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USTA unveils $800M renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium to enhance US Open experience

US open

May. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an $800 million investment, unveiling plans to reimagine Arthur Ashe Stadium and construct a cutting-edge Player Performance Center to elevate the US Open’s global stature and athlete experience in Flushing. The investment, which represents the largest single investment in US…

Nonbinary athlete breaks Guinness World Record at Queens Marathon

guinness world record

May. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As a borough that boasts diversity, Queens naturally brings the best of the world to its doorstep, along with trailblazers and record breakers. On Sunday, March 30, Nat Hoty, a nonbinary actor, dancer and fitness coach from Kent, Ohio, broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) for fastest half-marathon…

Moped-riding thieves target teens and senior in Queens chain-snatching spree: NYPD

chain-snatching

May. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry A pair of moped-riding thieves have terrorized Queens neighborhoods in a string of chain-snatching robberies targeting teens and seniors. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for two chain snatchers who targeted a 13-year-old boy in Middle Village and remain at large more than two weeks…

Boris Production ends 30-year run with storewide closing sale in Forest Hills

Boris Production

May. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway A longtime Forest Hills staple is closing its doors after three decades of service. Boris Production, located at 64-49 108th St., has officially announced it will cease operations. In a farewell gesture to the neighborhood, the shop has launched a store closing sale, offering 50% off all in-stock…

RV fire damages iconic Goodfellas Diner, reigniting calls for crackdown on illegal encampments

Goodfellas Diner

May. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway A fire that erupted from a cluster of illegally parked RVs and severely damaged the iconic Goodfellas Diner in Maspeth has reignited community outrage and renewed calls for stronger enforcement against unauthorized RV dwellings in New York City’s outer boroughs.  Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and…

CM Ung announces new surveillance cameras near Flushing schools and Kissena Corridor Park

kissena corridor park

May. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Seven new NYPD Argus cameras have been installed in and around Kissena Corridor Park in Flushing, Council Member Sandra Ung announced last week. The announcement followed the most recent 109th Precinct Community Council meeting, where concerns over safety in the area were once again raised. The new surveillance…

Three shot outside Elmhurst nightclub early Sunday: NYPD

nightclub

May. 19, 2025 By Dean Moses and QNS News Team A shooting outside an Elmhurst nightclub with a documented history of violence left three people injured early Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. Officers from the 110th Precinct responded to reports of gunfire outside Amadeus Nightclub, located at 79-49 Albion Ave., just before 4…

May races in Queens: JFK Airport 5K, Forest Park trail classic and a Queensborough 5K

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May. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The energy of May is on full display across Queens, with a lineup of local races that invite runners of all levels to hit the pavement and the trails. With mild temperatures and sunny skies setting the stage, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the spring…

Planned mental health center for youth in East Elmhurst sparks fear, misinformation and pushback

mental health

May. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Nearly 1,000 people have signed an online petition opposing plans to convert a former Catholic convent in East Elmhurst into a mental health crisis facility for children and teenagers, citing concerns over safety, communication missteps and potential future use of the site. The petition was launched in March…