Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello Fans of the delicious and savory momo, a Tibetan and Nepalese dumpling, are in for a real treat with the return of the annual Momo Crawl to Jackson Heights on Sun. Sept. 21. The 13th annual event, to be held in Diversity Plaza at 37th Road between 73rd…
Sep. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Shekar Krishnan modeled several outfits from a local South Asian fashion company based in Jackson Heights ahead of a New York City Fashion Week event that aims to showcase the diverse cultures of New York City communities through elected officials on both sides of the aisle.…
July 15, 2025 By Bill Parry A Manhattan man was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison on Tuesday for shooting at two cops in broad daylight in the heart of Jackson Heights in 2011. Antonio Olmeda, 66, of Fifth Avenue, was convicted by a jury on two counts of attempted murder and other… Read more »
July 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall An application has recently been filed to replace the Lucky Strike bowling alley at 69-10 34th Ave. in Jackson Heights with a 12-story mixed-use building featuring 263 dwelling units. The proposed building would take up 213,600 square feet of space, with 179,100 square feet dedicated to residential space, 25,300… Read more »
Jul. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT), a free, traveling education center providing anti-hate lessons on issues such as tolerance, human rights and social justice, will visit Jackson Heights this Saturday as part of the annual Festival Calle Colombia. MMOT will be open to all community members from 12…
Jun. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Jazz lovers of all ages can celebrate the start of this year’s Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series this week. The free concert series is back in full swing, with its inaugural performance on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at Astoria Park, located at 19 St. bet. Astoria…
June 11, 2025 By Bill Parry The homeless Venezuelan migrant who admitted he shot two on-duty police officers while resisting arrest in East Elmhurst just over a year ago was sentenced to 28 years in prison Tuesday in Queens Supreme Court. Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, 20, pleaded guilty on May 20 to attempted murder in… Read more »
April 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello If you’re craving something sweet but mindful of ingredients, Maki’s Donuts offers the perfect indulgence. These gluten-free fried treats are crafted by Ariel Bridges, a Western Queens resident who has been popping up at markets across Astoria, Sunnyside, and Jackson Heights since January. Her handmade donuts made with mochi… Read more »
Mar. 31, 2025 By Dean Moses and QNS News Team Police in Jackson Heights are investigating a disturbing act of hate crime after two men were seen hanging a noose from a rooftop on Northern Boulevard last week. According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. on March 25, when two men…
Mar. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) hosted an open house at the Ridgewood Library on March 27 to present detailed plans for the Interborough Express (IBX), a major new rail project designed to improve transit connectivity between Brooklyn and Queens. The IBX would make use of a 14-mile-long freight…