One of the three e-scooter companies involved in the DOT’s eastern Queens e-scooter program shared its plans to invest $2.5 million annually in operations and technology campaigns in Queens.  Lime shared with QNS on Tuesday, Sept. 10, its plans to invest $1.5 million into its Queens program this year and $2.5 million annually beginning in...

The Paul A. Vallone Queens Animal Care Center, located at 19-06 Flushing Ave. in Ridgewood, marked its first official opening day on Tuesday, Sept. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Paul Vallone advocated for the creation of animal shelters in every borough while representing City Council District 19 neighborhoods, and the ribbon cutting highlighted the legislator’s...

Owners, managers and staff at various food markets in Bayside say that food theft has become a bigger issue since the pandemic.  In interviews with QNS, they described various shoplifting methods, from hiding items in reusable tote bags to boldly filling a cart and dashing out of the store. With multiple causes and a variety...

The Queens Night Market returns this Saturday, Sept. 14, to Flushing Meadows Corona Park for its fall season. Running from 4 p.m. to midnight, the event will continue every Saturday through Oct. 26, culminating in its signature Halloween-themed celebration, complete with costume contests and trick-or-treating. John Wang, founder of the Queens Night Market, is excited...

Mayor Eric Adams visited Queens Village on Monday to highlight flood prevention and disaster preparedness investments across the five boroughs, before testing positive for COVID-19 and entering isolation at Gracie Mansion. The Mayor provided an update on new and ongoing efforts to protect public safety and property by combating flooding and safeguarding residents from the...