Nov. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Manor Oktoberfest, a German-American restaurant and longtime tenant at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an 18-year era at the open-air mall. Known for its German-inspired menu and beer, Manor Oktoberfest was among the mall’s original establishments and…
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Queens Public Television to host live election night coverage with top New York leaders
Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team Queens Public Television (QPTV) is set to host a live 2024 election night broadcast on Tuesday, Nov. 5, starting at 8 p.m., featuring commentary from prominent New York media and political figures. Hosted by QPTV, the broadcast will feature a lineup that includes Victoria Schneps, President of Schneps…
Step right up! Circus Vazquez and Fl!p Circus bring world-class acts and family fun to Queens this fall
Nov. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Circus Vazquez will be returning to Citi Field for a series of shows from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. Additionally, another new circus from the Vazquez family, Fl!p Circus, will be coming to Forest Park from Nov. 8-26. Fl!p Circus provides an intimate big top experience through its…
AI-powered parking tools launched in Queens to address mis-parked e-scooters
Nov. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson Veo, one of the three participating e-scooter companies in the DOT’s e-scooter program, is partnering with Captur, an AI company, to bring AI-powered parking to Queens. According to Veo, Captur’s technology has proven to reduce mis-parked vehicles by over 80% in major European cities, which the company believes…
Save your Halloween pumpkins for smashing at Queens Botanical Garden’s catapult event
Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Hold on to your pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and gourds a bit past Halloween for a chance to chuck and smash them into valuable compost. On Friday, State Senator John Liu and Council Member Sandra Ung announced that this year’s Pumpkin Smash will be in partnership with the Queens Botanical…
Guest column: A season of gratitude and community from NYC’s beloved Forest Hills Stadium
Nov. 1, 2024 By Tiebreaker Productions The 2024 season at Forest Hills Stadium concluded on Saturday, Oct. 26th. Tiebreaker Productions has been putting shows on for 11 years, and it still blows our minds that we all share this incredible place. A concrete wonder with 101 years of history that continues to deliver on…
NYC public schools close for first-ever Diwali holiday, marking historic milestone for South Asian community
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Friday, Nov. 1, marked the first time in New York City history that all public schools will close in observance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, marking a historic milestone for South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities. This new holiday was made possible by Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, who…
Metal detectors installed at Creedmoor migrant shelter after armed fugitives incident in Queens Village
Nov. 1, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Following a push from several elected officials, metal detectors were installed at the Creedmoor migrant shelter in recent weeks. The action was prompted by an incident where two fugitives on the run from Florida, one with a gun, were able to enter the facility, which is called a…
Sen. Addabbo’s annual job fair returns to Resorts World Casino to help boost local employment
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is bringing his free annual job fair back to Resorts World Casino in Ozone Park this month. The event, set for Friday, Nov. 8, will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Job seekers are encouraged to dress…
Queensboro Hill woman found floating off the shore of College Point: NYPD
Nov. 1, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queensboro Hill woman was pulled from the waters of the East River off College Point on Thursday afternoon. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing responded to a 911 call for a person in the water alongside Hermon A. McNeil Park near the Bay Park Estates just…