Whitestone Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Cross Island Parkway: NYPD

The habitual criminal from Brooklyn who was busted on Friday, March 7, for slugging a pregnant woman in the face while she rode a J train in Jamaica last month was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Saturday.

Christopher Benitez, 33, of Throop Avenue in Williamsburg, was criminally charged with assault and harassment for the unprovoked attack of a 37-year-old woman.

March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City is offering two tuition-free training programs aimed at equipping New Yorkers with essential skills for careers in healthcare finance and operations and supporting individuals seeking to complete their General Educational Development (GED) tests.

March 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Finding parking in Astoria just got a little easier for Mount Sinai Queens hospital workers.

Mar. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Flushing Town Hall is bringing together the freshest young talent and seasoned legends in one unforgettable performance at their “Majors and Minors of Jazz” concert on April 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Mar. 13, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Northwest Queens saw a surge in real estate activity in February 2025, with prices rising across the board—but the most striking shift was the listing inventory, which more than doubled compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

March 13, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 114th Precinct were on the scene moments later after they had seen the reckless boy race into the park at 19th Street and Astoria Park South at around 6:15 p.m. They took the rider into custody before an angry mob could get to him.

Mar. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The M/WBEs involved in the projects are joint venture Triton-Elite JV., which will build the new Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, and Armand Construction Corp., which received the contract for park restrooms.

Mar. 13, 2025 QNS News Team

Skygazers in Queens are in for a celestial treat as a “blood moon” graces the night sky during a total lunar eclipse early Friday morning.

March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A new Asian-themed food hall is set to open in Long Island City this May, bringing a wide selection of eateries inspired by the night markets of Asia.

Mar. 13, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is gaining traction in the borough where he was raised, securing his first Queens lawmaker endorsements in the 2025 NYC mayoral race.