Mar. 14, 2025 By Mark Treyger and Vijah Ramjattan On March 14, the Jewish holiday of Purim and the Hindu festival of Holi will converge in a kaleidoscope of joy and revelry. As two of New York’s most vibrant communities prepare to celebrate on the same day, we’re reminded that our city’s greatest strength…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Wednesday, March 12, at Antun’s, located at 96-43 Springfield Blvd. in Queens Village. Attendees celebrated Celtic traditions as they enjoyed great food, including corned beef and cabbage, and entertainment, including live musical…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Queens Night Market has earned a major accolade, being named USA Today’s Best City Food Festival earlier this month. To kick off the exciting announcement, the highly anticipated event is returning for its 10th season next month, with tickets now available for two special preview events. The…
Mar. 13, 2025 By bparry March 13, 2025 By Bill Parry A man was killed after he was struck by a 7 train at the 103rd St.-Corona Plaza subway station above Roosevelt Avenue in Corona on Thursday afternoon. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call just after 2:30…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry The habitual criminal from Brooklyn who was busted on Friday, March 7, for slugging a pregnant woman in the face while she rode a J train in Jamaica last month was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Saturday. Christopher Benitez, 33, of Throop Avenue in Williamsburg, was criminally…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall is bringing together the freshest young talent and seasoned legends in one unforgettable performance at their “Majors and Minors of Jazz” concert on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The event at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, will feature two quintets of “minor” musicians, ages 12-19,…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Northwest Queens saw a surge in real estate activity in February 2025, with prices rising across the board—but the most striking shift was the listing inventory, which more than doubled compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The listing…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has awarded contracts for two major NYC Parks projects to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), marking a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing commitment to equitable contracting. On Tuesday, March 12, the DDC announced that contracts had been awarded…
Mar. 13, 2025 QNS News Team Skygazers in Queens are in for a celestial treat as a “blood moon” graces the night sky during a total lunar eclipse early Friday morning. This rare event will transform the moon into a reddish hue, offering a spectacular sight for those willing to stay up late or…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is gaining traction in the borough where he was raised, securing his first Queens lawmaker endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral race. On Thursday, Queens Democratic Assembly Members Stacy Pheffer Amato, Vivian Cook, and Sam Berger announced their support for Cuomo’s bid for City…