Apr. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson Environmentally focused legislation led by Southeast Queens Council Member Nantasha Williams was recently approved by the New York City Council, aiming to make tree care services more transparent and accessible to residents. On Thursday, April 10, the Council passed Intro. 800 and Intro. 978, two bills sponsored by…
Apr. 14, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Calling all cat lovers in Queens! Kokoro Cat Café, Queens’ first cat café at Tangram Mall in Flushing, located at 133-33 39th Ave, opened its doors last month on Saturday, Mar. 1, to the delight of feline fans across the borough. Enjoy Japanese-inspired beverages at this whimsical café…
Apr. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, community leaders and homeowners gathered in Jackson Heights Friday to condemn the Trump Administration’s decision to cut more than $300 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resiliency across New York State, including resources to combat flooding in Queens. State Senators Jessica Ramos and John Liu,…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Forest Hills is getting a smash-hit burger spot. 7th Street Burger is set to open its second Queens location at 107-22 Continental Ave. at the end of May, bringing its popular smash-burgers to the heart of Forest Hills. The fast-growing chain, known for its simple, classic menu and…
Apr. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is set to begin overnight ramp closures on two major arteries this month: the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278). Starting Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, the Exit 27N ramp from the westbound Long…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care has relocated its flagship Queens center to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Rego Park. The new 2,868-square-foot center, which opened April 1 on the lower level of Trylon Tower at 98-81 Queens Blvd., replaces the original Forest Hills location on 68th Avenue. It sits…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of Holocaust survivors in Queens gathered for an early Passover celebration on Wednesday, April 9, at the Forest Hills Jewish Center for Holocaust Survivors, located at 106-06 Queens Blvd. in Forest Hills. The event was sponsored by Selfhelp Community Services, a nonprofit organization that provides essential…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Jimmy Robles Since returning to the White House for a second term in January, President Donald J. Trump has swiftly moved forward with his aggressive “mass deportation” agenda—removing more than 28,000 undocumented immigrants from the United States in just the first few months, according to reports. Although the administration claimed…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A slew of elected officials from Queens have blasted the Trump Administration’s decision to cut more than $300 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resiliency across New York State, including resources to combat flooding in Queens. U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined State…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson LaGuardia Airport has officially shed its former reputation, earning the title of Best Airport in North America for domestic and short-haul international flights, according to Skytrax, the global authority on airport rankings. The award was announced at the 2025 World Airport Awards ceremony, held during the Passenger Terminal…