Jan. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray Thomas Ballis, a lifelong Astoria resident, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. “I was born and raised in Astoria,” said Ballis, a real estate developer who has built seven residential projects, all in the district. “I know the neighborhood inside out…. Read more »
Jan. 29, 2025 By jmilitello Jan. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Celebrating a decade of food, culture, and community, the Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows Park in Corona this April for its 10th year of bringing the community together with delicious food and entertainment from local small businesses. The event is synonymous with… Read more »
Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The highest and most expensive rental apartment in Queens has officially hit the market, offering unparalleled luxury and breathtaking views. Listed at $11,500 per month, the penthouse at 3 Court Square, PH #406, crowns the 67th floor of Skyline Tower in Long Island… Read more »
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 »
Jan. 21, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 21, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Breaking personal records is a goal that every dedicated runner understands, and for Kevin Montalvo, the founder of Queens Distance Runners (QDR) and race director of the Queens Marathon, it’s a passion turned mission. As the mastermind behind one of Queens’ most celebrated… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Jan. 17, 2025 By Ceighlee Fennel Finding local produce and goods in a bustling metropolis like New York City can be challenging. While farmer’s markets provide some relief, many vendors travel hours from places like Ulster and Columbia counties to sell their products. In Queens, a small business is… Read more »
Jan. 15, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign has raised $642,339 from 6,502 unique donors in its first 80 days, the most money raised by any candidate in a single filing period for the 2025 New York City mayoral election. Mamdani, who represents New York’s 36th… Read more »
Jan. 10, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep Nydia Velázquez has introduced a new bill aiming to protect tenants from “unscrupulous” landlords, creating new violations under federal law for discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income. The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025, the first bill introduced by Velázquez in… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) will honor Martin Luther King Jr. next week with a family day of talks, tours, and digital media activities. MoMI, located at 36-01 35th Ave., will hold a Family Day on Sunday, Jan. 19, between 2 and 5… Read more »
Jan. 7, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_87093" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Long Island City-based JetBlue say two stowaways were found dead in the landing gear compartment of on of its flights out of JFK Airport on Monday night after arriving in Florida. QNS/file[/caption]
Jan. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry