Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

A group of left-leaning mayoral candidates accused Andrew Cuomo on Friday of deepening New York City’s housing crisis as governor—and warned he would prioritize wealthy real estate interests over working-class tenants if elected mayor.

Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Black maternal health outcomes are an essential topic, especially for expecting mothers in Southeast Queens.

Apr. 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Little Caesars marked the grand opening of its newest location at 61-19 Fresh Pond Road in Middle Village with a festive celebration that drew a massive crowd of pizza lovers and community members alike. 

April 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Christian Murray

Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story mixed-use building with 93 residential units at 18-15 Cornaga Ave. in Far Rockaway.

April 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has announced the opening of a new compost distribution site in Astoria in response to rising demand and a surge in compostable material collected from Queens residents.

Apr. 18, 2025 By QNS News Team

A Jamaica Hills man, who was dubbed “The Ghostface Rapist” after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint, is being held without bail after he was hauled before a judge on Thursday.

Rody Morales Cu, 20, of 165th Street, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on a complaint charging him with rape in the first degree and sexual abuse in the first degree.

April 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The Long Island City Partnership (LICP) held its 20th-annual Real Estate Breakfast last week, celebrating how the neighborhood has “surged ahead” from an industrial hub to a “thriving mixed-use destination” over the past two decades.

Apr. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Apr. 18, 2025 By Op-Ed

April 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

More than 2,000 people have signed an online petition calling for protected bike lanes and “safety improvements” under the elevated subway tracks on 31st Street in Astoria—just one week after a group opposing the project produced a similar-sized petition.

Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are looking for an alleged robber who targeted youngsters in Jamaica Hills last month.

The one-man robbery spree began just before noon on Sunday, March 2, when the suspect approached a 16-year-old boy near 90th Avenue and 169th Street and snatched the kid’s cell phone before running off in an unknown direction, police said.

Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Grand larcenies maintained a significant downward trend across all of Queens and murders and rapes had substantial declines in southern Queens during the 28-day period ending on April 6, compared to the same period of time the previous year, according to the NYPD.

Apr. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Craving comfort in a bowl? Bayside just got a flavorful upgrade.

Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson

An annual celebration of urban life and culture is returning to New York City. 

April 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Culture Lab LIC will celebrate the launch of its outdoor season at the beginning of May, ushering in a season of outdoor live music performances, cultural festivals and dog-friendly events.

Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The cost of rent for apartments in Queens continued to trend upwards year-over-year in March 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units all experienced price increases over this period of time.

Apr. 17, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Mayor Eric Adams swatted away questions on Thursday over this week’s revelation that he is $3 million in debt to the criminal defense lawyers who helped him beat his now-dismissed federal corruption case.

Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Cook cited Levine’s experience and problem-solving skills as a reason for her vote of confidence. “Mark is the clear choice to be our City’s next comptroller, and I am proud to back him today and every day. He has the experience and creative problem-solving skills to tackle some of our city’s most pressing issues while protecting New Yorkers from the dangers of Trump and the federal government,”  she shared in a statement. 

Apr. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Dr. Ifeanyi Oguagha

As physicians of color at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we regularly witness how representation in healthcare can save lives. Our patients – who, like us, are predominantly people of color – walk through our doors not only with medical concerns but also often carrying the weight of generations of inequities that have shaped their health outcomes.

Apr. 17, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Response times for NYC’s emergency medical services increased significantly so far in 2025, according to the city’s most recent data, with various possible reasons for the delays at play. 

Apr. 17, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The wait is almost over—your favorite foodie festival is back.