Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children will hold its annual Big Hearts Walk at Crocheron Park in Bayside on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m., raising critical funds to support children with medically complex conditions. The charity walk-a-thon, a spring tradition in Queens, helps fund healthcare services for…
Mar. 19, 2025 Staff Report Vincent “Vinny” Riso, senior principal of the Bayside-based Briarwood Organization and a lifelong advocate for affordable housing and community service, died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was 90 years old and surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born on September 7, 1934, in Queens, New York.…
Dec. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local toy drive brought holiday cheer to thousands of children in need in Northeast Queens and beyond. Assembly Member Edward Braunstein’s (D-26) annual holiday toy drive collected thousands of toys for children, teens, and young adults who were hospitalized or in need. Braunstein announced on Dec. 20…
Dec. 19, 2024 QNS News Team NYPD officers brought joy and holiday cheer to patients and families at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside on Tuesday, Dec. 17, during their annual visit to the region’s only pediatric long-term and rehabilitative care center. The festive morning event featured caroling, arts and crafts, and a special appearance…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS Staff Students from St. John’s University’s Event Marketing minor organized the inaugural Winter Wonderland Fest on Saturday, Dec. 7, to bring holiday cheer to the young patients and families at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside. The event, presented by Flag Waterproofing & Restoration…
Nov. 20, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The East Coast Car Association rolled into Bayside on Sunday, Nov. 17, for its 26th annual Toy Run, bringing a fleet of over 100 cars and motorcycles loaded with toys to St. Mary’s Hospital for Children. The event, which began at Forest Park and concluded at the Bayside…
Aug. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside held its annual “Moving Up” ceremony on Wednesday morning, where the children graduating from the Pre-K program celebrated with family and staff. The graduation ceremony was tailored to the special needs of the children, much like the outpatient program they are…
May. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The 18th annual Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary’s Kids is expected to bring hundreds of community members to Crocheron Park in Bayside this Sunday. The annual fundraising event, which cultivates support for critically ill children who rely on St. Mary’s care, was originally scheduled for May 5. But…
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Dec. 25, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Members of the NYPD paid a special visit for the holidays to the kids and their families at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside on Monday, Dec. 18. The visit featured caroling, arts and crafts for the kids, a special appearance by Santa Claus, and other festive activities….
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Dec. 15, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Thanks to the FDNY, Santa was able to deliver gifts in Bayside ahead of schedule this year. Dozens of patients at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, located 29-01 216th St., were bundled up in blankets, hats and gloves to hear from Christmas carolers belting away outside of the hospital….
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