Shane O’Brien, Author at QNS

Biden emerges from Air Force One at JFK. Photo Erica Price

Politics

President Biden and First Lady arrive at JFK Airport for Friendsgiving event with service members

By Shane O’Brien

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

By Shane O’Brien

Citi Field will host the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday, but the stadium will be almost half-empty.

Citi Field caps attendance at 22,500 for historic MLS Cup playoff Hudson River Derby

By Shane O’Brien

Motorists crossing the Queensboro Bridge may soon have to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they are traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan (Photo via Shutterstock)

Politics

Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan

By Shane O’Brien

A member of the public speaks to an MTA official about the Interborough Express as part of Wednesday's open house for the 2025-29 Capital Plan. Photo: Shane O'Brien

MTA hosts open house on $68 billion capital plan for major transit upgrades over next 5 years

By Shane O’Brien

City Council Member Vickie Paladino vocally opposed the structure of a community workshop where feedback on the Queens Waterfront Greenway Project was collected by the Department of Transportation.

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DOT postpones virtual Queens Waterfront Greenway workshop after clash at Douglaston event

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens sees significant rightward shift as Trump support surges in 2024 election

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens leaders vow resistance, brace for ‘daunting battles’ after Trump election win

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

‘Enjoy your last two months of freedom’: Queens residents voice hopes and fears as Trump secures second term

By Shane O’Brien

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Stavisky retains NY Senate District 11 seat, defeating challenger Yiatin Chu in closely watched Queens race

By Shane O’Brien

Republican candidate for Assembly District 28 Jonathan Rinaldi arrested at Forest Hills polling center

By Shane O’Brien

Left to right: Laura Siciliano, Queens Together; Pei Wei, co-owner Zaab Zaab; Urgen Sherpa, Chhaya; Jonathan Forgash, Executive Director, Queens Together; Congresswoman Grace Meng; Tashi Dechen, co-owner Khampa Kitchen; Michael Fuquay, owner The Queensboro; Loycent Gordon, owner Neir's Tavern Queens Together’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Feeds Families in Need

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Queens Together launches new Neighbor to Neighbor program to support families in crisis with food and aid

By Shane O’Brien

Voters wait in line at P.S. 112 Q in Astoria after ballot scanners malfunction on Election Day.

Politics

Ballot scanners malfunction at polling sites across Queens on Election Day

By Shane O’Brien

Bumperman - a new art installation by Annalisa Iadicicco - has been unveiled at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

‘Bumperman’ lands in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, honoring Willets Point’s immigrant roots

By Shane O’Brien

Rumors cast members Dany Stravino, Kelly Ronayne, Monica Maddock, Rebecca Drew during rehearsals for the upcoming production. Photo: Douglaston Community Theatre.

Douglaston Community Theatre to debut Neil Simon’s Rumors with Friday night premiere

By Shane O’Brien

Exterior shot of Citi Field, home of the New York Mets and temporary home of NYCFC.

Sports

New York City FC looks forward to Citi Field return for upcoming MLS Cup

By Shane O’Brien

Rendering of the Queens: The World's Borough 3D sculpture. Photo: GoFundMe.

Forest Hills artist seeks funding for 3D sculpture celebrating Queens at MacDonald Park

By Shane O’Brien

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Meng secures $850,000 for South Asian Council to expand immigrant services in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Attendees at the rally in support of Operation Restore Roosevelt on Sunday. Photo: Let's Improve Roosevelt Ave.

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Community rallies at Jackson Heights’ 90th Street Triangle, urging continued police efforts on Roosevelt Avenue

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside Post

Inaugural Sunnyside Night Market to take place this Sunday

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Participants in the 2023 Maspeth Halloween Ragamuffin Parade. The parade is one of the 30 Trick-or-Streets events planned for Queens. Photo: Maspeth Lions Club Facebook

Queens to host 30 car-free Trick-or-Streets events for Halloween: DOT

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside Post

New comedy play set for run at Woodside’s Secret Theatre next month

By sobrien

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Flushing

Immersive winter lights festival debuts at Citi Field this holiday season: tickets now on sale

By Shane O’Brien

Participants in the 2023 Maspeth Halloween Ragamuffin Parade. The parade is one of the 30 Trick-or-Streets events planned for Queens. Photo: Maspeth Lions Club Facebook

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Maspeth to host annual Halloween Ragamuffin Parade on Oct. 31

By Shane O’Brien

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