Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry The FDNY battled a massive 3-alarm fire at an auto body shop in Willets Point on Monday afternoon. The first call came at 4:17 p.m. after the fire broke out at 127-02 35th Ave., and arriving units observed heavy fire and smoke conditions. After the fire got into…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Airport’s New Terminal One is inviting facility maintenance service providers to submit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of its commitment to delivering world-class airport operations. Announced on Monday, March 10, the RFP seeks a service provider to oversee staffing, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for maintaining…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Sandra Ung will host the fourth-annual Summer Camp Fair in Flushing this Sunday, inviting local parents to explore the various options available to them over the summer school break. Ung joined representatives from various youth organizations that administer summer programming to announce the upcoming Summer Camp Fair,…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall will host its monthly Louis Armstrong Legacy Jazz Jam on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. Open to musicians of all levels and instruments—including professionals, graduate students, music instructors, serious hobbyists, and vocalists—the jam session invites participants to celebrate…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser. The beloved Forest Hills chocolatier, known for its handcrafted confections and nearly a century of sweet traditions, is mixing philanthropy with a touch of Willy…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students from three high schools in Queens had the opportunity to engage with accomplished women in the legal profession during the “Women in Law Program,” held on Wednesday, March 5, at the Queens County Supreme Court. The event, organized by the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry New York’s hometown airline unveiled its plans to revitalize its flagship terminal at JFK Airport, which will undergo a $100 million extreme makeover over the next two years aligning with the Port Authority’s massive $19 billion overhaul of the international airport and its road network. Long Island City-based…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Flushing has been on a remarkable lottery winning streak in recent months, and one local store appears to be at the center of the luck. Freshmart, located at 40-38 Union St. in Flushing, sold a third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 for the March 8 drawing, according to the…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team The Italian American Women’s Center (IAWC) hosted its annual International Women’s Day celebration, “Festa Della Donna,” on Sunday at Umberto’s of New Hyde Park. The event honored the contributions of women in the arts, particularly from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods to the…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello With spring just around the corner, the Bayside Historical Society (BHS), situated at 208 Totten Ave. in Fort Totten, is gearing up for a month filled with engaging indoor and outdoor events throughout March. As the weather begins to warm, BHS invites the community to take part in a…