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1 day ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
Christ the King High School in Middle Village will honor two of its most pivotal figures—Serphin R. Maltese and Dolores St. Louis—for an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of volunteer service to the school community.
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2 days ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
A major fire in Maspeth over the weekend has renewed concerns about illegally parked RVs and weak city enforcement after flames from a street-side camper spread to the iconic GoodFellas Diner, causing extensive damage to a neighborhood landmark. The blaze, which started around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, originated from a parked RV and quickly spread to the old diner at 56-26 Maspeth Ave. Sixty firefighters responded to the scene, and two civilians were evaluated but declined medical treatment.
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5 days ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
In a groundbreaking moment for the Catholic Church and American history, Queens elected officials are proudly celebrating the appointment of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old Chicago native becomes the first American to be elected pope, assuming the role of the 267th successor to Saint Peter and leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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5 days ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
Senator Joseph Addabbo is demonstrating a comprehensive approach to community service this month through a trio of impactful initiatives that span charitable giving, family entertainment and legislative advocacy for veterans. Throughout the month of May, Addabbo is organizing a donation drive in support of Sacred Heart Parish Ministries in Glendale. The Senator is opening his district offices as collection sites. Residents are encouraged to contribute items from now through May 31.
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6 days ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, one of the nation’s leading pediatric post-acute care institutions, has announced a significant leadership transition. The Board of Directors proudly revealed that Sean Lally has been appointed as the next President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. Edwin Simpser, who will retire at the end of June after dedicating over 25 years to the organization.
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6 days ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
Senator Joseph Addabbo recently organized a series of successful community events in Queens that focused on environmental protection, mental health awareness and identity theft prevention. These events, held in late April and early May, drew hundreds of local residents and highlighted Addabbo’s ongoing commitment to supporting the well-being and safety of his district through proactive and engaging public initiatives.
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6 days ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
The Richmond Hill Library was filled with pride, poetry, and powerful reflections as the Queens Library Book Fair hosted its seventh annual celebration on April 12, honoring two exceptional women whose impact continues to shape their communities. Captain Pratima Maldonado, the commanding officer of the NYPD’s 102nd Precinct and the highest-ranking Sikh woman in the department, and Dr. Fatima Khan, a respected rheumatologist serving Queens and Long Island, were named the 2025 Phenomenal Women.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
In the race to represent District 30 in the New York City Council, the Forest Hills Green Team (FHGT), a local volunteer-driven environmental advocacy group, has officially endorsed candidate Paul Pogozelski. The endorsement comes not too far away from the June 24 primaries, with five candidates running to replace the term-limited Council Member Robert Holden. Pogozelski expressed his appreciation for the endorsement, saying he is “beyond happy” to receive the support of the organization.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
Security officers in Queens escalated their efforts for fair labor practices on May 2 by delivering a petition with more than 2,000 signatures to the offices of Narrow Security, located at 87-83 139th St. in Jamaica. The petition urges the company to commit to upholding established industry standards and to respect workers’ right to union representation. This action follows a series of recent changes in city security contracts that have alarmed many in the labor community.
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1 week ago | 
qns.com | Colum Motherway
In a bid to strengthen legal protections for pet owners, Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced “Penny’s Law,” new legislation aimed at holding negligent dog owners criminally accountable when their pets cause harm to other animals. The bill, announced this week, seeks to close a legal loophole that has left many families devastated after violent dog-on-dog attacks, with little or no legal recourse.
