Sep. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry The NYPD released surveillance images on Tuesday of a suspect being sought by the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica for allegedly stalking a woman at a Key Food supermarket in downtown Jamaica and groping her before fleeing on a bicycle in mid-August. The incident occurred on the night of…
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Rising food theft in Bayside supermarkets: Local owners share their challenges
Sep. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Owners, managers and staff at various food markets in Bayside say that food theft has become a bigger issue since the pandemic. In interviews with QNS, they described various shoplifting methods, from hiding items in reusable tote bags to boldly filling a cart and dashing out of the…
Op-ed | NYC starting the school year on right foot by extending funding for programs in jeopardy
Sep. 11, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams It’s the start of another school year, and you can feel the energy across New York City. Kindergarteners are zipping up their backpacks for the very first time. High schoolers are checking their class schedules and comparing notes with friends. Teachers are putting the final touches on…
Queens Night Market kicks off fall season this Saturday
Sep. 11, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market returns this Saturday, Sept. 14, to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for its fall season. Running from 4 p.m. to midnight, the event will continue every Saturday through Oct. 26, culminating in its signature Halloween-themed celebration, complete with costume contests and trick-or-treating. John Wang, founder…
Mayor Adams marks third anniversary of Hurricane Ida in Queens Village, highlights citywide flood prevention efforts
Sep. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry Mayor Eric Adams visited Queens Village on Monday to highlight flood prevention and disaster preparedness investments across the five boroughs, before testing positive for COVID-19 and entering isolation at Gracie Mansion. The Mayor provided an update on new and ongoing efforts to protect public safety and property by…
Hollis Library
Sep. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Hollis Library, a branch of the Queens Public Library, will close for two years starting Monday, Sept. 30, with its final day of service on Saturday, Sept. 28. Located at 202-05 Hillside Ave., the library is expected to reopen in Fall 2026 after the extensive renovations. Comprehensive…
Glendale community gathers for 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Dry Harbor Playground, honoring victims and first responders
Sep. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina Community leaders and Glendale residents came together on Sunday, Sept. 8, for a solemn prayer and remembrance ceremony at Dry Harbor Playground, honoring the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The American Day Parade Committee, established in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, hosted the…
Baptist Church in East Elmhurst launches new mental health center, offering free services in partnership with Northwell Health
Sep. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Local leaders gathered outside the First Baptist Church on Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst over the weekend to officially launch their new Hope and Grace Mental Health Wellness Center. The new center, opened and operated in partnership with Northwell Health, will give local residents access to free mental…
Decline in mortgage rates lead to lower income needed to afford home in NYC: report
Sep. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall While the annual income needed to afford to purchase a home in New York City was still significantly higher than the national average in August 2024, there was a large decrease year-over-year, thanks in large part to mortgage rates declining, according to a report by the real estate…
Flushing Town Hall presents global lineup of musical performances this month
Sep. 10, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall has announced its month-long lineup of enriching music and dance programs for Queens residents to enjoy. Below is a list of upcoming events for September. Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jams Wednesday, Sept. 11 7 p.m. In-Person Tickets: $10 General Admission / FREE for Members,…