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Middle Village’s Christ the King High School to honor two leaders at milestone dinner – QNS

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.
Maspeth RV fire destroys iconic GoodFellas Diner, reignites debate over illegal street dwellings – QNS

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.
Queens leaders celebrate appointment of first-ever American Pope – QNS

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.
Southeast Queens to host first-ever Jazz and Heritage Bike Tour on May 17 – QNS

5 days ago | qns.com | Athena Dawson

Strap on your helmets for Southeast Queen’s first-ever jazz historical bike tour. The Jazz and Heritage Bike Tour, hosted by the Southeast Queens Center for History &Culture (SEQCHC), will take locals through several sites of local and historical significance. The event will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning at the Black Spectrum Theatre, located at 177-01 Baisley Blvd. in Jamaica.
Flushing BID kicks off 4th annual Restaurant Week with $20 deals at 19 restaurants – QNS

5 days ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

The Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) officially launched its fourth annual Restaurant Week with a festive and flavorful kickoff event at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, drawing food lovers, influencers and community leaders for an afternoon spotlighting the Flushing neighborhood. The event, held at 135-20 39th Ave., featured tastings from several of the restaurants participating in the promotion, which runs from May 12 through May 22.
Whitestone welcomes new spa offering infrared wellness and red light therapy – QNS

5 days ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

A new health and wellness spa in Whitestone is offering red light and infrared therapy aimed at pain relief, skin rejuvenation and overall wellness. Lighten Up Energy Spa, which opened in early April at 14-10 Clintonville St., provides noninvasive treatments designed to help clients manage chronic discomfort, improve circulation and enhance skin health in a calming, therapeutic setting.
NY Hall of Science debuts CityWorks, its largest exhibition in over a decade – QNS

5 days ago | qns.com | Bill Parry

The New York Hall of Science in Corona opened its largest interactive exhibition in more than a decade on Saturday, May 3. The exhibition explores the often invisible inner workings of the built urban environment. CityWorks is housed in a 6,000 square foot gallery, and the exhibit was created by a team of NYCSI exhibit developers, researchers, and educators over the past five years.
Senator Addabbo leads donation drive, hosts puppet show and champions veterans bill this May – QNS

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.
Air China announces move to JFK’s New Terminal One – QNS

5 days ago | qns.com | Athena Dawson

Air China will soon have a new home at John F. Kennedy International Airport, with plans to begin operations at the New Terminal One in 2026, airport officials announced this week. The major airline carrier is the latest to join the state-of-the-art terminal, part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s ongoing $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport.
Twenty people indicted in Queens-based $4.6M vehicle theft ring after three-year probe: DA – QNS

6 days ago | qns.com | Bill Parry

Twenty individuals were indicted and variously charged in a wide-ranging scheme to steal cars in Queens, throughout New York City and its suburbs, following a three-year investigation by the Queens District Attorney’s Office, the NYPD, and the New York State Police dubbed “Operation Hellcat,” into the criminal enterprise based in Queens. Some of the vehicles were stolen from owners’ driveways, some with the keys or key fobs inside.