Dec. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new law banning the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores across New York State came into effect on Sunday, forcing many pet stores to reevaluate their business models and prompting mixed reactions from stakeholders. The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has recommended conditional approval of the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development adjacent to Citi Field, citing the proposal’s potential positive impact on the local community. Richards announced his conditional approval of the Metropolitan Park proposal Monday, stating that casinos do not often…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry Following six months of rallies, job actions, elected official engagement, and vocal advocacy efforts during a month-long public comment period. Thursday’s approval by the Port Authority of a new minimum wage is being celebrated as a decisive victory for 32BJ SEIU and the more than 10,000 airport workers…
Dec. 16, 2024 By QNS’s Advertising Partner Beach Green Dunes III Fostering community and prioritizing affordability in Edgemere, Queens. Beach Green Dunes III is a new, fully affordable mixed-use project currently in construction in the Edgemere neighborhood of Far Rockaway, Queens. Situated across the street from the Beach 36th Street A train station, and in…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson New York City cyclists are in for a two-wheeled surprise. Mayor Eric Adams, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and Lyft announced plans today to expand the popular Citi Bike program into new neighborhoods across Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Beginning in fall 2025, Citi Bike will expand…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Colum Motherway Last month, Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the “Ghostbuster Act,” a new bill aimed at cracking down on the use of counterfeit license plates and enhancing the enforcement of untraceable ghost cars using Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) in New York City. As part of “Public Safety Week,” Mayor…
Dec. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry As drone hysteria swept from New Jersey across the Hudson River to New York City on Thursday night, fueled by online reports of nearly a dozen large drones spotted over Queens, a genuine emergency unfolded in the skies above the borough. The Port Authority and Federal Aviation Administration…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry A manager for a Jamaica-based international freight forwarding company operating out of JFK International Airport was indicted by a federal grand jury for her alleged involvement in a scheme to circumvent U.S. export laws and sanctions on Russia implemented following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Natalya…
Dec. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Holiday travel just leveled up at JFK Airport. Travelers passing through John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 can now enjoy a cutting-edge gaming experience starting on Monday, Dec. 16, as Gameway opens its first New York location. The Gameway Ultra lounge, part of a $125 million investment…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In response to a growing gig economy, the New York State Dept. of State recently launched a new campaign to promote jobs that require a state-issued license. The ‘Be Your Own Boss’ campaign is a public service message to inform New Yorkers about the dozens of licensed professions…