First Responders Pull Drowning Person Out of the East River Saturday: NYPD

May 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello

With Mother’s Day just days away, now is the perfect time to plan on picking up a stunning bouquet to show appreciation for the women in your life. In Western Queens, you’ll find an array of neighborhood flower shops offering fresh, beautiful arrangements to suit every style and budget. Whether you’re looking for timeless roses, cheerful spring mixes, or something uniquely artistic, these local florists have you covered.

May. 7, 2025 By Jimmy Robles

Marchers, many of whom hailed from Queens neighborhoods like Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and Corona, called on state leaders to pass the New York For All Act, which would bar local and state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

May. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway

Security officers in Queens escalated their efforts for fair labor practices on May 2 by delivering a petition with more than 2,000 signatures to the offices of Narrow Security, located at 87-83 139th St. in Jamaica. 

May. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Several students from high schools schools across New York City who are part of the nonprofit Global Kids, which works to develop youth leaders through dynamic global education and leadership development programs, came together in an effort to address mental health stigmas and spark change on Friday, May 2, at York College, located at 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. in Jamaica.

May. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson

A Toronto-based airline has officially landed at North America’s top-ranked airport.

May. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway

In a bid to strengthen legal protections for pet owners, Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced “Penny’s Law,” new legislation aimed at holding negligent dog owners criminally accountable when their pets cause harm to other animals.

May. 7, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

City Comptroller Brad Lander on Wednesday became the latest Democratic mayoral candidate to hit the airwaves with a TV ad portraying himself as a “crusher” of corruption, he says, epitomized by leading rival Andrew Cuomo and President Trump.

A Southeast Queens gang leader was sentenced to 45 years in prison in Brooklyn federal court after he admitted to murdering two rivals and recording one victim being stabbed more than 100 times then sending the video to other gangbangers as a stark warning to never cooperate with law enforcement.

Yanki Misael Cruz-Mateo, 25, of Jamaica, a member of the 18th Street gang, a transnational organization, pleaded guilty in March to racketeering conspiracy in connection with the murder of an MS-13 gang member in Jamaica Hills and a fellow gang member who was suspected of snitching to police.

May 7, 2025 By Queens Post News Team

Mount Sinai Health System has announced the promotion of Cameron R. Hernandez, MD, FACHE, to President and Chief Operating Officer of Mount Sinai Queens, recognizing his pivotal leadership in transforming the hospital’s financial and clinical performance.

May. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson

City Council Speaker and Democratic mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams announced $50,000 in city funding to improve conditions along the Liberty Avenue corridor during a press conference Tuesday morning.