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Newa Chhe shows Sunnyside a taste of Nepal and Newari culture

Mar. 1, 2024 By Jessica Militello Newa Chhe, a novel Newari restaurant that debuted in Sunnyside late last year, introduces a unique dining experience with its authentic Nepalese cuisine. Located at 43-01 Queens Blvd. in Sunnyside, the establishment is enriching the neighborhood’s culinary landscape with its diverse and flavorful menu. The owners pride themselves on… Read more »

Queens officials demand MTA action on 74th Street-Broadway station escalator outages

Feb. 29, 2024 By Rachel Butler Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng, along with a coalition of elected officials, has penned a letter to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) regarding the extended downtime of three crucial escalators at the 74th Street-Broadway subway station in Jackson Heights. These escalators have been have been out of service since June… Read more »

Sunnyside’s PJ Horgan’s to close its doors on Sunday

Feb. 29, 2024 By Staff Report  PJ Horgan’s, an Irish bar and eatery that has served Sunnyside for over 60 years, has announced that it will close its doors for the last time on Sunday.  The bar wrote a post on Instagram, stating that it will be closing its doors permanently at 49-02 Skillman Ave…. Read more »

Op-Ed: Protect older adults in Queens from abuse

Feb. 27, 2024 By Shyvonne Noboa We face a number of challenges as we age. But perhaps one of the most distressing is elder abuse. A 2021 study found that more than 1 in 10 older adults in New York State has experienced mistreatment. Elder abuse refers to neglect, financial exploitation, emotional or verbal abuse,… Read more »

Bayside Historical Society marks 60 years of preserving local heritage

Feb. 22, 2024 By Christian Murray and QNS Staff A local historical society that has been instrumental in protecting historic buildings in Bayside is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.  Located at the historic 19th-century Fort Totten, Bayside Historical Society (BHS) has been preserving and promoting local history for the past 60 years, advocating for… Read more »

New legal cannabis dispensary opens its doors on Steinway Street

Feb. 21, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain A new legal cannabis dispensary has opened its doors on Steinway Street featuring an extensive array of over 400 products and is actively engaging in a wide range of social campaigns. Cannavita, located at 30-30 Steinway St., celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 17 after a soft… Read more »