LIC Powerball win: $50,000 ticket sold at Greenpoint Avenue gas station

March 13, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 114th Precinct were on the scene moments later after they had seen the reckless boy race into the park at 19th Street and Astoria Park South at around 6:15 p.m. They took the rider into custody before an angry mob could get to him.

Mar. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The M/WBEs involved in the projects are joint venture Triton-Elite JV., which will build the new Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, and Armand Construction Corp., which received the contract for park restrooms.

Mar. 13, 2025 QNS News Team

Skygazers in Queens are in for a celestial treat as a “blood moon” graces the night sky during a total lunar eclipse early Friday morning.

March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A new Asian-themed food hall is set to open in Long Island City this May, bringing a wide selection of eateries inspired by the night markets of Asia.

Mar. 13, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is gaining traction in the borough where he was raised, securing his first Queens lawmaker endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral race.

March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined fellow elected officials and representatives from a number of non-profits advocating for gender equality at the State Capitol in Albany last week to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to center gender equity in the FY26 Budget.

Mar. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Rockaway commuters are in for a unique experience with free artwork on display. 

In just his second year at the helm of the St. John’s Red Storm, basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named Big East Coach of the Year on Wednesday after leading his squad to its first outright regular season conference championship in 40 years and matched a program record 27 regular season victories. The Johnnies lost just four games all season by seven points combined. St. John’s also went an undefeated 18-0 at home for the first time since 1931-32. It earned them their highest national ranking (No. 6) since the 1990-91 season.

Pitino is the first St. John’s coach to be named the Big East’s Coach of the Year since Lou Carnesecca, who died on Saturday, Nov. 30, at age 99 and just five weeks shy of his 100th birthday.

Mar. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino development adjacent to Citi Field in Flushing.

Mar. 12, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Adrienne Adams, the City Council Speaker who recently entered the 2025 NYC mayor’s race, said on Wednesday that she is “confident” her campaign can quickly fundraise and amass support despite her late entrance into the crowded field.