Mar. 27, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Flushing House, the state’s oldest independent living and retirement community, is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. Built in 1974, the 12-story residence on Bowne Street in Flushing is home for close to 300 older adults. While many seniors occupy the apartments individually, some residents live…
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Mar. 26, 2024 By Dean Moses and Robert Pozarycki
The body of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot to death in Queens on Monday afternoon, left the Chief Medical Examiner’s office in Kips Bay Tuesday evening as his family and colleagues prepare for their final goodbyes.
Mar. 26, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said two violent incidents that shook the city the night before, including one where a cop in Queens was shot and killed, resulted from a triad of issues that current laws and policies do not address.
Mar. 26, 2024 By QNS Staff A civic leader in Ozone Park is facing potential legal troubles after two complaints filed with the NYPD over harassment in the form of letters, online messages, and alleged stalking, have become known to the public. In a video obtained by QNS, City Council Member Joann Ariola blasted Sam…
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Mar. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Julie Won, who represents western Queens, and LaGuardia Community College/CUNY President Kenneth Adams co-hosted the “Celebrating the Women of Queens” event on Mar. 22, where nine women were recognized for their dedication and contributions to the Queens community. The ceremony, held during Women’s History Month at the…
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Mar. 26, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Following the stunning collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday, the Port of New York and New Jersey says it is gearing up for increased cargo shipping traffic.
Mar. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Queens Borough President’s office is hosting an immigrant resource fair on Saturday Mar. 30 at the Renaissance Charter School, located at 39-59 81st St. in Jackson Heights. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and have an array of services for attendees, including information on…
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Mar. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As the Bayside Historical Society celebrated 60 years inside Fort Totten Castle, attendees witnessed changes in leadership during the annual membership meeting held earlier this month. On the evening of Wednesday, Mar. 20, dozens of members and nonmembers gathered for the annual meeting that coincides with a St. Patrick’s…
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Mar. 26, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki and Dean Moses
The two prime suspects in the deadly Queens shooting of Police Officer Jonathan Diller on Monday night have lengthy rap sheets to their name.
Mar. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) will host a free, two-day long film festival from Apr. 26-27 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center, located at 153-10 Jamaica Ave. The “10 Minute Film Festival” will feature original short films made by black, indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC) NYC-based creatives. Day one of the festival will feature a screening of Hulu’s “Invisible Beauty,” an award winning documentary that follows the life and legacy of fashion icon Bethann Hardison. After the screening, audience members can participate in a Q&A session to discuss the…
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