Jul. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A deli in Jackson Heights is quickly gaining a reputation as a lucky spot for lottery players. The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $30,862 was sold for the July 7 evening drawing at Shahbaz Deli Inc., dba Shah’s Deli, located at 74-03…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello East Elmhurst has a new destination for tacos, tequila and fun. Spanglish, the Queens-based modern Mexican restaurant, has officially opened its third location, bringing bold flavors and festive vibes to the neighborhood. The restaurant and agaveria officially opened in late June at 76-08 21st Ave., offering a lively…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of Queens-based students demonstrated their debate skills during a prestigious competition held at Queens Criminal Court in Kew Gardens on Friday, June 20. Forty-five elementary, middle, and high school students participated in the inaugural Debater of the Year Competition, organized by the Young Debaters Program in…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry Police are still searching for two moped-riding suspects behind a three-month-long chain-snatching spree that has targeted teenagers and women across multiple neighborhoods, including Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct. Among the victims was a 64-year-old woman who successfully fought off an attempted robbery in front of Maspeth Federal Savings Bank in…
Jul. 8, 2025 By jmilitello July 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Get ready to take flight with the official grand opening of iFLY Indoor Skydiving on Saturday, July 19. The event will feature an array of family-friendly activities to welcome Western Queens to the gravity-defying facility. The new space, located at 10-20 Borden Ave.,…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello There’s nothing sweeter than a dose of childhood nostalgia baked into a freshly made cookie—and that’s exactly what Love Cookies had in mind with its small-batch bakery, which crafts delicious and inventive treats inspired by Asian childhood classics. With flavors like mango pomelo cheesefoam and White Rabbit candy…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 105th Precinct are looking for three burglars who targeted a Glen Oaks home in broad daylight and made off with tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen jewelry last month. The trio scouted out a private residence near the intersection of 268th Street and…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is blooming with a lineup of fun summer events and activities for the month of July. From summer evenings in the garden to movie nights and more, there’s no shortage of excitement at the botanical oasis located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. The…
Jul. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson Local jazz talent will be celebrated at Flushing Town Hall’s fifth annual Jazz Jam All-Stars concert, which will take place on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The venue, housed in a landmark 1862 building, serves as…
Jul. 7, 2025 By QNS News Team Con Edison has mobilized crews to respond around the clock as high temperatures and possible thunderstorms are forecasted this week in New York City. While Queens is expected to see only one day above 90 degrees, elevated humidity and ongoing heat remain a concern for the local…