Business News – QNS

The interior of the Topos Too bookstore in Ridgewood.

Astoria

Uncover literary treasures at these Queens bookstores

By Paulina Albarracin

FDNY removes cardio and strength-training machines from the Planet Fitness in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

News

Planet Fitness donates gym equipment to FDNY firehouses in Queens

By Athena Dawson

A vendor hands two bowls of fresh coconut water to a customer on Liberty Avenue, Queens, where demand for this thirst quencher peaks in the summer.

Caribbean Life

Coconut craze peaks in NYC’s Caribbean hubs during Summer

Tony Fabiano surveys the damage caused to his store by flooding at the end of July. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

News

Little Neck drum school suffers extensive damage during July floods

By Shane O’Brien

LIC Post

Nearly 200 local business leaders gather for Summer Networking Night at the Borden Complex

News

Ben Guttmann takes over as QEDC executive director, plans to promote Queens as a ‘must-visit’ destination

By Shane O’Brien

Bayside

Center for Smiles celebrates 35 years of providing dental care in Bayside

By Ethan Marshall

Malikka Karteron

Addisleigh Park

Global 25’s founder and CEO champions STEAM for global change

By Jessica Militello

love cookies

Elmhurst

Love Cookies, an Elmhurst-based operation, reimagines Asian childhood sweets in cookie form

By Jessica Militello

Romesha Deen, owner of the only Guyanese-owned Cinnabon and Carvel in the world, poses inside her Hollis, Queens store.

Caribbean Life

Queens franchise becomes world’s first Guyanese-owned Carvel and Cinnabon

at home

News

Rego Park’s At Home store to close after company files for bankruptcy

By Czarinna Andres

collectible

Comic and collectible fair returns to Far Rockaway on June 8 with fundraiser for autism support

By Athena Dawson

Boris Production

News

Boris Production ends 30-year run with storewide closing sale in Forest Hills

By Colum Motherway

Little Pulp

News

Glendale’s Little Pulp art studio to shutter after nearly a decade at Atlas Park

By Colum Motherway

moda operandi

News

Luxury fashion brand Moda Operandi to open distribution hub at Maspeth’s Pearl Building

By Ethan Marshall

rite aid

News

Rite Aid to close all New York stores amid bankruptcy filing, including 13 in Queens

By Emily Davenport and QNS News Team

Rondel Boodram, owner of Sandz NY surrounded by guests as they enjoy the vibrant ambiance of Sandz NYC’s soft opening, featuring live music and Caribbean-inspired décor.

Caribbean Life

Sandz NYC ushers in new era of Caribbean Culture in Queens

tariff

News

Bayside business association rallies merchants to prepare for rising costs and tariffs

By Jessica Militello

South Richmond Hill

News

South Richmond Hill residents could secure 100 days of free coffee as Dunkin’ celebrates grand reopening

By Colum Motherway

strike

News

Ridgewood union workers among 600 to win new contract in Manhattan Beer strike

By Colum Motherway

cannabis dispensary Token

News

Rego Park welcomes Token, new cannabis dispensary that aims to build strong community ties

By Colum Motherway

black-owned

News

10 Black-owned businesses in Queens that are elevating the borough’s culture and economy

By Taliah Gabriel

FourLeaf Credit Union

News

FourLeaf Credit Union celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony as it opens new branch in Forest Hills

By Colum Motherway

National Supermarket Association

News

Support for wine sales in grocery stores faces opposition from liquor store owners

By Colum Motherway

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