Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are searching for a man who allegedly robbed an 88-year-old woman in Maspeth on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 7. The senior was walking near the intersection of Brown Place and 58th Avenue, two blocks south of the Long Island Expressway…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rental units in Queens all saw year-over-year price increases by the end of 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average rental price for these residential units rose 3.85% year-over-year, from $2,780 in December 2023 to…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol (G-COP) is actively recruiting more members ahead of a busy 2025. G-COP assists the NYPD’s 104th Precinct by extending their eyes and ears and lending a helping hand with public service. It is the oldest, largest, and most active civilian patrol in New…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket for the Jan. 11 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing was sold at Juana Francisca Deli Inc., located at 136-40 Hook Creek Blvd. in Rosedale. The winning ticket is worth $34,430. TAKE 5 drawings occur twice daily, at 2:30 p.m.…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Southeast Queens assembly members have recently been appointed as chairs of critical committees, subcommittees, and task forces. Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman was named Chair of the Higher Education Committee and Solid Waste Management Legislative Commission. Hyndman’s roles include work on expanding access to education and…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry U.S. Congresswomen Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, announced on Jan. 7 that President Joe Biden has signed their legislation into law to address severe flooding in Queens. The measure aims to mitigate future disasters like those caused by the remnants of…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Michael Tang Last December brought a long-awaited victory for New York City. Our City Council adopted the historic City of Yes housing plan, paving the way for more than 80,000 new homes by 2040 with the promise of affordability. As a longtime resident of Flushing, Queens, I naturally welcomed the…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson German leisure airline Condor has announced that it will move its operations to the upcoming JFK Terminal 6 (T6), a state-of-the-art facility under development by JFK Millennium Partners (JMP). The announcement, made on Jan. 13, solidifies Condor’s presence at JFK as part of a growing roster of award-winning…
Jan. 14, 2025 QNS News Team The Rockaway Theatre Company’s Teen Workshop premiered Shrek The Musical Jr. over the weekend, captivating audiences with a fun, family-friendly production. The adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks Animation film and Broadway musical tells the story of Shrek, an unlikely hero on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona, accompanied…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry A man was stabbed in the gut in front of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Ridgewood last week, and his attacker remains at large nearly a week later. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood reported that the bloody assault occurred on the night of Thursday, Jan. 9,…