May. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Christ the King High School in Middle Village will honor two of its most pivotal figures—Serphin R. Maltese and Dolores St. Louis—for an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of volunteer service to the school community. On Thursday, June 19, the Christ the King community will gather at Roma View…
May. 13, 2025 By New York City Mayor Eric Adams and UBA President Radhames Rodriguez Bodegas are on every corner of New York City, there for us at all hours, and the bodegueros who service them become our family. So, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit our city, our bodegas were a lifeline to our local communities. We…
May. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A pair of animal welfare non-profits rescued more than 40 dogs and puppies from a filthy and overcrowded Queens apartment last week, with several dogs found crammed behind furniture and hidden in cabinets. Representatives from Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and the American Society for the Prevention…
May. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry Officers from the 109th Precinct responded to a raucous early-morning car meetup in College Point on Sunday, May 11, after receiving numerous 311 complaints about loud music and disruptive motor vehicle noise. Police arrived at the Home Depot parking lot at 124-04 31st Ave. around 1:30 a.m. and…
May. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday announced the launch of a comprehensive safety study focused on Conduit Avenue, a high-traffic, multi-lane roadway that stretches across Brooklyn and Queens and has long been plagued by crashes and congestion. Known locally as…
May. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Looking for a lively weekend hangout that won’t break the bank? Add Tipsy Tequila and Taco Bar to your go-to list this season. Located at 213-11 41st Ave. in Bayside, the newly opened venue is already drawing crowds with its festive atmosphere, budget-friendly prices and delicious tacos. The…
May. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) celebrated a major milestone Friday with the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art annex at its Beach Channel Drive campus. The facility’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the culmination of a transformative project aimed at expanding access to healthcare in one of…
May. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Almost anyone who works in a group home in New York will say that it is a labor of love. They do it for the smiles they get from bringing their developmentally disabled clients out for a sparkly manicure or whipping up their favorite meals at night. They…
May. 12, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo learned Monday that the city’s Campaign Finance Board (CFB) would give his campaign $1.5 million in public matching funds — but chose to withhold another $622,000 over a super PAC supporting his mayoral campaign. The CFB awarded the 2025 mayoral frontrunner Cuomo public matching…
May. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry A Long Island woman was convicted by a jury in Queens Supreme Court on a slew of charges for her role in a notorious deed theft crew that targeted homes owned by vulnerable seniors in Southeast Queens, Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday. Stacie Saunders, a former…