Aug. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A Middle Village priest was sworn in as a Chaplain of the New York City Fire Department during a promotion ceremony on Staten Island on July 24. Father Peter Purpura, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, was appointed by Bishop Robert Brennan in 2023 as…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A southeast Queens man is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted by a jury of murder, assault and other related charges for a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a mom on Mother’s Day 2022 on a South Jamaica dead-end street. Roosevelt Rose, of…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Get ready to feel the need for speed — and to support a great cause. 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 race in the heart of Elmhurst, starting at 8…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and state Sen. John Liu held a roundtable event in Flushing on Tuesday, July 29, to discuss the impact of President Trump’s federal budget reconciliation bill on New York City, particularly for residents in their districts. The elected officials were joined by community health…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson AT&T has launched a new Connected Learning Center (CLC) inside the YMCA of Greater New York’s Jamaica branch. Elected officials, including City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Nantasha Williams joined representatives from AT&T and the Jamaica YMCA to celebrate the center’s opening on Wednesday, July 29.…
Aug. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello If kicking back with an ice-cold margarita and fresh-made guacamole is still on your summer to-do list, then Avo Taco is the perfect destination for your next meet-up. The restaurant, located at 212-97 26th Ave. in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, is an expansive space with a festive…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams saluted on Thursday a controversial NYPD unit for its response to the Midtown mass shooting this week in what appeared to be a jab at his general election opponent, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to disband the group. During the Bronx funeral service…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon It has been almost two years, but the MTA is keeping active a “prototype” modern gate system designed to stop fare evasion, but it is seemingly no match for anyone determined to cheat the system. The high-tech fare gate system at the Sutphin Blvd. and Archer Avenue station in…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall & Zachary Gewelb Thursday’s thunderstorm has resulted in heavy flooding across New York City, including in northeast Queens, where first responders rescued at least two people who were temporarily stranded in their vehicles. The FDNY and NYPD confirmed with QNS that three vehicles were submerged on the Clearview…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As August rolls in, the thought of summer winding down looms over the humid temperatures. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the last month of summer by running in these community-based races in Queens. From the NYC Police Chase 5K to the Queens Distance Runners (QDR) Jackson…