Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello

New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry and Dean Moses

The NYPD Queens Special Victims Squad is investigating an attempted rape in East Elmhurst during the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 24, and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect, who can be seen in new video surveillance released on Wednesday.

Jan. 30, 2025 Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

Newtown High School, a historic institution in Elmhurst known for its diverse student body and strong community engagement, hosted a lively Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24.

Jan. 29, 2025 By Dean Moses

Ten alleged gun runners and members of the notorious Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang were indicted in Queens this week, with law enforcement officials warning that they posed serious dangers to the public, police, and even their own families.

Jan. 30, 2025 QNS News Team

The Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College welcomed the Year of the Snake with a vibrant and culturally rich Lunar New Year celebration featuring the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company.

Jan. 29, 2025 By Czarinna

Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray

Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello

After nearly a decade of delays, PS 31 The Bayside School in Bayside has finally completed its long-awaited renovations.

An East Flushing man pleaded guilty to a felony and is expected to be sentenced to two years in prison for illegally occupying a single-family home in Flushing and renting out rooms to others last year.

When the homeowner regained access to the property and changed the locks, the defendant, Brian Rodriguez, forced himself back inside the home and claimed he was a legal tenant without proof and had the temerity to call the cops to arrest the rightful homeowner. The case gained national attention due to the presence of an Eyewitness News crew during the incident.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Queens accounted for ten of the 50 most expensive New York City neighborhoods to reside in 2024, according to a report by the real estate data site PropertyShark.

Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has reintroduced measures to make the Lunar New Year a federal holiday in conjunction with a resolution to recognize the historical and cultural significance of the traditional Asian holiday.