Mar. 8, 2025 By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, the final major battle of World War II and one of the deadliest, with over 12,000 U.S. soldiers killed. Among them was a tough Irish kid from Elderts Lane, one of twelve children born…
A Brooklyn man was cuffed for allegedly punching a pregnant woman on the J train in Queens. On March 7, Christopher Benitez, 33, was arrested in connection to the incident and was charged with third-degree assault. At 5:50 p.m. on Feb. 25, a 37-year-old woman was on the J train at the Jamaica Center…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new poll suggesting that 80% of New Yorkers support wine sales in grocery stores is being strongly contested by liquor store owners and their advocacy groups across the city. The survey, conducted by the Siena College Research Institute in late January, claims to reveal overwhelming public support…
Mar. 7, 2025 By QNS News Team The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced a long-term closure of Exit 1A from the northbound Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) to the eastbound Belt Parkway in Queens, beginning Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. and continuing through Friday, Aug. 22, at 6 a.m., weather…
Mar. 7, 2025 By sobrien March 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Bald is beautiful, especially when it’s for a great cause! Players from New York International FC (NYIFC) are trading their locks for a good deed, as they gear up to shave their heads in support of childhood cancer research at Rivercrest, a popular…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring is in the air at the Queens Botanical Garden, which is hosting a variety of enchanting March events for people of all ages. The garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing is celebrating the start of warmer weather and flowers blooming with a Snow White celebration in honor…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Terminal 6(T6) has acquired another international airline partnership this week. JFK Millenium Partners(JMP), the design and development firm responsible for the soon-to-open terminal, announced on Friday, March 7, that Frontier Airlines will join T6. Frontier Airlines is now the 13th airline carrier on a growing list of…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Who runs the world? Women! International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed annually on March 8, serving as a global tribute to the social, economic, political and cultural contributions of women. While the day is often marked by celebratory social media posts and acknowledgments from organizations, brands, and public…
Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Lent began on Wednesday, March 5, marking a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, and sacrifice for those who observe. A long-standing tradition during this season is abstaining from meat on Fridays, leading many to seek out delicious seafood alternatives. Fortunately, Northeast Queens offers a diverse array of restaurants…
Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway To mark Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Senator Joseph Addabbo collaborated with Day One, Safe Horizon, and the NYPD hosted a special event last month for the students of John Adams High School in Ozone Park. The event, held on Feb. 26, aimed to educate youth about the…