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…
May. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon NYC’s Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (also known as the RFK or Triborough Bridge) now has more bike and pedestrian access under an ongoing plan from the MTA to overhaul accessibility on its bridges, the agency announced on Monday during a press conference on Randall’s Island. The upgrades are…
May. 12, 2025 By QNS News Team Luck was in the air in southeast Queens this weekend, as a local lottery player scored big in the May 10 Take 5 Evening drawing. The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize ticket worth $34,362 was sold at Linden Convenience Corp, located at 189-07 Linden Blvd.…
May. 12, 2025 By Pamela Harris Hilltop Village Cooperative has been my home for nearly 30 years—a vibrant, close-knit community in the heart of Queens. When I moved here in 1995 with my two-year-old daughter, I found more than just a safe place to live, but a diverse and supportive group of neighbors. Today,…