Nov. 1, 2024 By Tiebreaker Productions The 2024 season at Forest Hills Stadium concluded on Saturday, Oct. 26th. Tiebreaker Productions has been putting shows on for 11 years, and it still blows our minds that we all share this incredible place. A concrete wonder with 101 years of history that continues to deliver on…
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NYC public schools close for first-ever Diwali holiday, marking historic milestone for South Asian community
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Friday, Nov. 1, marked the first time in New York City history that all public schools will close in observance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marking a historic milestone for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. This new holiday was made possible by Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, who…
Metal detectors installed at Creedmoor migrant shelter after armed fugitives incident in Queens Village
Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Following a push from several elected officials, metal detectors were installed at the Creedmoor migrant shelter in recent weeks. The action was prompted by an incident where two fugitives on the run from Florida, one with a gun, were able to enter the facility, which is called a…
Sen. Addabbo’s annual job fair returns to Resorts World Casino to help boost local employment
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is bringing his free annual job fair back to Resorts World Casino in Ozone Park this month. The event, set for Friday, Nov. 8, will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Job seekers are encouraged to dress…
Queensboro Hill woman found floating off the shore of College Point: NYPD
Nov. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queensboro Hill woman was pulled from the waters of the East River off College Point on Thursday afternoon. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing responded to a 911 call for a person in the water alongside Hermon A. McNeil Park near the Bay Park Estates just…
Episcopal Health Services offers free depression screenings and support with unique event in Far Rockaway
Nov. 1, 2024 QNS News Team Episcopal Health Services (EHS) in Far Rockaway held its annual National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 10, offering free mental health screenings and resources in the parking lot of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital. The event, organized by the Population Health team at EHS, aimed to address the…
World Human Rights USA Inc. hosts second convention with awards and cultural presentation
Nov. 1, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke The purpose of World Human Rights USA Inc. (WHRUSA), a South Asian organization, is to provide resources and counseling to families facing challenges, helping them rebuild and strengthen their relationships. As such, an Oct. 19 second annual convention brought together professionals to highlight its messaging of hope and understanding. […]
Omnium Circus brings accessible, family-friendly spectacle to Queens Theatre Nov. 8-10
Nov. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The world-class Omnium Circus performers will perform at the Queens Theatre from Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10. This circus prides itself on providing accessibility to its audience. In addition to being the only circus in the world presented bilingually in English and American Sign Language, other accommodations available for…
Jaywalking is now legal in NYC— lifting 66-year ban that was scarcely enforced
Oct. 31, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld and QNS News Team Cross with the light, wherever you’d like! New York City has officially decriminalized jaywalking, giving a legal patina to a practice long adopted by virtually every Big Apple resident. In Queens, where bustling intersections and diverse neighborhoods make crossing busy streets a daily necessity,…
Newly-minted NYPD officer celebrates graduation with a retired sergeant who helped save his family after collision
Oct. 31, 2024 By Dean Moses Xavier Duran was one of 588 new NYPD officers who graduated during a Madison Square Garden ceremony Thursday — and his journey to the nation’s largest police force began when he was 9 years old, inspired by the heroic actions of a retired sergeant. As cannons blasted blue…