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Taiwanese noodle spot Four Four South Village opens new location in Bayside

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Craving comfort in a bowl? Bayside just got a flavorful upgrade. Four Four South Village, the beloved Taiwanese noodle spot, quietly expanded to Bell Boulevard last month, bringing its signature soups and savory specialties to the neighborhood. Located at 42-23 Bell Blvd., this marks the brand’s second Queens…

Explore NYC neighborhoods during Jane’s Walk 2025, May 2–4

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson An annual celebration of urban life and culture is returning to New York City.  The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) has announced its full list of walks for Jane’s Walk NYC 2025, held from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4. Over 200 free walks are…

Rents rise in 10 of 11 Queens neighborhoods, with Sunnyside as the only exception: report

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The cost of rent for apartments in Queens continued to trend upwards year-over-year in March 2025, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units all experienced price increases over this period of time. The average rent across the borough…

Southeast Queens leaders endorse Mark Levine for NYC comptroller

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Four prominent Southeast Queens leaders have announced their endorsement of Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine in his campaign for New York City comptroller. Levine’s campaign shared the news exclusively with QNS on Thursday, April 17, naming Assembly Members Vivian Cook and Alicia Hyndman, former City Council Member and…

Op-ed: The power of representation in healthcare

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Dr. Ifeanyi Oguagha As physicians of color at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), we regularly witness how representation in healthcare can save lives. Our patients – who, like us, are predominantly people of color – walk through our doors not only with medical concerns but also often carrying…

Queens Night Market returns April 19 with tribute video and anniversary season preview

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Jessica Militello The wait is almost over—your favorite foodie festival is back. The Queens Night Market will officially kick off its milestone 10th anniversary season this Saturday, April 19, with a special ticketed sneak preview night at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Originally slated to launch with a pair of preview…

From interim to permanent: Claudia Schrader to lead York College into next era

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The City University of New York (CUNY) has officially appointed Claudia Schrader as the eighth president of York College, cementing the interim role she has held since January 2024. The CUNY Board of Trustees approved her appointment on April 15, with the post becoming effective May 1.​ A…

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony brings STAYME7O cannabis brand to Astoria’s Terp Bros

Carmelo Anthony poses with Terp Bros staff and customers on Wednesday evening. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Apr. 17, 2025 By sobrien April 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Over 100 New Yorkers flocked to Ditmars Boulevard Wednesday evening as Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony visited local cannabis dispensary Terp Bros as part of the New York launch of his cannabis brand “STAYME7O.” Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star widely regarded as one of…

Queens Theatre to celebrate Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta May 2–4

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Theatre’s beloved Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta returns from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4, offering a lively weekend filled with Latin American music, dance, and culture. This year’s celebration features a lineup of performances, including the acclaimed Argentinian folk band CEIBO, the award-winning musical Señor…