parking spaces in our commercial corridors, making it more difficult for customers to access our local businesses. This is especially true for seniors and individuals with mobility issues, who now have the added challenge of navigating around e-vehicles to shop at their favorite stores or eat at their favorite restaurants.
Oct. 2, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan
A Flushing city council member is calling on Congress to extend a vital program that reimburses stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, tackling a widespread issue impacting residents both locally and across the country.
Oct. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane
A significant construction milestone was celebrated at John F. Kennedy International Airport Tuesday as Gov. Kathy Hochul and hundreds of union construction workers gathered for the topping-out ceremony of the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6.
Oct. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall
The amount of reported robberies across Queens had substantial decreases during the 28-day period from Sept. 2-29, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. One notable trend that did continue from the August 2024 crime stats was the increase in rapes across southern Queens.
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