Aug. 6, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Since first opening its doors in 1978, the Amorelli Realty real estate agency, located at 36-01 30th Ave., has become a community staple in Astoria. Having won the “Best of the Boro” award for “Best Realty” each of the last eight years, Amorelli Realty… Read more »
Aug. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rapes spiked in southern Queens during the 28-day period from July 1-28, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. Meanwhile, felony assaults jumped in northern Queens over the same respective period. Rapes in southern Queens…
Aug. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina A targeted operation launched in May to shut down illegal smoke shops has led to the shuttering of over 195 locations in Queens and hundreds more throughout the five boroughs, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference in the Bronx Wednesday. The Mayor’s announcement…
Aug. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median sales price for new developments across Queens fell from the second quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by the New York City real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the median sales price for these developments in Queens dropped…
Aug. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Four Queens college students have been awarded $20,000 scholarships by Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of entertainment and connectivity services. The company announced on Monday, July 29, that it had awarded scholarships to four Queens residents via the Spectrum Scholars initiative. The scholarship program was…
Jul. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The 32nd annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon, is set to take place on Aug. 3 and 4 at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is the largest multicultural festival in New York state and…
Jul. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson Whitestone’s first licensed cannabis dispensary will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early August to commemorate its grand opening. Long-time local business owner Jose Verdaguer will open Ignyte — located at 145-18 14th Ave. — with day-long festivities, including giveaways, educational sessions on cannabis-based products, free ice cream, music…
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Listeria outbreak spreading across several states is prompting shoppers to inspect their sliced deli meats more closely and has led to the removal of some meats and vegetables from store shelves. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control alerted the public this month…
Jul. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Public Theater is hosting a free pop-up festival at the Queens Night Market this weekend. Head to the Queens Night Market at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, to experience performances by Brooklyn-based music artists Gentleman Brawlers and BYRNE. The Gentlemen Brawlers collective is known for their…
Jul. 29, 2024 By QNS’s Advertising Partner Lime is thrilled to be in Queens, where neighbors embrace e-scooters for commuting, school trips, public transit connections, and more. While not everyone has tried Lime yet, the company recognizes that all residents deserve tidy streets. To achieve this, Lime remains focused on proper parking and safe…