Mar. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Nily Rozic is celebrating trailblazing women who are making a lasting impact in their communities during Women’s History Month. This year’s national theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” emphasizes the importance of honoring those who uplift and educate future generations. Rozic’s recognition of…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Dean Moses and QNS News Team A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot moments after stepping off a Q83 bus in Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, March 26. Police from the 103rd Precinct have identified the victim as Sincere Jazmin. He was found unconscious with a gunshot wound to the chest outside…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 24 units at 63-68 Austin St. in Rego Park. The building has 78 total units, with 54 being at market rate. Of the 24 units set aside, 19 are at 80% of the area median income with an asset…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway Little Caesars held a soft opening Tuesday for its brand-new restaurant at 61-19 Fresh Pond Rd, which is a nice boost to the local economy and the pizza-loving community of Middle Village. This new location promises to bring fresh pizza, a convenient dining experience, and employment opportunities to…
Mar. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry With plans for the LaGuardia AirTrain and Astoria subway extension officially shelved, Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority, and the MTA on Tuesday unveiled a $160 million proposal to enhance the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus line, promising faster, more frequent, and more reliable service between the airport and…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The City Council approved a legislative package Wednesday afternoon to reduce the number of scaffolding structures on New York City streets. The package of five bills takes aim at the temporary steel and wooden scaffolding structures – known as scaffolding sheds – that line and darken thousands of…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens residents interested in learning about data and its unique applications can attend a free virtual workshop with the Queens Public Library this week. The NYC Office of Technology and Innovation(NYCOTI) is hosting “Driving Decisions With Data Visualizations” on Thursday, March 27, from 1 to 2 p.m. as…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst is undergoing a significant expansion and renovation effort as it welcomes a wave of new retailers and continues to experience increased foot traffic—part of a broader national resurgence in in-person shopping, mall officials announced Wednesday. The shopping center, owned and operated by Macerich,…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Emily Swanson On the eve of the Yankees’ 2025 home opener, Mayor Eric Adams announced that this year’s Yankees and Mets home games are projected to generate $909 million in economic impact for New York City. The recent success of New York City sports teams has been a boon to…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Sandro Navarro, district director for State Sen. Jessica Ramos and one of six Democratic candidates seeking to replace term-limited Council Member Francisco Moya, has unveiled a platform focused on education, public space improvements, and housing protections as part of his campaign for City Council District 21. District 21…