Jan. 27, 2025 QNS News Team Police from the 115th Precinct released surveillance footage revealing a suspect in an attempted rape in East Elmhurst appearing to carry a handkerchief allegedly used to subdue his victim. The NYPD shared the chilling video early Sunday morning, showing the man walking calmly down a sidewalk while folding…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Hundreds of volunteers across New York City came together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to take part in Commonpoint’s annual Day of Service, a flagship initiative of the Queens-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community bonds while addressing the needs of thousands of families. In partnership with UJA-Federation…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets are gearing up to host “Amazin’ Day,” a special fan fest featuring appearances by over 50 former and current players and managers, on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Citi Field in Flushing. Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry FDNY fire marshals determined that lithium-ion batteries sparked a fire in a Queensboro Hill townhouse that injured three residents and a firefighter were injured a few blocks south of Kissena Corridor Park on Friday morning. The blaze broke out in a home at 142-33 60th Ave. just before…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) unveiled its plans for the future of gaming in Queens at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Jan 23. The ceremony at the RWNYC grand lobby unveiled the Experience Center, an innovative pavilion designed to showcase its transformative $5 billion redevelopment vision. Dozens…
Jan. 24, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has condemned a troubling rise in harassment, shoplifting, and anti-Asian hate incidents targeting Mr. Wish, a popular bubble tea shop in Ridgewood. A group of teenagers has allegedly been terrorizing the business, shouting racial slurs, using profanity, and stealing items, according to Holden’s office.…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry New details have emerged in the murder of a patient at a mental health facility on the grounds of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village on the morning of Monday, Jan. 19. The victim’s roommate, 23-year-old David Zheng, was arrested and charged with murder and other related…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A coalition of New York City elected officials has condemned the actions of L&J Commercial and Residential Services after the contractor slashed wages and eliminated benefits for cleaning staff at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica late last year. In an open letter to L&J president Luis Vigoya, the…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway After 13 years of serving the Glendale community, Zum Stammtisch’s beloved Pork Store will close its doors for the final time on March 1, 2025. While the local deli is entering the end of an era, the restaurant will continue serving its customers as usual for many more…
Jan. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo, the Chair of the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee, has announced his intention to push for a ban on sweepstakes casinos. This is following the discovery of a loophole that allows these unregulated platforms to operate across the state, potentially exposing…