Queens high-schoolers teach financial literacy to middle school students in Astoria – QNS
The Teen Advisory Council of Projekt NYC developed a curriculum covering core personal finance skills to middle school…
Book it! Mamdani baselines funding in budget for NYC public libraries, but falls short of campaign goal
The $31.7 million baseline, Hizzoner said, seeks to no longer treat the New York, Queens and Brooklyn Public…
Mamdani announces World Cup Passport initiative encouraging fans to explore Queens and beyond – QNS
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new NYC Neighborhood Passport initiative encouraging visitors to explore small businesses, cultural…
QPL celebrates 60th anniversary with daylong festivities at Central Library in Jamaica – QNS
Several community members heard thoughts from New York City and Queens Public Library leadership on the Central Library’s…
Flushing Library to temporarily close for safety improvements starting April 27 – QNS
The Flushing Library will be closed from April 27 to early June while safety improvements are made to…
The QPL celebrates 130th anniversary |
Color-themed clothes, family-friendly projects, giveaways, scavenger hunts, easy access to the most popular reads and more were just…
Mamdani reverses campaign promise by slashing library budget funding
He’s making a return on his promise. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is turning the page on his campaign promise…
QEDC, AT&T and BP Richards donate 100 laptops to local students during Queens Tech and Career Expo – QNS
QEDC Executive Director Ben Guttmann with one of the laptops that was given away. Photo courtesy of QEDC…
For Richmond Hill, nine years and counting |
After nearly a decade of delays, the Richmond Hill Library’s long-promised renovation remains mired in planning and city…
Fantasy author Rebecca Yarros tops reading lists across Queens libraries in 2025 – QNS
The main entrance to QPL’s Steinway location. Photo via QPL. Fantasy author Rebecca Yarros dominated adult reading lists…
Queens Public Library breaks ground on new $39 million Rego Park branch – QNS
Left to right: Former Community Board 6 District Manager Frank Gulluscio, Community Board 6 Chair Heather Beers-Dimitriadis, Community…
New ADA-accessible elevator opens at Flushing branch of Queens Public Library – QNS
The city has opened a new ADA-accessible elevator at the Flushing Library and improved the existing elevator in…