Man’s Heroics Stop Robbery, NYPD Looking for Suspect

Oct. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng awarded St. Francis Preparatory High School in Fresh Meadows $150,00 in federal funds designated to improve the school’s security. 

Oct. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Lime, one of three participating e-scooter companies in the DOT’s e-scooter program, is offering free rides to polling stations through Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

Oct. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to combat reckless driving in parking lots, a longstanding noise and public safety issue for many eastern Queens residents.

Oct. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres

As Election Day approaches, several key state and congressional races in Queens are drawing heightened interest, with incumbents facing challenges amid contentious debates over public safety, immigration, education and economic development. In a borough where most districts lean Democratic, Republican candidates are mounting campaigns that highlight divergent policy priorities and aim to sway voters concerned with rising crime and affordability.

Oct. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Oct. 30, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

New York City FC (NYCFC) players and staff hope that the club’s return to Citi Field for the first time in more than two months will be a source of inspiration for the club ahead of the first round of the MLS Cup post-season playoffs against Cincinnati.

Oct. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson

A group of local elected officials, social services organizations, and reproductive rights advocacy groups gathered on the steps of Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 24, to rally in favor of Proposition 1, which is on the ballot this November. 

Oct. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

The amount of reported grand larcenies across Queens dropped a significant amount across both northern and southern Queens during the 28-day period from Sept. 30 to Oct. 27, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. Another notable trend over this period of time was vehicle thefts dropping sharply in northern Queens but increasing a large amount in southern Queens.

Oct. 29, 2024 QNS News Team

The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) is set to host its annual Día de los Muertos celebration- a night of cultural festivities to honor the deceased, in Corona Plaza on Friday, Nov. 1.

Oct. 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

A Forest Hills artist is seeking funding to install a 3D sculpture in MacDonald Park. The sculpture is meant to celebrate the diversity of Queens and draw both locals and tourists to the area.