Group of Six Steal 49-Year-Old Man’s Phone Onboard 7 Train in Corona

A storied Queens political career drew to a close on New Year’s Eve when Jeffrion Aubry officially retired from the New York State Assembly, where he represented East Elmhurst and Corona in Albany for over three decades.

The Port Authority announced the renaming and dedication of the LaGuardia Career Center as the Jeffrion L. Aubry LaGuardia Career Center on Dec. 18 to honor his decades of public service and his commitment to ensuring that Queens residents reap the benefits of the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport.

Jan. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway

In an effort to reduce the piles of black trash bags lining city streets, New York City residents have been required since Nov. 12 to place their curbside trash in secure containers.

Jan. 2, 2025 QNS News Team

Motorists traveling on the eastbound Belt Parkway in Queens should prepare for a full weekend closure at Exit 20 (150th Street/Rockaway Boulevard) in South Ozone Park.

Jan. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Two community college students are achieving their dreams of higher education with a prestigious leadership program. 

Jan. 2, 2025 By Dean Moses and Rob Pozarycki

Police in Jamaica are searching for the gunmen involved in a mass shooting outside a nightclub Wednesday night that left at least 10 people injured.

Jan. 1, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

New York City heads into 2025 on the cusp of reshaping the local political landscape — with Mayor Eric Adams and the entire City Council up for re-election and the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term set to come into full focus.

Dec. 31, 2024 By Jada Camille

New York City is grappling with a growing flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge. Health officials report a significant uptick in cases of both illnesses during the holiday season, raising alarm among local residents. 

Dec. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

Hundreds of families on the Rockaway Peninsula enjoyed a brighter holiday season this year, thanks to the St. John’s ICARE Foundation’s annual Community Toy Giveaway.

Dec. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed to demolish two 1-story buildings at 54-03 and 54-11 Queens Blvd. in Woodside.

Dec. 31, 2024 By Colum Motherway

Union and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition were given a reason to celebrate after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law on Sunday, Dec. 22.