At May Day rally, Queens workers demand immigrant justice: ‘Protect our families, respect our labor’ – QNS
Thousands of immigrant workers and labor advocates flooded Foley Square to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day| QNS
Thousands of immigrant workers and labor advocates flooded Foley Square to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day| QNS
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has recommended conditional approval of the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development adjacent to Citi Field,| QNS
CB 3 voted overwhelmingly in favor of city map and zoning text amendments for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development at a fiery monthly meeting.| QNS
Before presenting the details of the $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal at a town hall meeting at the New York Hall of Science Thursday night, a| QNS
Aug. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Steven Raga hosted his third annual back-to-school backpack giveaway in Maspeth on Saturday, providing hundreds of local children with free school supplies ahead of the upcoming academic year. Raga held the giveaway at his Maspeth district office at 55-19 69th St. on Saturday morning to support… The post AM Raga provides hundreds of local children with backpacks, supplies ahead of new school year appeared first on Queens Post.| Queens Post
Aug. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Dozens of people celebrated gathered at Queens Borough Hall to celebrate Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day on Tuesday, Aug 19. Queens locals donned vibrant outfits in the colors of the Jamaican flag as they enjoyed plates of curry chicken, jerk chicken and rice and peas catered by Truth Restaurant… The post Vibrant celebration marks Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall appeared first on Queens Post.| Queens Post
Aug. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall A record number of 239,307 people took part in the 2025 US Open Fan Week, which ran from Monday, Aug. 18, to Saturday, Aug. 23, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The new high in turnout was buoyed in large… The post US Open Fan Week sees record turnout of nearly 240K people appeared first on Queens Post.| Queens Post
Aug. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK’s New Terminal One will be the new home for Qatar Airlines. The international airline, named Skytrax's World’s Best Airline for the ninth time, will also debut a premium, 15,000-square-foot lounge space. JFK’s Qatar Airways lounge will be the airline's first dedicated lounge in New York City and… The post Qatar Airlines to build lounge space at JFK’s New Terminal One appeared first on Queens Post.| Queens Post
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas has announced that she has distributed more than 2,500 free backpacks to Queens students across five community| QNS
Aug. 22, 2025 By Bill Parry The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the opening of three new modernized elevators at the Queens Plaza E/M/R subway station in Long Island City earlier this month as part of a larger accessibility and safety upgrades throughout the transit system. The work included a full replacement of the… The post MTA opens three new modernized elevators at the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City appeared first on LIC Post.| LIC Post
Aug. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A new Chinese fusion restaurant combing the spices of Hunan with the Spanish concept of tapas has opened its doors in Long Island City. Hunan Tapas, located at 41-07 Crescent St., offers traditional Hunan dishes on small plates to share, much like at a Spanish tapas restaurant. The… The post Hunan Tapas fusion restaurant opens its doors in Long Island City appeared first on LIC Post.| LIC Post
Aug. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City and Transit District 20 are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole a wallet from an R train rider in Woodside late last month. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 30, inside the Broadway/Northern Boulevard subway… The post Suspect snatches cash-packed wallet from man at R train station in Woodside: NYPD appeared first on LIC Post.| LIC Post
Permits have been filed to construct a large residential building that would be 39 stories tall and have 387 housing units on the vacant lot at 23-15 43rd| QNS
Detectives from the 115th precinct arrested a man on Friday, who allegedly tried to offer a 13-year-old girl some cash in exchange for a sex act.| QNS
Aug. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 10-story residential building with 54 housing units at 42-02 80th St. in Elmhurst. The proposed building would be 85 feet tall and cover 36,760 square feet. With an average unit scope of 680 square feet, the 54 residences will… The post Permits filed for 10-story residential building with 54 units in Elmhurst appeared first on Jackson Heights Post.| Jackson Heights Post
Aug. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community organizations and Queens homeowners gathered at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights Wednesday morning to rally in support of City Council legislation aiming to expand flexibility for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, in New York City. Intro 1107, introduced by Brooklyn Council Member Farah Louis, proposes amendments to… The post Community groups host Jackson Heights rally in support of Airbnb bill that would expand city’s short-term rentals appe...| Jackson Heights Post
Aug. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Because Martha’s Vineyard is associated with wealthy vacation destinations, the island’s coastline charm often conceals its Indigenous origins. In his debut book “Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity,” Joseph Lee, an award-winning journalist and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, reflects… The post Author Joseph Lee examines Indigenous history and identity at Martha’s Vineyard during Jackson He...| Jackson Heights Post
Aug. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed a woman at knifepoint on the night of Friday, Aug. 8, and remains at large nearly three weeks later. The 24-year-old victim was walking on Justice Avenue near 53rd Street at around 10:15… The post Woman robbed at knifepoint on Justice Avenue in Elmhurst: NYPD appeared first on Jackson Heights Post.| Jackson Heights Post
A Corona man was charged with patronizing a person for prostitution, criminal solicitation, and child endangerment for allegedly asking a 14-year-old girl to perform a sex act in exchange for money.| QNS
Aug. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The NYPD Community Affairs Bureau on Aug. 20 joined community-based non-profits Projekt NYC and Comunidad Latinx in Astoria to distribute 250 free backpacks to local students ahead of the new school year. The backpacks, which were packed with school supplies, were distributed to local families and students by… The post NYPD Community Affairs partners with local nonprofits, distributes 250 free backpacks in Astoria appeared first on Astoria Post.| Astoria Post
Aug. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials in western Queens have outlined their support for the Department of Transportation's planned protected bike lanes underneath the elevated subway tracks on 31st Street after the New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction preventing the plan from going forward. Council Member Tiffany Cabán, Assembly… The post Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria appeared first on Astoria ...| Astoria Post
Aug. 19, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria and Transit District 20 are looking for a flasher who exposed himself repeatedly to a woman on board a northbound R train in Astoria on Sunday, Aug. 17. The suspect sat across from the 34-year-old victim at around 12:50 p.m. as… The post Suspect wanted for flashing woman multiple times while riding R train in Astoria: NYPD appeared first on Astoria Post.| Astoria Post
Aug. 19, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are still looking for a man who allegedly weaponized his car to attack another man near Broadway and 46th Street, leaving him critically injured on the roadway nearly three weeks ago. Police say the 30-year-old victim was standing in the street… The post Suspect wanted in vicious Astoria assault after ramming victim with car: NYPD appeared first on Astoria Post.| Astoria Post
The New York State Supreme Court has issued a temporary injunction against the Department of Transportation's (DOT) planned protected bike lane under the| QNS
Aug. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The US Open returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Sunday, with more than 1 million attendees anticipated to take mass transit to the iconic annual tennis event. With hundreds of thousands of fans set to take the 7 out to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center,… The post Queens Together launches ‘Unofficial US Open Dining Guide’ encouraging fans to sample restaurants along the 7 line appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello In Jackson Heights at 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, Roosevelt Avenue is buzzing with energy as commuters file in and out of subway cars and onto the street and cars and trucks grapple to get down the busy road. The street is filled with rows of shops… The post Can Queens’ food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants? appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A Woodhaven man and a Queens Village resident were among four people arrested during a sweeping enforcement action against six illegal cannabis storefronts across the borough, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday. Dubbed "Operation Weed Whacker," the months-long investigation included undercover buys and resulted in the padlocking… The post Six illegal cannabis storefronts padlocked, hundreds of pounds of illicit marijuana products seized across...| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the “Advantage Arena” immersive gaming lounge has returned for the 2025 US Open after debuting last year. Over 40 million gamers are expected to take part in the tennis-themed games offered on-site and online throughout the three weeks of the US… The post Immersive ‘Advantage Arena’ gaming lounge returns for 2025 US Open appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community Education Council 30 (CEC 30) has called on the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to reinstate Ashley Rzonca after the union representative for Community School District 30 was dismissed from her position earlier in the year for what the CEC describes as "political" reasons. CEC 30, which… The post Queens’ CEC 30 calls for dismissed union rep to be reinstated, accuses UFT of ‘political retaliation’ appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry An elderly Sunnyside woman was robbed by an unidentified intruder just inside her apartment building entrance on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 12. Police say the stranger slipped into the vestibule of the residential building on 42nd Street and 43rd Avenue at around 11 a.m. and, once inside,… The post Senior woman robbed inside her Sunnyside apartment building: NYPD appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Julie Won has accused housing developer Phipps of failing to control a rodent infestation at an ongoing development on Sunnyside's Barnett Avenue, allegations that Phipps strongly denies. Won stated that she conducted a neighborhood walkthrough with representatives from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and… The post Developer refutes claims of rat infestation at Phipps development in Sunnyside appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The median rental price and inventory of new listings increased year-over-year across northwest Queens in July 2025, but the number of new leases went down, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Northwest Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside,… The post Median rent and inventory of rentals in northwest Queens rises from previous year in July 2025: report appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Aug. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Steven Raga has announced that the Q32 bus stop at the intersection of Woodside's 58th Street and Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed as part of the planned Queens Bus Network Redesign following widespread community opposition to the planned removal. The Queens Bus Network Redesign,… The post Raga announces Q32 bus stop on Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed following community pushback appeared first on Sunnyside Post.| Sunnyside Post
Rental properties across all of New York City experienced a slight jump in median asking rent from last year during the second quarter of 2025, which spans| QNS
Queens College has received a $1.1 million grant to support its first-generation student population.| QNS
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced it will be spraying pesticides in an effort to eliminate more mosquitoes and reduce the| QNS
On Saturday, Aug. 2, Queens Distance Runners (QDR), a grassroots running organization, is set to host the second annual Elmhurst Mile, a USATF-certified road| QNS
Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a burglar who, late last month, went on a one-man crime spree and targeted four restaurants in just| QNS
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that Monday, Aug. 18, will mark the start of the 2025 US Open Fan Week, featuring a lineup of| QNS
Queens residents gathered along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights to celebrate the annual Festival Calle Colombia on Saturday, July 12.This Colombian street| QNS
An untethered pit bull allegedly injured several dogs in Astoria throughout 2025 by jumping a fence and attacking dogs out for a walk, according to multiple| QNS
Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis paid a special visit to Queens College in Flushing on Wednesday, July 16, where he discussed a variety of| QNS
The rivalry that redefined women’s boxing returns to where it all began. Taylor Vs. Serrano are set for a third explosive clash| QNS
Police are still searching for two moped-riding suspects behind a three-month-long chain-snatching spree including in Ridgewood| QNS
The New York metro area experienced a drastic surge in millionaires renting property there from 2019 to 2023, according to a report| QNS
The long-anticipated redesign of the Queens bus network officially launched on Sunday, June 29,| QNS
A Fresh Meadows resident alerted authorities after witnessing a neighbor vandalize a religious statue at Holy Family Church| QNS
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo abruptly canceled a scheduled campaign stop in Ridgewood on Friday, drawing immediate backlash| QNS
Immigrant rights advocates renewed calls for lawmakers to pass the New York for All Act before the Assembly adjourns| QNS
After months of advocacy, immigrant advocates of the New York for All Act were left disheartened when the legislation failed to reach a vote| QNS
Queens voters selected nominees for three Civil Court judgeships in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election,| QNS
Erycka Montoya is one of several candidates vying for the Council District 21 seat set to be vacated by the term-limited Francisco Moya| QNS
Shanel Thomas-Henry held a narrow lead Tuesday night in the four-way Democratic primary for City Council District 21,| QNS
Queens' #1 news source, delivering the latest updates on local news all focused on the heart of the borough.| QNS
Marking one year since the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario, members of the South Asian community held a vigil in Richmond Hill,| QNS
The family of Win Rozario, the teen who was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis last year, filed a federal lawsuit against the city| QNS
Queens Centers for Progress marked its 75th anniversary on Tuesday, June 17, with a gala celebration at Terrace on the Park| QNS
The founder of the Queens Defenders and her husband were indicted for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the non-profit organization.| QNS
Citi Field is turning up the volume for K-pop fans this summer, starting with Mets K-POP Night on Tuesday, June 10.| QNS
Citi Field will celebrate the contributions of women in sports, culture, and beyond with its annual Women’s Night on Monday, June 23,| QNS
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens has recently been awarded the prestigious PRISM Award from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses| QNS
City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested and accosted by masked federal agents at immigration court in Lower Manhattan.| QNS
Amtrak has proposed expanding into Long Island with a stop in Queens, a move that could reshape intercity travel in northeast America.| QNS
MTA officials held a press conference to announce the rollout schedule for the Queens Bus Network Redesign| QNS
The MTA has launched a boroughwide community outreach initiative ahead of the upcoming Queens Bus Network Redesign,| QNS
A grassroots rally and march titled “Queens Says No Kings” is set for Saturday, June 14 at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills.| QNS
Over 1,000 Queens residents marched through Forest Hills rejecting the idea of executive overreach and declaring that Trump “is no king.”| QNS
Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are still looking for a suspect who attacked a rider on board a Q43 MTA bus late last month.| QNS
A Ridgewood high school student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly due to his immigration status.| QNS
Northwest Queens experienced a massive surge in its listing inventory in May 2025, compared to the same month the previous year,| QNS
Historic pride will be on full display in Woodhaven this Saturday. WCHS will host the neighborhood’s 190th anniversary at Victory Field in Forest Park| QNS
A joyous celebration was held at Queens Borough Hall as dozens of LGBTQ+ identifying New Yorkers gathered to celebrate Pride Month.| QNS
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is celebrating a legislative win following the passage of her Free Asthma Inhaler Bill| QNS
BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester has joined the MTA’s campaign to combat the dangerous trend of subway surfing.| QNS
Queens is filled with beer gardens, rooftop lounges, and patio spots to make the most of the season.| QNS
Runners will descend on Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the 12th annual Citizens Queens 10K,| QNS
Assembly Member González-Rojas is condemning President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, calling him a “fascist”| QNS
Businesses from across Queens were honored during Schneps Media’s 13th annual FourLeaf Best of the Boro VIP Winners Celebration,| QNS
Thousands filled the streets of Jackson Heights for the 32nd annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival, launching Pride Month in New York City| QNS
The City Parks Foundation is expanding its free Foundation PLAY soccer program to more parks across Queens this summer.| QNS
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, and Holt Construction, broke| QNS
Queens voters will decide a mix of contested and uncontested Civil Court races, including three competitive Democratic primaries| QNS
