May. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Planet Fitness, a chain of fitness centers known for its ‘Judgement Free Zone®’ philosophy, is set to open its newest facility in Corona at the end of June. The new establishment, located at 97-01 Northern Blvd, is currently offering introductory memberships for as… Read more »
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Op-Ed | Pressure vs Passion: Making the case for pursuing joy in high school
May. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres
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May 8, 2024 By Chris Herman
Largest outdoor mural installation in Queens unveiled at Paseo Park in Jackson Heights
Apr. 30, 2024 By emarshall Apr. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Community members and leaders gathered at Paseo Park in Jackson Heights Friday to celebrate the unveiling of a new outdoor mural installation. The mural, known as “Painting Paseo: 26 Blocks of Joy,” is the largest outdoor mural installation in the borough. It was created… Read more »
Award-winning author Jesse Byrd inspires students at Jackson Heights school through interactive book reading and writing workshop
Mar. 8, 2024 By admin Mar. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and QNS Staff Award-winning children’s book author Jesse Byrd talked to fourth-grade students at P.S. 193Q Alfred J. Kennedy Tuesday as part of a program that helps elementary school students write their own children’s book. Byrd hosted an interactive reading of his new book… Read more »
Op-Ed | The benefits of having the same teacher twice
Mar. 7, 2024 By admin
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Mar. 7, 2024 By Chris Herman
Assemblymembers Raga and Ardila join dozens of Woodside residents fighting for statewide right to counsel
Feb. 25, 2024 By admin Feb. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and QNS Staff Several non-profit groups held a town hall meeting in Woodside Wednesday evening where they advocated for the statewide right to counsel for tenants facing eviction. The event, held at the St. Sebastian’s Parish Center and called Queens United: Town Hall for… Read more »
Top Queens venues for the ultimate Super Bowl game day experience
Feb. 7, 2024 By czarinnaandres Feb. 7, 2024 By Seán Ó Briain Sunday sees the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers go head-to-head in Super Bowl LVIII and there are a number of exciting venues in Queens to catch the big game. The Chiefs, who are attempting to win their third Super Bowl… Read more »
Two men assaulted, robbed by three strangers hours apart in Jackson Heights: NYPD
Jan. 26, 2024 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_71453" align="alignnone" width="448"] Cops are looking for this suspect and his two accomplices, who assaulted and robbed two men hours apart in Jackson Heights. Photos courtesy of the NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 26, 2024 By Bill Parry
NYC restaurant week is back with over 30 restaurants participating in Queens
Jan. 15, 2024 By admin Jan. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer and Czarinna Andres New York City Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with over 600 participating restaurants, including more than 30 in Queens. Beginning Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 4, NYC Restaurant Week bills itself as an opportunity to explore… Read more »
Neighborhood meeting to address persistent sewer backup and flooding concerns in northwest Queens set for February
Jan. 4, 2024 By Rachel Butler Residents of East Elmhurst, Astoria and Jackson Heights will be meeting with government officials on Feb. 1 to discuss the long-standing issue of sewer backups and flooding in their respective neighborhoods. The issue has been especially problematic in recent years, given the extreme weather. For instance, Hurricane Ida in…
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