Apr. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry A Jamaica man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Wednesday for stabbing his older brother to death in July 2022 and eluding law enforcement as a fugitive for months until he was tracked down in Florida and extradited back to Queens to face justice. Henry…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A Queens-based elder care program is embracing the city’s cultural diversity by celebrating two of South Asia’s most important holidays with its senior participants. CenterLight Healthcare’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) hosted a vibrant multicultural celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Holi. The event took place…
Apr. 4, 2025 By QNS News Team A New York entrepreneur has expanded her role in the early childhood education field by acquiring two new childcare centers, bringing her total to three locations serving families across Queens and Long Island. Emily Zaghi, a certified public accountant turned early childhood education entrepreneur, has become the…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens man admitted he paid a 14-year-old girl for sex and later coerced her to engage in sex acts with paying customers so she could pay off a purported debt to him. Troy Siddons, 41, of 127th Avenue in Jamaica, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Queens Supreme…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson Surviving spouses of fallen service members were honored at the annual Gold Star Spouses Day ceremony on Thursday, April 3, held at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. The ceremony, hosted by the office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, recognized the…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury has indicted three individuals on charges of murder, conspiracy, and other crimes in connection with the cold case stabbing death of 17-year-old Talasia Cuffie. Cuffie was fatally attacked after attending a 2019 memorial basketball game honoring Aamir Griffin, a 14-year-old who had been shot…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 4, 2025 By Robert Pearl Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and Republican mayoral candidate, was met with cheers and applause at Katch in Astoria on March 26 as friends, family, and supporters—as well as members of his Guardian Angels—gathered for a surprise 71st birthday celebration.…
Apr. 4, 2025 By sobrien April 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and NYC Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vásquez spoke to more than 100 seniors at Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing initiative to prevent elder abuse and strengthen support systems for…
Apr. 4, 2025 By jmilitello April 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Easter is the perfect occasion to gather with loved ones and celebrate with delicious food and sweet treats. Queens is home to a wide range of bakeries offering something for every taste. From Filipino-inspired confections and Mediterranean pastries to classic Italian neighborhood staples,…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Easter Bunny is gearing up to hop all over Queens this April, bringing a basketful of springtime fun for families across the borough. From egg hunts and festive meet-and-greets to photo ops and themed celebrations, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Below is just…