Oct. 9, 2024 By Jonathan Mak EEEEEATSCON New York, a food festival created by the restaurant review platform The Infatuation, returns to Forest Hills Stadium this weekend for its fifth year. The two-day event on Oct. 12 and 13 will feature over 30 restaurants, including five out-of-town eateries, four collaborations, and special appearances by…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane Several Queens leaders joined a ceremony held by the American Jewish Committee and the Queens Jewish Community Council at Queens Theatre on Monday, Oct. 7, to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel that resulted in 1,200 deaths and 250 people…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After two fugitives wanted in Florida were captured at the Creedmoor migrant shelter, elected officials reignited calls to close the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center (HERRC) due to safety concerns. At a press conference on Friday afternoon, politicians on the city and state level said that, at…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Housing units across Queens experienced a 4.35% increase in the average cost of rent in September 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, according to a report by the real estate M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the average rent in the borough rose from $2,805 in September…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was arrested Monday and charged with attempted murder for allegedly shoving an 82-year-old woman onto the tracks at the Main Street 7 train station during a random attack on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Brandon Harris, 35, who lives directly across the street from the bustling subway…
Oct. 8, 2024 By QNS News Team Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the appointments of Alexandria Sumpter-Delves and Johanna Carmona to the Queens Public Library Board of Trustees on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Queens Public Library Board of Trustees is governed by a 19-member board that includes appointees from the Mayor and…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Mill Bacchus This past Saturday, Oct. 5, a new version of MONOPOLY was unveiled at Queens Center Mall. Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, partnered with Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International, to create MONOPOLY: Queens Edition, a special board game celebrating the borough of…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Elected officials in some Queens districts announced Halloween-themed contests for elementary school students during this spooky season. The writing and art contests will give students a chance to exhibit their creativity and potentially win a prize. While there are few guidelines, the main objective is to showcase anything…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Czarinna Andres In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, a Long Island-based non-profit is hosting a series of community events to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, and support the fight against breast cancer. Paddle for the Cure NYC (PFCNYC) is a community-driven, not-for-profit organization that empowers breast cancer survivors…
Oct. 7, 2024 Lara Rydesky Get your thimbles and racecars ready; the long-awaited Queens edition of Monopoly is now available for purchase. MONOPOLY: Queens Edition replaces the original board’s iconic spaces with beloved Queens locations and landmarks. Players can hop across historic restaurants, museums, and local businesses, buying, selling, and building their own slice…