Nov. 22, 2024 By Colum Motherway Jenifer Rajkumar, a Democrat currently representing the 38th Assembly district, which includes the neighborhoods of Glendale, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood and Woodhaven, officially kicked off her campaign to be New York City’s next Comptroller. A coalition of hundreds of supporters from all five boroughs came out to…
Nov. 21, 2024 QNS News Team The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) has added funding for a 700-seat annex at Forest Hills High School to its Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Plan, aiming to address longstanding overcrowding issues at the high-demand school. Located at 67-01 110th St., Forest Hills High School is renowned…
New York City Football Club (NYCFC) announced on Thursday that their new stadium set to open in 2027 will be named Etihad Park — an agreement for the venue at Willets Point that will run through the next 20 years. “This is a historic announcement for New York City FC, Etihad Airways, and New…
Nov. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-15) is calling on city officials to crack down on illegal vendors in his district. Addabbo penned a letter to the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), the NYC Department of Health (NYCDOHMH), the NYC Department of Consumer and…
Nov. 19, 2024 By Colum Motherway The NYPD has recently stepped up its presence across local parks in District 30 at the request of Council Member Robert Holden. The enforcement operation was aimed at addressing the quality-of-life issues that have come further into the light in recent times. Holden held meetings with NYPD Chief…
Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) and the New York Red Bulls are set to face off in the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday in the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup Playoffs, but they will do so in an almost half-empty Citi Field. NYCFC has…
Nov. 19, 2024 QNS News Team Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated music star Post Malone is set to bring his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ to Citi Field in June 2025. The performer is set to take over Citi Field in Flushing on June 4, 2025, as part of his largest headlining tour, Post Malone Presents The…
Nov. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi has announced the launch of a comprehensive 7-day-per-week street-cleaning initiative, funded by $100,000 in New York State funding he secured for the 28th Assembly District. The program, which began this month, aims to address persistent sanitation concerns while enhancing the quality of life in…
Nov. 18, 2024 By Colum Motherway Elmhurst Hospital, a cornerstone of Queens healthcare, is poised for significant growth with ambitious new development plans. On Thursday, Nov. 14, the hospital hosted a Media, Business, and Community-Based Organization (CBO) Roundtable to unveil its vision for the future as New York City’s second-oldest municipal hospital. Dr. Helen…
Nov. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson A Rosedale resident is creating custom cakes with unique designs for her local community and beyond. Sabrina Wright, 28, owns and operates Golden Sugar Bakery, an online luxury cake business that has flourished into a six-figure venture serving clients in New York City and the East Coast. Wright’s…