Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz introduced one of the newest members of her team on Wednesday as part of her office’s public information campaign during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Kimi, a 2-year-old golden retriever/Labrador retriever, has been appointed as a facility dog to provide comfort and companionship to crime victims and witnesses. “Kimi has been an extraordinary addition to our team here at the Queens District Attorney’s Office,” Katz said. “She’s affectionate, highly trained, and has already assisted survivors and witnesses and put them at ease.”

Oct. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

A group representing dozens of civic and neighborhood organizations across Queens is calling for an investigation into a citywide housing proposal amid federal probes into the mayor and his administration. 

Oct. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

As the New York Mets look to clinch a trip to the National League Division Series Wednesday night in Milwaukee, the team announced that beginning as early as Thursday, Oct. 3, Citi Field will be hosting watch parties of select away games during the playoffs.

Oct. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane

In the lead-up to the Jewish High Holidays, local officials and community leaders gathered at Tomchei Shabbos of Queens located at 129-01 Metropolitan Ave. in Kew Gardens on Monday, Sept. 30.

Oct. 2, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan

A first-of-its-kind “Italian Heritage Street Festival” is coming to Whitestone on Sunday, Oct. 20. 

Oct. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson

JFK Airport Terminal 4 operator JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) announced on Sept. 26 that it has invested in Green-e® certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) as part of its effort to combat climate change and transition to renewable electricity.

Oct. 2, 2024 QNS News Team

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has resumed its distribution of millions of at-home COVID-19 test kits across the nation as part of a federal effort to enhance access to testing as cases continue to be monitored.