COVID-19 Pandemic Archives – QNS

Mayor Eric Adams honors city health care workers, first responders, essential workers, and those who lost their lives to COVID-19 on the fifth anniversary of the first confirmed death in the five boroughs. NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Elmhurst. Friday, March 14, 2025. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

News

Mayor Adams marks 5-year anniversary of first COVID-19 death in NYC with tribute at Elmhurst Hospital

By Shane O’Brien

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Opinion

Op-ed: Small business owners require support to navigate the post-pandemic economy

By Karen Calle

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Wealthiest New York residents stay put after pandemic-driven exodus, despite tax increases, study finds

By Ethan Marshall

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Opinion

Op-Ed: The clock is ticking, Queens! Re-enroll in health insurance now

By Assembly member Jessica González-Rojas and New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald

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News

Jamaica small business owners discuss continued economic challenges, recovery in a post-pandemic era

By Carlotta Mohamed

NYC: Sunnyside residents hold candlelight vigil

News

Queens World Film Festival marks third anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic shutdown with special screening in LIC

By Bill Parry

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Arts & Entertainment

South Asian Council for Social Services hosts gala celebrating 22 years of service to Flushing community

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Courts

Jamaica resident continues to fight eviction after losing job amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Julia Moro

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News

The Daffodil Project returning to Queens next month to memorialize lives lost during 9/11, COVID-19 pandemic

By Bill Parry

Opinion

Reviving NYC: Queens is leading New York City’s comeback

By Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President

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Politics

Queens borough president calls for creation of NYC Office of COVID Recovery

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Politics

Queens lawmaker introduces legislation to close homework gap, ensure students continue to receive internet access after pandemic

By Carlotta Mohamed

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News

Queens nurse honored at White House, named grand marshal of city’s Hometown Heroes Parade

By Bill Parry

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News

Flushing BID launches Flushing Shopping Week to support local small business recovery

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Arts & Entertainment

Queens Theatre to premiere new film spotlighting Queens’ stories of fear, resilience and hope amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Kids & Education

Queens College celebrates women’s achievements globally and spotlights challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Carlotta Mohamed

NY: Stand Up Against Asian Hate Crime Rally

News

Sunnyside community rallies against uptick of anti-Asian hate crimes

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Kids & Education

New York may ease Regents requirements while holding to federal test mandate

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

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Business

Queens lawmakers host virtual town hall on future of small business and jobs in post-COVID economy for Queens

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Politics

Queens lawmaker introduces measure to help mothers severely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Business

Payroll Protection Program reopens to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Politics

Queens lawmaker urges city agencies to assess workforce development initiatives to combat unemployment

By Carlotta Mohamed

News

Astoria resident launches meal kit delivery service to help feed food insecure families

By Carlotta Mohamed

FILE PHOTO: An NYC Department of Corrections vehicle drives in the entrance to Rikers Island facility in Queens, in New York

Politics

Queens lawmaker urges Cuomo to release vulnerable incarcerated people amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Carlotta Mohamed

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