Apr. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Northwest Queens experienced a huge boost in its inventory of listings in March 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Year-over-year, the listing inventory in northwest Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Renee Hastick-Motes Each year, Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17) offers a powerful opportunity to pause, reflect, and recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight for maternal health equity. As a Black woman, a mother, and now the proud CEO of the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC), this week…
Apr. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the appointment of six new assistant district attorneys who were sworn into office on March 31. The new hires—graduates of top law schools including Columbia, Harvard, and Cornell—have joined the Queens DA’s Office as part of the Spring 2025 incoming class.…
Apr. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is set to begin overnight ramp closures on two major arteries this month: the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278). Starting Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, the Exit 27N ramp from the westbound Long…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology has received federal approval to launch a new, accelerated air traffic controller training program—the first of its kind in the Northeast—creating a direct pathway for local students to enter one of the most critical roles in aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Apr. 10, 2025 By QNS News Team Six members of Congress — including four from New York City — were aboard a plane headed to JFK Airport on Monday when it was struck by another aircraft while taxiing at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, federal officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m.…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Jimmy Robles Since returning to the White House for a second term in January, President Donald J. Trump has swiftly moved forward with his aggressive “mass deportation” agenda—removing more than 28,000 undocumented immigrants from the United States in just the first few months, according to reports. Although the administration claimed…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A slew of elected officials from Queens have blasted the Trump Administration’s decision to cut more than $300 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resiliency across New York State, including resources to combat flooding in Queens. U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined State…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson LaGuardia Airport has officially shed its former reputation, earning the title of Best Airport in North America for domestic and short-haul international flights, according to Skytrax, the global authority on airport rankings. The award was announced at the 2025 World Airport Awards ceremony, held during the Passenger Terminal…
Apr. 10, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin The vibrant spring season is in full swing, with various races hitting the streets of Queens this month. While the idiom “April showers bring May flowers” may be true, the rain should not stop you from logging the miles. Run through the animated course at the Let’s Grant…