Cabbie Killed in Kew Gardens Hills Crash

Jul. 1, 2025 By Athena Dawson

Beginning today, the New York City Health Department is conducting its second aerial larviciding treatment to reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus.

Jul. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello

July 4th is just around the corner and Queens is ready to light up the night with celebrations across the borough.

A Fresh Meadows resident alerted authorities after witnessing a neighbor vandalize a religious statue at a local church that has been targeted several times in recent years.

Freddy Genao, 38, of 169th Street, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime for damaging the front doors of Holy Family Church on the night of Saturday, June 21, and then smashing the neck and face of a statue of the Blessed Mother on the front lawn.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A portion of Jackson Heights is set to transform into a vibrant block party celebrating Colombian culture and heritage in July.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team

The long-anticipated redesign of the Queens bus network officially launched on Sunday, June 29, marking the most significant overhaul of the borough’s bus routes in nearly 70 years. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees under clear skies, commuters gathered at stops across Queens, largely taking the changes in stride.

Jun. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has officially been re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), reaffirming its role as a critical provider of advanced trauma care in Queens and across New York City.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. is applauding the launch of New York’s downstate casino licensing process, calling it a critical step toward economic development that must be guided by integrity and fairness.

Jun. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team

The 109th Precinct and its Community Council held its annual end-of-year barbecue on Wednesday, June 25, drawing a large crowd of community members, NYPD officers and local elected officials to celebrate another year of public safety efforts in northeast Queens.

Jun. 29, 2025 By Dean Moses and QNS News Team

Detectives from the 115th precinct arrested a man on Friday, who allegedly tried to offer a 13-year-old girl some cash in exchange for a sex act.

Jun. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

June 27, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin