Jessica Militello

New York

Reporter at QNS.com

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Articles

Children at St. Mary’s Hospital in Bayside celebrate Easter with longtime supporter Nick Cannon

6 days ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

It was all smiles and bunny ears in Bayside as Nick Cannon hopped into St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, donning a full Easter Bunny costume to surprise young patients on Wednesday, April 16. The children of St. Mary’s Hospital for Children were treated to an Easter “Egg-stravaganza” filled with festive surprises, including Easter basket gifts and a special visit from Cannon.
Taiwanese noodle spot Four Four South Village opens new location in Bayside

6 days ago | qns.com | 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 location after its first popular outpost in Flushing. The restaurant also operates in Manhattan’s East Village and Hell’s Kitchen.
Café Pri brings delicious coffee & Filipino flavor to Queens

1 week ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

A beloved Brooklyn café known for its comforting coffee, warm hospitality and Filipino-American fusion cuisine has made its way to Queens. Café Pri recently opened its doors in Middle Village, marking its first expansion outside of Bushwick. Located at 64-28 Metropolitan Ave., the café celebrated its grand opening just a week ago and is already serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner to the local community.
Flushing Spring Family Day returns April 19 with free resources and fun for all ages – QNS

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

Flushing’s Kissena Corridor Park will come alive with festivities on Saturday, April 19, as the Garden of Hope, Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, and Anthem BlueCross BlueShield host the annual Flushing Spring Family Day, a free event focused on health, wellness and community empowerment.
Bayside Anglers host 29th Little Neck Bay shoreline cleanup

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

Join the Bayside Anglers Group on Saturday, April 26, for the 29th Annual Little Neck Bay Shoreline Cleanup—a beloved spring tradition that helps keep one of Queens’ most scenic waterfronts clean, green, and community-friendly. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers of all ages will gather at Crocheron Park on 214-41 34th Ave. in Bayside for a shoreline sweep stretching from the park’s overpass south to the final bench along Joe Michael’s Mile.
Queens DA’s office shares deed theft prevention tips

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

Homeowners in northeast Queens received an important lesson in deed theft prevention during the April 7 Community Board 11 meeting, where officials warned of rising scams that often target elderly and immigrant residents. The meeting, held Monday evening at the Korean Community Services Center in Bayside, focused on the growing threat of deed fraud—a borough-wide issue that continues to impact vulnerable homeowners.
Mighty Quinn’s Forest Hills reopens April 10

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

Mighty Quinn’s BBQ is making a flavorful comeback in Forest Hills with a grand reopening celebration on Thursday, April 10, featuring mouthwatering barbecue and free tastings. Located at 108-22 Queens Blvd., the popular barbecue spot—known for its smoked meats and indulgent sides—is now under new ownership, as the company has reclaimed direct control of all its New York locations.
Sideshow NYC keeps skate, punk, and analog culture alive

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

Tucked away between a car dealership and an auto mechanic on Fresh Pond Road, Sideshow NYC is easy to miss—but for more than two decades, the small storefront has quietly served as a hub of underground culture, skateboarding, and analog media in Queens. Located at 62-15 Fresh Pond Rd. in Middle Village, the shop has operated since 2001, offering a unique blend of skate gear, vintage music, horror film memorabilia, and urban art.
New Bayside gym Iron Pump offers crowd-free workouts

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

A new fitness facility has opened its doors in Bayside with a mission to offer members a quieter, more personalized gym experience. Iron Pump, which held its soft opening on March 10 at 38-17 Bell Blvd., aims to stand apart from larger, high-traffic gyms by creating a space that emphasizes tranquility, privacy, and individualized training.
The Easter Bunny is hopping through

2 weeks ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

The Easter Bunny is gearing up to hop all over Queens this April, bringing a basketful of springtime fun for families across the borough. From egg hunts and festive meet-and-greets to photo ops and themed celebrations, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Below is just a sampling of the many Easter events happening in Queens—so grab your bunny ears and baskets and get ready to dive into the holiday spirit.