Mar. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Resorts World has announced its largest job outreach initiative to date in North America. The initiative, set to launch this summer, aims to address the significant workforce demands of a rapidly growing sector. In a unique partnership, Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) is teaming up with the Hotel…
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Mar. 27, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki and Dean Moses
Queens was rocked by another fatal shooting involving police on Wednesday less than two days after an officer was fatally gunned down.
Mar. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Reps Grace Meng (D-NY) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) have introduced a bipartisan bill that would make it easier for veterans from Queens and across the country to purchase co-ops. The legislation, dubbed the Fair Access to Co-Ops for Veteran Act, would permanently expand the Veterans Home Loan Guarantee…
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Mar. 27, 2024 By Dean Moses and Robert Pozarycki
Emotions ran high Wednesday as a suspect connected to the Queens killing of Police Officer Jonathan Diller on Monday afternoon faced the walk of shame – and the derision of local residents.
Mar. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As Cord Meyer Development Company celebrates its 12oth anniversary, its impact on Queens cannot be overstated. Built on decades of accomplishment, the company remains firmly focused on the future, here in Bayside and beyond. Cord Meyer Development was officially incorporated in 1904 but its roots trace back to the…
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Mar. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson The NYC Small Business Services, in collaboration with Jobs NYC, is set to host a health care and social services job fair at the Queens Career Center, located on the second floor of 168-25 Jamaica Ave. in Jamaica, on Mar. 28. Although pre-registration for the event has closed, hopeful candidates are encouraged to take advantage of the walk-in window from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This job fair aims to connect individuals directly with employers in the health care and social services sectors, offering a chance for on-the-spot interviews. The job fair will offer…
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Mar. 27, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
The MTA Board on Wednesday voted to give final approval to its forthcoming congestion pricing program, capping off a years-long process preparing to implement a toll to drive into Manhattan’s central business district, the first of its kind in the nation.
Mar. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson Looking for a great way to spend spring break just in time for Earth Day? The Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center, located at 222-02 149th Ave. in Springfield Gardens, is hosting three days of free interactive workshops next month for kids ages 6-13. From Apr. 23-25, local kids can come in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about pollution, energy and environmental activism. In the energy workshop, students will explore the advantages of alternative energy sources and construct models of renewable energy systems. Additional offerings cover the environmental impact of…
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Mar. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of rapes throughout Queens remained up during the 28-day period from Feb. 23 to Mar. 24, compared to the same time period last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. In northern Queens, robberies had a large increase, while grand larcenies declined sharply. Over the course of the 28-day period, reported rape cases in northern Queens increased 33.3%, from 15 in 2023 to 20 in 2024. Robberies also had a large increase in northern Queens, rising 37% from 119 to 163. Grand larcenies, on the other hand,…
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Mar. 27, 2024 QNS News Team As the need for sustainable living and clean energy becomes critical, Schneps Media is leading the way with an event dedicated to unraveling the complexities of developing clean energy at affordable levels. The conference is scheduled for April 10, at the Bulova Center Auditorium, located at 75-20 Astoria Blvd….
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