Jun. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters turned out across the borough on Tuesday to cast ballots in one of the most closely watched mayoral primaries in recent memory. From Astoria to Jamaica, residents navigated long lines, scorching temperatures and a crowded field of candidates to make their voices heard. According to preliminary…
Jun. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Dozens of healthcare workers rallied outside Jamaica Hospital Medical Center on Monday, June 23, joining thousands across New York State to protest federal legislation they say will gut Medicaid funding, trigger hospital closures and jeopardize care for millions of patients. The Queens demonstration was part of a coordinated…
Jun. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry A 16-year-old boy was criminally charged with murder for the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Sincere Jazmin, of St. Albans, at a South Jamaica bus stop in March. The teenager walked into the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica on Tuesday morning and surrendered to police, according to a law enforcement…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters selected nominees for three Civil Court judgeships in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, with Sheridan C. Chu, Eve Cho Guillergan, and Juliette-Noor Haji holding strong leads in their respective races, according to unofficial results from the New York City Board of Elections. Chu defeated attorney John J.…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens voters took to the polls to cast their votes in the crucial Democratic Mayoral primary amid sweltering conditions Tuesday. At polling stations throughout the borough, voters braved the heat to cast their ballots in intense conditions as the race between former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Assembly Member…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres With temperatures soaring past 100 degrees across the city, Con Edison has issued an urgent call for energy conservation in parts of Queens and Brooklyn as it works to repair critical equipment and prevent outages. As of Tuesday afternoon, Con Edison crews began reducing voltage by 8% in…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens lawmakers are celebrating the passage of a long-sought bill that would provide a full real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability—a significant measure aimed at easing the financial burdens of some of New York’s most severely injured service members. State Senator Joseph P.…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens restaurant owners celebrated the fifth anniversary of their restaurant located at JFK Airport. Michael Duncan and Annette Runice celebrated the anniversary of the J&P Runway Cafe during National Small Business Week on May 8th. They were joined by the Queens Borough President and other elected officials…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Community leaders, cancer survivors and elected officials gathered Sunday at Queensborough Community College to celebrate National Rose Month with an emotional ceremony that honored local women whose stories of survival and service reflect the rose’s symbolic strength and beauty. The June 22 celebration, hosted…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello A new Japanese restaurant is making its mark in Bayside, joining the neighborhood’s growing culinary scene along Bell Boulevard. Akito Japanese Cuisine, located at 39-23 Bell Blvd., officially opened in early 2025, taking over the former home of Kenta Sushi Bar, which had been a local favorite for…