Jan. 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens actor Adrien Brody won his first-ever Golden Globe on Sunday night, beating off stiff competition to win the highly coveted Best Actor in a Drama Film award at the 82nd annual film and television awards. Brody, 51, a native of Woodhaven, was nominated for his performance in…
Jan. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Kiwanis Club of Glendale is saddened to announce the passing of its 72nd President, Kathleen O’Hara, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Born on May 26, 1978, she passed away at the age of 46. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Kenneth Giananti, as well as her parents,…
Jan. 2, 2025 By Colum Motherway In an effort to reduce the piles of black trash bags lining city streets, New York City residents have been required since Nov. 12 to place their curbside trash in secure containers. The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) mandate applies to all properties with one to nine residential…
Dec. 31, 2024 By Colum Motherway Union and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition were given a reason to celebrate after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law on Sunday, Dec. 22. The legislation will go into effect on June 1, 2025, to reduce…
Dec. 31, 2024 By Colum Motherway A fierce display of skill and sportsmanship unfolded at the Sportime hockey rink in Bethpage on Saturday, Dec. 28, as Wheel Talk Hockey hosted a high-level three-on-three tournament. The event drew young athletes from across the region, including three teams representing Middle Village Roller Hockey, showcasing the borough’s…
Dec. 27, 2024 By Colum Motherway Santa paid a special visit to Council Member Robert Holden’s office on Friday, Dec. 20, to bring presents and a smile to the local children. Holden’s office is in District 30 in Queens, where he covers the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Glendale. The kids got…
Dec. 27, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has commended ICE for their arrest of a child sex offender in New York City but also expressed his disappointment with sanctuary city policies. On Dec. 17, Raymond Rojas Basilio, a previously removed citizen of Mexico convicted of forcibly touching a child, was arrested…
Dec. 24, 2024 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo brought more holiday spirit to Woodhaven on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after hosting a festive concert full of familiar classics. Addabbo represents District 15, which covers central and southern Queens, including most of the neighborhoods of Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Rego Park, Forest…
Dec. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens families looking for festive and educational holiday fun need look no further than their local parks. NYC Parks is hosting a variety of family-friendly events throughout the borough this holiday season, ranging from nature-themed activities to puppet shows. These events, held in collaboration with the Urban Park…
Dec. 23, 2024 By Shane O’Brien As 2024 turns into 2025, QNS is looking back on its most popular stories from each month of the year. From new store openings to popular new pop-up festivals, a variety of stories have captured our readers’ attention throughout the year. Below, we offer a look at the…