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Kids eat free this Easter at participating Applebee’s locations in Queens

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Apr. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Families across Queens can celebrate Easter Sunday with a free meal for kids at participating Applebee’s locations. Doherty-owned Applebee’s restaurants across the five boroughs will offer a Kids Eat Free promotion on Easter Sunday, April 20. The special deal allows children 12 and under to receive a complimentary…

E-waste recycling event coming to Queens Botanical Garden this Sunday

Councilmember Sandra Ung hosted an e-waste recycling event

Apr. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team Council Member Sandra Ung is teaming up with government colleagues and environmental partners to host an e-waste recycling event this Sunday, April 13. The event will offer Queens residents a safe and legal way to dispose of their old electronics. The event will take place from 10…

Vaughn College earns FAA approval to launch new air traffic control training program

Air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport. Vaughn College has received FAA approval to launch a new air traffic control training program.

Apr. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has received federal approval to launch a new, accelerated air traffic controller training program—the first of its kind in the Northeast—creating a direct pathway for local students to enter one of the most critical roles in aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

Advocates fight Trump-era deportations as fear grows in Queens immigrant communities

Some immigrants in Queens have gone into hiding as deportations rise under Trump.

Apr. 10, 2025 By Jimmy Robles Since returning to the White House for a second term in January, President Donald J. Trump has swiftly moved forward with his aggressive “mass deportation” agenda—removing more than 28,000 undocumented immigrants from the United States in just the first few months, according to reports. Although the administration claimed…

Flushing Spring Family Day returns April 19 with free resources and fun for all ages

Flushing Spring Family Day.

Apr. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing’s Kissena Corridor Park will come alive with festivities on Saturday, April 19, as the Garden of Hope, Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, and Anthem BlueCross BlueShield host the annual Flushing Spring Family Day, a free event focused on health, wellness and community empowerment. The event, which…

Elected officials blast Trump over FEMA cuts affecting Queens flood mitigation

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Apr. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A slew of elected officials from Queens have blasted the Trump Administration’s decision to cut more than $300 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resiliency across New York State, including resources to combat flooding in Queens. U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined State…

LaGuardia crowned North America’s top airport for domestic and short-haul travel

LaGuardia Airport was named Best Regional Airport

Apr. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson LaGuardia Airport has officially shed its former reputation, earning the title of Best Airport in North America for domestic and short-haul international flights, according to Skytrax, the global authority on airport rankings. The award was announced at the 2025 World Airport Awards ceremony, held during the Passenger Terminal…

April races in Queens include color runs, duathlons and Mets-themed 7K

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Apr. 10, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The vibrant spring season is in full swing, with various races hitting the streets of Queens this month. While the idiom “April showers bring May flowers” may be true, the rain should not stop you from logging the miles. Run through the animated course at the Let’s Grant…

Bayside Anglers to host 29th annual Little Neck Bay shoreline cleanup

Bayside Anglers Group is hosting their 29th Annual Little Neck Bay Shoreline Clean-up

Apr. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Join the Bayside Anglers Group on Saturday, April 26, for the 29th Annual Little Neck Bay Shoreline Cleanup—a beloved spring tradition that helps keep one of Queens’ most scenic waterfronts clean, green, and community-friendly. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers of all ages will gather at Crocheron Park…