Astoria remains Brazilian hub from restaurant to religion – QNS
When Brazil played against Morocco in the World Cup, Nike came to Astoria, setting up big television sets…
CM Hankerson announces $1.5 million sanitation investment in District 28 – QNS
Council Member Ty Hankerson secured a $1.5 million investment for sanitation and cleanup in District 28. Photo courtesy…
Propel NY Energy finalizes Queens construction route for energy infrastructure project that could lower energy costs – QNS
Queens is one step closer to breaking ground on a five-year energy infrastructure project that will upgrade underground…
Queens soldier killed in action during Iranian missile strike in Jordan remembered by mayor, governor and Ozone Park neighbors – QNS
The Department of War identified U.S. Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, as the soldier…
After major floods in May left parts of Queens underwater, Rep. Meng thanks SBA for providing disaster relief to constituents – QNS
After a destructive storm in May brought torrential rain to New York City and left parts of Queens…
School Construction Authority acquires sites for three schools in Long Island City – QNS
The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) has acquired sites for three new schools in Long Island…
Pitching in at the park: Goal 2 Goal kicks off summer-long volunteer beautification initiative at Flushing Meadows Corona Park – QNS
Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Corona is receiving a grassroots makeover thanks to a brand-new beautification initiative, which…
Forest Hills man sentenced for the attempted murder of an elderly bodega worker during a relentless 2024 beatdown in Woodside: DA – QNS
A Forest Hills man was sentenced to nearly two decades in prison after pleading guilty last month to…
Southeast Queens man gets 55 years to life in prison for murder of his Brooklyn collaborator during 2022 Ozone Park shootout: DA – QNS
A Laurelton man was sentenced to 55 years to life in prison for the June 2022 fatal shooting…
Cooling centers open in Queens amid dangerous heat wave – QNS
With New York City experiencing another dangerous heat wave this summer, the city will open cooling centers and…
Reps. Meeks, Meng demand compensation for Queens residents after Con Ed shut off power during recent heatwave – QNS
U.S. representatives Gregory Meeks and Grace Meng wrote a letter to Con Edison CEP Timothy Cawley urging the…
Ozone Park man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at Queens houses of worship allegedly threatened to behead Brooklyn merchant last month: Feds
Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill took a man into custody early Thursday morning after he…