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News

Made in Queens 2026: Local makers tell their stories

By Tammy Scileppi

A kitchen at the Entrepreneur Space, run by QEDC in Long Island City. Photo by Shane O'Brien

News

QEDC’s Entrepreneur Space seeks aspiring Queens businesses and start-ups

By Shane O’Brien

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News

QEDC, AT&T and BP Richards donate 100 laptops to local students during Queens Tech and Career Expo

By Ethan Marshall

Street Vendors gather at City Hall to celebrate passage of the Street Vendor Reform Package. Photo courtesy of Street Vendor Project.

Politics

Street vendors criticize Adams for 11th-hour veto of Street Vendor Reform Package

By Shane O’Brien

Street Vendors gather at City Hall to celebrate passage of the Street Vendor Reform Package. Photo courtesy of Street Vendor Project.

Politics

City Council passes Street Vendor Reform Package raising cap on number of food vendor licenses

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials and street vendor advocates rally on the steps of City Hall in support of Intro 431A. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Street vendors, including Queens cohort, rally at City Hall for increased number of licenses

By Shane O’Brien

Attendees at a previous Queens Tech Night event. Image via QEDC.

News

Queens Tech Night returns with former NYC Transit chief Andy Byford as keynote speaker

By Shane O’Brien

News

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

By Shane O’Brien

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Dining & Nightlife

Queens Taste draws 500+ guests celebrating borough’s diverse culinary scene

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Five Queens entrepreneurs win $20K grants in 2025 Tech + Innovation Challenge

By QNS News Team

QEDC hosts inaugural 30th Avenue Winter Food Crawl to boost small businesses in Astoria

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News

After decades of leadership, QEDC Executive Director Seth Bornstein retires; Ben Guttmann named successor

By Czarinna Andres

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News

QEDC partners with Witness to Mass Incarceration to offer job training and support for formerly incarcerated

By Czarinna Andres

Long Island City

Queens Tech Night returns to LIC next month with Sesame Street producer as keynote speaker

Muertos

QEDC brings Día de los Muertos celebration to life at Corona Plaza this Friday

QNS News Team

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News

Five Queens startups win $20,000 each in 2024 Tech + Innovation Challenge

By Czarinna Andres

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Community Service

Councilwoman Lee announces graffiti cleanup initiative in Oakland Gardens

By Ethan Marshall

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Queens Chef Project’: Queens native photographs local chefs to honor their work during COVID-19 pandemic

By Julia Moro

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Dining & Nightlife

Two Rego Park ‘food-preneurs’ share their homemade goodies with neighbors during the pandemic

By Tammy Scileppi

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Arts & Entertainment

Women as change makers: Virtual networking event features business leaders, celebs & more

By Tammy Scileppi

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Business

Queens congresswoman’s legislation seeks to help women-owned businesses by reintroducing defunct federal agency

By Jenna Bagcal

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Arts & Entertainment

Find handcrafted art, food and perfume as the MadeinQueens Boutique Block debuts in Bayside

By Jenna Bagcal

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Astoria

Astoria councilman gets nearly $300K toward street cleanups in wake of N train station closures

By Jenna Bagcal

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Business

Three Queens entrepreneurs win $10,000 to kick-start their businesses in annual QEDC competition

By Emily Davenport

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Gracie Mansion mayhem: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter’s bigoted protest sparks outrage and violent clashes

The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025.

Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait

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Schneps Podcasts

100 Years Strong: The Legacy and Future of VISIONS

Pot of gold catapult made with popsicle sticks, St. Patrick's Day

New York Family

13 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Events for Families on Long Island