Tag: bayside-queens

BP Donovan Richards hosts Northeast Queens town hall to address community concerns

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a Town Hall Meeting for Northeast Queens Borough on Your Block.

Mar. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Queensborough Community College in Bayside as part of his ongoing Borough Hall on Your Block initiative in Northeast Queens. The event brought together about 100 residents and a panel of over a…

Northeast Queens residents invited to support veterans through ‘Valentine’s for Vets’ gift drive

Audrey Hall, a resident at the Maine Veteran’s Home, in Scarborough, examines Valentine’s Day cards

Jan. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Residents in Northeast Queens have an opportunity to show their appreciation for veterans by participating in the annual “Valentine’s for Vets” gift drive, organized by Assembly Member Edward C. Braunstein. The initiative invites community members to donate essential items such as new clothing, toiletries, and Valentine’s treats, including…

NYPD officers bring holiday cheer to St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside

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Dec. 19, 2024 QNS News Team NYPD officers brought joy and holiday cheer to patients and families at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside on Tuesday, Dec. 17, during their annual visit to the region’s only pediatric long-term and rehabilitative care center. The festive morning event featured caroling, arts and crafts, and a special appearance…

City completes median and street safety improvements on Union Turnpike in Bayside

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Nov. 8, 2024 By QNS News Team The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced on Friday, Nov. 8, the completion of a capital project in Bayside enhancing safety and aesthetics along Union Turnpike between 226th Street and Hollis Court Boulevard. According to the DDC, the project, managed by the agency…