Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York Mets are inviting job seekers to Citi Field on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a seasonal staff job fair. The event, designed to recruit talent for the upcoming baseball season, will take place in two sessions: from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to…
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Mother identifies son as suspect in Queens groping spree caught on camera: NYPD
Jan. 22, 2025 By Bill Parry A St. Albans man was arrested by detectives from the NYPD’s Queens Special Victims Unit for groping three teenage girls and a woman in a 20-minute spree in Southeast Queens last month. Travis Henry, 28, of 168th Street was booked at the 113th Precinct in Jamaica on Jan.…
Illegal fruit vendors face enforcement sweeps in Queens led by Senator Addabbo and DSNY
Jan. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo has been working closely with the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to address the growing problem of unlicensed fruit vending in his district, which has become a significant concern for local residents. The illegal vendors have created disturbances in the community by blocking…
DOT comes under scrutiny for ‘Streets Plan’ progress at City Council hearing
Jan. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson The City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held an oversight hearing with officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday, Jan 21, to address pressing issues surrounding New York City’s street infrastructure and future planning. The committee, chaired by Southeast Queens Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, focused…
ICE raids imminent: Queens advocates launch urgent push to educate undocumented immigrants
Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and immigrant advocacy organizations in Queens are urging undocumented immigrants to familiarize themselves with their rights as the Trump administration prepares to conduct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in New York City. Recent media reports suggest that ICE agents are set to begin raids in…
Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders
Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials in Queens have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s first day in office, condemning the flurry of executive orders he signed immediately after his inauguration. The sweeping directives, many of which target immigration, environmental policy, and social issues, have sparked outrage from the… Read more »
Gittel’s Law: New legislation ensures justice for survivors of provider misconduct
Jan. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Sam Berger and Senator Nathalia Fernandez have championed a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at protecting mental health patients from sexual abuse by their providers. The legislation, known as Gittel’s Law, was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 21. It broadens New York…
‘I was drunk’: Rockaway Park man charged with weapons possession after firing gun near Boardwalk: NYPD
Jan. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry A Rockaway Park man was arrested earlier this month after law enforcement executed a court-ordered search warrant at his Beach 123rd St. home and recovered a loaded firearm, a fake detective’s shield, several CO2 air pistols, and air rifles. Jody Fiorentino, 59, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court…
Queens Centers for Progress to host 29th annual ‘Evening of Fine Food’ next month
Jan. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Queens Centers for Progress is hosting its 29th annual “Evening of Fine Food” on Tuesday, Feb 25. The event will be held at Terrace on The Park, located at 52-11 111th St. in Corona, and attendees are invited to celebrate the world’s borough’s diverse food culture. The…
Queens leads NYC in foreclosures despite overall metro area decline in 2024: report
Jan. 21, 2025 QNS News Team First-time foreclosure filings across the broader New York metro area declined significantly in 2024, according to PropertyShark’s latest foreclosure report. The report released on Monday, Jan. 20, reveals a 14% year-over-year drop compared to 7,264 cases in 2023. It expanded its coverage to include 12 New York and…