Dec. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Governor Kathy Hochul visited Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst on Thursday, engaging with local residents amid their holiday shopping to discuss the rising cost of living in New York and to promote her proposal to deliver Inflation Reduction checks aimed at easing financial burdens for New Yorkers. Hochul,…
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New 116th Precinct in Southeast Queens unveiled after decades-long push
Dec. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson After decades of advocacy, the 116th Precinct in Queens is finally open. Mayor Eric Adams, local elected officials, NYPD officials, and community leaders gathered at the precinct, located at 244-04 North Conduit Ave. in Rosedale, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The new precinct covers the…
Bay Terrace Library reopens after $6.1M renovation, enhancing accessibility and services
Dec. 18, 2024 Pilar Deleon and QNS News team After a $6.1 million transformation, the Bay Terrace Library has reopened, unveiling a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the needs of today’s residents. The newly renovated library, located at 18-36 Bell Blvd., marked its grand reopening on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.…
Latest from Queens Community Board 5: Festive events, winter coat drives, and more community updates
Dec. 16, 2024 By Colum Motherway With the holiday season in full swing, many festive events are taking place all across Queens neighborhoods for residents to enjoy. During the Queens Community Board 5 meeting on Dec. 11, representatives of elected officials announced each office’s plans over the next few weeks. Queens Community Board 5…
Op-ed: A new JFK Airport is a doorway to opportunity for local and diverse businesses
Dec. 12, 2024 By Elena Barcenas and Loycent Gordon As successful small business owners here in Queens, we join all New Yorkers in looking forward to the transformation of JFK International Airport into the world-class airport our city deserves. But a new JFK will serve as more than a global gateway for travelers—for local…
Queens leaders celebrate opening of new $3.8M playground in Cunningham Park with ribbon-cutting
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Several Queens community leaders and members gathered at Cunningham Park on Monday, Dec. 9, to mark the opening of the reconstructed 21oth Street playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Among those on hand to celebrate the completion of this project were Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, New York City Council…
Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members
Dec. 6, 2024 By Colum Motherway Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial zoning reform plan, “City of Yes,” was approved by the New York City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5, with a 31-20 vote. The approval marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, though it remains highly contentious, particularly…
NYCFC breaks ground on Etihad Park, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, in Willets Point
Dec. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) broke ground on its new stadium in Willets Point Wednesday afternoon The 25,000-seater stadium, which will be named Etihad Park, is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2027 MLS season and will be the first-ever soccer-specific stadium in the five…
Community honors legacy of late Paul Vallone at Whitestone Christmas tree lighting
Dec. 2, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Dozens of residents from Whitestone and surrounding neighborhoods gathered on Sunday evening for the annual Paul A. Vallone Community Christmas Tree Lighting, honoring the late Council Member Paul A. Vallone. The Friends of Francis Lewis Park, in partnership with the Landrum School of Performing…
Cleaners and security staff protest wage cuts and benefit losses at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica
Dec. 2, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of Queens-based commercial cleaners and security staff held a protest at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica on Tuesday, Nov. 26, decrying contractor L&J Commercial and Residential Services for slashing wages and cutting benefits earlier this month. Organized by 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the…