Jul. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson Ty Hankerson, the front-runner in Queens’ District 28 Democratic primary, maintained a first-place lead in the unofficial ranked-choice voting results released Tuesday, July 1, solidifying his position at the top of the race. Hankerson received the nomination in the fifth round of ranked-choice voting, securing 58.8% of the…
Jul. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City. New York City has launched a housing lottery for 90 units in a 24-story residential building at 94-15 Sutphin Blvd. in Jamaica. The building features 524 units, 434 of which are…
Jul. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of Southeast Queens residents celebrated Juneteenth at the 5th annual Juneteenth in Queens Celebration at Roy Wilkins Park in Jamaica, on Thursday, June 19. Celebrants donned festive t-shirts and sang, danced, and ate as they enjoyed a day filled with multiple performances, offerings from local BIPOC vendors,…
Jul. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson Beginning today, the New York City Health Department is conducting its second aerial larviciding treatment to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus. Weather permitting, low-flying airplanes will spray pesticides in nonresidential marshes and wetland areas of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island between…
Jul. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello July 4th is just around the corner and Queens is ready to light up the night with celebrations across the borough. From high-energy parties with prime views of the fireworks to cozy, laid-back gatherings with friends, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the Fourth of July. Whether…
Jul. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A Fresh Meadows resident alerted authorities after witnessing a neighbor vandalize a religious statue at a local church that has been targeted several times in recent years. Freddy Genao, 38, of 169th Street, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime for damaging the front…
Jun. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team Tens of thousands of people from across the world visited the Old Montefiore Cemetery in Cambria Heights over the weekend to mark the 31st anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as the Rebbe and regarded as a major figure in global Jewish life.…
Jun. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team The long-anticipated redesign of the Queens bus network officially launched on Sunday, June 29, marking the most significant overhaul of the borough’s bus routes in nearly 70 years. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees under clear skies, commuters gathered at stops across Queens, largely taking…
Jun. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson This July 4th holiday weekend, Queens families can enjoy a holiday promotion at their local Applebee’s. In addition to enjoying fireworks and festivities, they can snag a family-friendly deal. Doherty-owned Applebee’s in Queens is offering a kids eat free special on the weekend of July 4th from 7/4-7/6.…
Jun. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. is applauding the launch of New York’s downstate casino licensing process, calling it a critical step toward economic development that must be guided by integrity and fairness. Addabbo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, issued a statement Friday supporting…