Apr. 22, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon New York is leading the nation in reported antisemitic incidents, as rates climb to another record-breaking year, a major anti-bias organization announced on Tuesday. According to new data released by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), reported cases of antisemitic assaults, acts of vandalism, harassment and other incidents in 2024…
Apr. 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Artists, creatives, and leaders from New York City’s cultural institutions gathered on Monday, April 21, to launch the fourth annual Queens Rising, a month-long celebration spotlighting the borough’s thriving arts scene and the diversity that defines it. Held at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the launch…
Apr. 22, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams The Dominican community in New York City is the largest anywhere in the world outside of the Dominican Republic — we are their home away from home. Dominican New Yorkers contribute to every facet of life across the five boroughs, whether it’s running our small businesses in…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry A cyclist was struck and killed by the driver of an FDNY firetruck near Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village on Saturday afternoon. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Juniper Boulevard North and…
Apr. 21, 2025 By QNS News Team SpringFest turns St. Albans park into a playground of springtime fun. Families from across Southeast Queens gathered at Archie Spigner Park on Merrick Blvd. on Saturday, April 19, for Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams’ 4th Annual SpringFest Family Fun Day & Egg Hunt. From noon to 4…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Adam Daly The Democratic primary election in the 2025 New York City mayor’s race appears to be turning into a two-candidate race between former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, according to the latest poll released Monday morning. The survey, conducted by the Honan Strategy Group in…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team In a heartfelt tribute to a beloved neighborhood figure, city officials, family members and community leaders gathered Saturday, April 19, to co-name the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 84th Drive in Briarwood after the late Jack “Giacomo” Virdone, the longtime owner of Alba’s Pizzeria…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon As Catholics around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the kind-hearted, compassionate pontiff, who visited NYC in 2015, will always hold a special place in many New Yorkers’ hearts. Francis, who died at the age of 88 on April 21, a day after Easter…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens natives came together at one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants this April to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month through the power of music and inclusion. Ellen’s Stardust Diner, the famed retro-themed eatery in Manhattan’s Theater District known for its singing waitstaff, hosted a special performance…
Apr. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry Three people were taken into custody for operating an illegal mobile cannabis dispensary on Woodhaven Boulevard underneath the Long Island Expressway near the playground at Hoffman Park and the Jewish Institute of Queens school in Elmhurst in response to community complaints, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday.…