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Mets and NYON unveil co-branded apparel collection with New Era and MLB – QNS

1 day ago | qns.com | Ethan Marshall

Mets and NYON unveil co-branded apparel collection with New Era and MLB New York Mets legend Mike Piazza shows off some of the items from the Mets and New York or Nowhere’s co-branded collection.
Queens bus riders to see expanded service on six routes starting this summer – QNS

2 days ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

More frequent and reliable bus service is coming to Queens this summer as part of a broader push by Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to improve transit access in the outer boroughs.
Hundreds attend SpringFest in St. Albans hosted by Council Member Williams – QNS

2 days ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

SpringFest turns St. Albans park into a playground of springtime fun. Families from across Southeast Queens gathered at Archie Spigner Park on Merrick Blvd. on Saturday, April 19, for Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams’ 4th Annual SpringFest Family Fun Day & Egg Hunt.
Street co-naming in Briarwood honors legacy of Jack ‘Giacomo’ Virdone, longtime pizzeria owner and community advocate – QNS

3 days ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

In a heartfelt tribute to a beloved neighborhood figure, city officials, family members and community leaders gathered Saturday, April 19, to co-name the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 84th Drive in Briarwood after the late Jack “Giacomo” Virdone, the longtime owner of Alba’s Pizzeria and a pillar of the local community. The new street sign, now reading “Jack ‘Giacomo’ Virdone Way,” commemorates a man remembered for his generosity, civic dedication, and enduring ties to the neighborhood.
Two-alarm fire guts basement of Bayside’s Hatfields Bar early Saturday – QNS

3 days ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

Posted on Firefighters fought a stubborn two-alarm fire inside a well-known Bayside pub just after 8:20 a.m. on Saturday. Over 100 firefighters responded to a blaze that tore through the basement of Hatfields Bar at 40-05 Bell Blvd. The fire quickly spread to the first floor, with thick smoke billowing from the second-floor windows.
St. Edmund Church in Breezy Point engulfed in flames on Holy Saturday – QNS

3 days ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

Parishioners in Breezy Point stood helplessly outside St. Edmund Church on Saturday as flames engulfed their beloved house of worship in a devastating three-alarm fire. Fire Department sources said the blaze ignited just after 2:15 p.m. on April 19 at 216 Rockaway Beach Blvd., in the tight-knit community on the western tip of the Rockaway Peninsula. St. Edmund Church is part of the Roman Catholic Blessed Trinity Parish, including two other Breezy Point churches.
Three killed in early morning Jamaica Estates house fire on Easter Sunday – QNS

3 days ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

Three people were killed and another person is in critical condition after a raging two-alarm fire ripped through a home in Jamaica Estates early on Easter Sunday morning, FDNY officials said. FDNY members raced to 87-25 Chevy Chase St. just after 1 a.m. on April 20 after being alerted that a fire had broken out inside a private home at the location.
Little Caesars Pizza officially opens new Middle Village location – QNS

5 days ago | qns.com | Colum Motherway

Little Caesars marked the grand opening of its newest location at 61-19 Fresh Pond Road in Middle Village with a festive celebration that drew a massive crowd of pizza lovers and community members alike. The event, held on Saturday, April 12, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, exciting giveaways, and a whole lot of free pizza.
Plans filed for 9-story mixed-use building with 93 rentals in Far Rockaway – QNS

6 days ago | qns.com | Ethan Marshall

Posted on Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story mixed-use building with 93 residential units at 18-15 Cornaga Ave. in Far Rockaway. The proposed building would be 94 feet tall and yield 77,628 square feet of space, with 62,947 square feet designated for residential space, 8,866 square feet for commercial space and 5,815 square feet for community facility space.
Cunningham Park Farmers Market returns April 20 with fresh produce and Earth Day inspiration – QNS

6 days ago | qns.com | Czarinna Andres

Shoppers looking to support local agriculture and live more sustainably will have a perfect opportunity this weekend as the Cunningham Park Farmers Market returns on Sunday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The open-air market, hosted by Down to Earth Markets, is held in the Cunningham Park lot off Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows, and will continue every Sunday through December 21. The market’s return coincides with Earth Day celebrations, which take place worldwide on Tuesday, April 22.