City seeks redevelopment proposals for massive DOE building on Vernon Boulevard in LIC
May 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
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Chick-fil-A to open in Woodside on May 8, replacing former Burger King near BQE
May. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
May 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at these Mexican restaurants in Queens
May. 5, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin
Queens is a true melting pot of cultures, and few celebrations capture that spirit quite like Cinco de Mayo. Every year, the borough comes alive with vibrant festivities and the unmistakable aromas of Mexican cuisine, as local eateries prepare for one of the most festive cultural holidays on the calendar.
ASPCA promotes free and low-cost vet care in Long Island City for National Pet Week
As National Pet Week begins across the country, the ASPCA is spotlighting its newest Community Veterinary Clinic in Long Island City as a model for increasing access to pet care in underserved neighborhoods.
The Queens clinic, which opened in September 2024 near Queens Plaza, is the third ASPCA-operated location in New York City, joining similar facilities in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Since its launch, the clinic has become a vital resource for pet owners in western Queens neighborhoods including Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside and Jackson Heights, offering free and low-cost veterinary care to eligible families.
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Hard Rock CEO outlines vendor opportunities for $8B Metropolitan Park casino project
May. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Hard Rock International Chairman and CEO Jim Allen addressed hundreds of Queens-based vendors and small business owners Thursday morning at the Queens Theatre, outlining how they could play a key role in shaping the proposed $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field—if the project is awarded one of the three downstate gaming licenses up for grabs later this year.
CM Won brings back free outdoor movie series to LIC, Sunnyside and Woodside this spring
May. 2, 2025 By sobrien
May 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
DOT Bike Month kicks off with safety giveaways and events across Queens
May. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
Beyond brunch: Unique ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Queens
May. 2, 2025 By Jessica Militello
With Mother’s Day just over a week away, there’s still plenty of time to plan something meaningful in Queens to celebrate the special women in your life. While brunch or dinner is always a classic choice, there are also unique and memorable ways to mark the occasion with family and friends. From candle-making workshops and floral arranging classes to beer tastings and hands-on crafting, here are some fun and heartfelt ways to celebrate Mother’s Day right here in the community.
Queens Taste returns May 13 with 50+ vendors at New York Hall of Science
May. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and Queens Tourism Council announced this week that Queens Taste 2025, the borough’s signature culinary and networking celebration, will take place on Tuesday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park.
A legacy cemented: Queens Hospital renames pavilion in honor of former Borough President Claire Shulman
May. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson
Dozens gathered at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens on Thursday, May 1, to celebrate the renaming of the hospital’s main pavilion in honor of the late Claire Shulman, the trailblazing former Queens Borough President who began her public service career as a nurse at the same hospital in the 1940s.
Astoria Heights business owner sparks controversy after fencing off sidewalk and parking spots
May. 2, 2025 By sobrien
May 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
NYC Public School Film Festival celebrates young filmmakers at Museum of the Moving Image
May. 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
May 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
Long Island City’s The Bold hits 100% occupancy, leasing ramps up at sister building, The Italic
May 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
The Bold, a 28-story residential tower with 164 residences, has officially reached full occupancy, less than a year after leasing first launched on July 24, 2024.
Homes entering contract climb for 7th straight month in NYC, rental inventory up in Queens and Brooklyn: report
May. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
March 2025 marked the seventh consecutive month in which the number of homes to enter contract in New York City increased year-over-year, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy.
Join HPPC’s I Love My Park Day cleanup this Saturday at Gantry Plaza
May 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Hunters Point Parks Conservancy (HPPC) will host a community volunteering event at Gantry Plaza State Park this Saturday as part of a state-wide volunteer initiative for I Love My Park Day, which encourages people to help out at their local state parks.
Citi Field ranks among the most Instagram-worthy MLB stadiums in the U.S.
May. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello
Go ahead and snap that selfie in Queens—a new study says Citi Field is one of the most Instagrammable stadiums in Major League Baseball.
Gunman sought after man shot in the back outside Steinway Street gas station in Astoria : NYPD
May 1, 2025 By Bill Parry
Police from the 114th Precinct in Astoria are looking for a gunman who opened fire on Steinway Street, striking a 25-year-old man in the back, during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 26.
Op-ed: Safety for all on 31st Street requires more than a bike lane
May. 1, 2025 By emarshall
May 1, 2025 By Richard Khuzami
Astoria man charged with hate crimes for repeated attacks at Catholic church: DA
May 1, 2025 By Bill Parry
A Queens grand jury has indicted an Astoria man on hate crime and other charges for allegedly targeting Immaculate Conception Church on Ditmars Boulevard in a series of disturbing incidents last month, including the desecration of a religious statue and an assault on a parishioner.
Assembly Member Raga mourns with Filipino community following tragic Lapu Lapu Day festival crash in Canada
Apr. 30, 2025 By Colum Motherway
Assembly Member Steven Raga expressed sorrow and solidarity this week following the tragic vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people and injured more than two dozen others.
Three Queens religious landmarks join statewide Sacred Sites Open House weekend
Apr. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
Brooklyn men held without bail for shooting off-duty cop during LIC carjacking attempt
April 30, 2025 By Bill Parry
Two career criminals from Brooklyn are charged with attempted murder for shooting an off-duty cop during an attempted carjacking in Long Island City on Sunday morning.
Calling all Queens artists: Street mural contest opens for LaGuardia Community Greenway in LIC
April 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres
LaGuardia Community College is calling on local artists to help transform one of its most visible community spaces into a vibrant work of public art.
Sales launch at Vesta, luxury LIC condo across from Murray Playground, starting at $620K
April 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
Sales have officially launched for Vesta, a luxury condominium development located directly across from Murray Playground at 11-36 45th Road in Long Island City, offering 115 residences ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, with prices starting at $620,000 and going up to $1.855 million.
Blissville rail terminal opens to facilitate transport of eco-friendly cement to NYC
Apr. 30, 2025 By sobrien
April 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Tenant advocates call on Gov. Hochul and Queens electeds to support eviction protections statewide
Apr. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson
Dozens of protestors rallied in front of Queens Housing Court in Jamaica on Thursday, April 10th, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and Queens elected officials to pass crucial statewide tenant-rights legislation.
Council Member Julie Won outlines community priorities as OneLIC enters public review
April 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Julie Won has announced a slate of “community-driven” priorities for the OneLIC neighborhood plan, which officially entered the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) following certification by the City Planning Commission on April 21.
Explore Queens on foot during Jane’s Walk this weekend
Apr. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team
Queens residents and visitors will get a chance to explore the borough like never before during Jane’s Walk Weekend, a global celebration of urban life through free, volunteer-led walking tours taking place Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4.
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