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6 days ago | 
amny.com | Athena Dawson |Christian Murray
Starting May 7 a Real ID will be required to travel domestically in the United States. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers aged 18 and older will need to present a REAL ID-compliant identification or an approved alternative to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | 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 current District Leader Daneek Miller, and District Leader Roslin Springer as his latest supporters.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Athena Dawson
A Springfield Gardens-based mosque held a vibrant Eid celebration on Sunday, April 13. The New York Dawoodi Bohra community hosted an Eid celebration at their mosque located at 131-24 Springfield Blvd.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | 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.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Athena Dawson
Two Queens middle schoolers turned the page on ordinary schoolwork and became award-winning writers after earning top honors in a district-wide book review contest celebrating National Reading Month. Ashlyn Objio, an 8th grader at IS 141 The Steinway School, in Astoria and Giasemi Bournias, a 7th grader at IS 227 Louis Armstrong Middle School in East Elmhurst, were recognized as winners of Projekt NYC’s “Read & Write to Win” contest.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Athena Dawson
At a time when food insecurity continues to rise due to inflation and cuts to food bank programs, one Queens-based nonprofit is stepping up to fill the gap. With support from SL Green’s Food1st program and Assembly Member Nily Rozic, Commonpoint hosted its annual community meal delivery program during the Passover and Easter holiday season, distributing meals to residents in need across the borough.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Athena Dawson
Lace up and go green!Senator John Liu is inviting Queens residents to walk, run, or skip their way through Kissena Corridor and Cunningham Parks on Sunday, April 27, during a festive 5K Fun Run celebrating Earth Day and the power of parks. The run will begin at 9 a.m., and participants will meet at the Peck Fields in Kissena Corridor Park on Peck Avenue and 193rd Street. The 5K route will wind along the Long Island Motor Parkway through Cunningham Park.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Athena Dawson
A local nonprofit has kicked off a citywide scavenger hunt celebrating New York City’s iconic street vendors — and Queens residents are encouraged to join the fun while supporting a good cause.
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1 week ago | 
politicsny.com | Athena Dawson
Environmentally focused legislation led by Southeast Queens Council Member Nantasha Williams was recently approved by the New York City Council, aiming to make tree care services more transparent and accessible to residents. On Thursday, April 10, the Council passed Intro. 800 and Intro. 978, two bills sponsored by Williams, representing neighborhoods including Cambria Heights, St. Albans, Queens Village and Jamaica.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Athena Dawson
Environmentally focused legislation led by Southeast Queens Council Member Nantasha Williams was recently approved by the New York City Council, aiming to make tree care services more transparent and accessible to residents. On Thursday, April 10, the Council passed Intro. 800 and Intro. 978, two bills sponsored by Williams, representing neighborhoods including Cambria Heights, St. Albans, Queens Village and Jamaica.
