Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller A group of left-leaning mayoral candidates accused Andrew Cuomo on Friday of deepening New York City’s housing crisis as governor—and warned he would prioritize wealthy real estate interests over working-class tenants if elected mayor. The four New York Working Families Party-endorsed candidates gathered with party leaders and tenant…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Black maternal health outcomes are an essential topic, especially for expecting mothers in Southeast Queens. In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, which is from April 11 to 17, Renee Hastick-Motes, CEO of the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center(JPAFHC), spoke to QNS about how the health center…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway Little Caesars marked the grand opening of its newest location at 61-19 Fresh Pond Road in Middle Village with a festive celebration that drew a massive crowd of pizza lovers and community members alike. The event, held on Saturday, April 12, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, exciting giveaways, and…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story mixed-use building with 93 residential units at 18-15 Cornaga Ave. in Far Rockaway. The proposed building would be 94 feet tall and yield 77,628 square feet of space, with 62,947 square feet designated for residential space, 8,866 square…
Apr. 18, 2025 By QNS News Team Shoppers looking to support local agriculture and live more sustainably will have a perfect opportunity this weekend as the Cunningham Park Farmers Market returns on Sunday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open-air market, hosted by Down to Earth Markets, is held in the…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A Jamaica Hills man, who was dubbed “The Ghostface Rapist” after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint, is being held without bail after he was hauled before a judge on Thursday. Rody Morales Cu, 20, of 165th Street, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on a…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello It was all smiles and bunny ears in Bayside as Nick Cannon hopped into St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, donning a full Easter Bunny costume to surprise young patients on Wednesday, April 16. The children of St. Mary’s Hospital for Children were treated to an Easter “Egg-stravaganza” filled…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Op-Ed Queens is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including severe flooding and extreme heat. Known for both its density and diversity, Queens faces unique challenges in preparing for these climate-related disasters. Low-lying areas of Southeast Queens with high groundwater levels are particularly susceptible to flooding due to…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are looking for an alleged robber who targeted youngsters in Jamaica Hills last month. The one-man robbery spree began just before noon on Sunday, March 2, when the suspect approached a 16-year-old boy near 90th Avenue and 169th Street and snatched…
Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Starting May 7, 2025, travelers aged 18 and older will need to present a REAL ID-compliant identification or an approved alternative to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The announcement follows years of delayed implementation of the REAL ID…