Environment ‘An important, historic moment’: Mayor signs Queens councilman’s Renewable Rikers Act into law By Angélica Acevedo
Business Queens lawmakers host virtual town hall on future of small business and jobs in post-COVID economy for Queens By Carlotta Mohamed
Dining & Nightlife Astoria West African shop and restaurant offer community a chance to ‘share heritage’ By Angélica Acevedo
News Western Queens love stories: Locals share their neighborhood meet-cutes, engagements and weddings By QNS News Team
Environment Western Queens environmental activists host virtual game show to protest power plant plan By Bill Parry
Environment Astoria Assemblyman to host ‘Climate (in) Jeopardy!’ trivia night featuring special guests By Angélica Acevedo
Astoria Astoria lawmakers, activists voice staunch opposition to NRG plant proposal during public meeting By Angélica Acevedo
Kids & Education Astoria Houses residents, community leaders to celebrate $184K investment in scholarships for elementary school students By Angélica Acevedo
Community Service Astoria public library to undergo multimillion-dollar renovation By Angélica Acevedo
Arts & Entertainment Astoria icon Tony Bennett diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, family tells magazine By Reuters
Real Estate Queens lawmakers back lawsuit against Astoria landlord for ‘illegally overcharging’ tenants in rent-stabilized units By Angélica Acevedo
People Astoria woman’s viral TikTok video helps raise nearly $30K for father’s stroke treatment By Angélica Acevedo
Today, 1:30 pm Queensboro Dance Festival Latin Beats Plaza Party at MoMA PS1, Long Island City MoMa PS1
Today, 3 pm Dances for a Variable Population Presents REVIVAL 9: Neighborhood Stories Queensbridge Park
Today, 10 pm CLASSY VIBES Stand Up Comedy in Astoria Queens w/ Late Night Happy Hour Tootles & French
Schneps Podcasts Leading with Purpose: Dawn Pinnock, President & CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services