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A teenager was stabbed while defending a friend from two attackers in front of an Astoria gym on July 17.

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Teen stabbed in front of Astoria gym trying to defend friend under attack: NYPD

A College Point man was arrested and charged with stabbing a 32-year-old man to death in Corona in May.

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Queens man charged in fatal stabbing of Corona man: NYPD

NASA astronaut Dr. Jonny Kim speaks to U.S. Rep. Grace Meng at NYSCI's auditorium on Friday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

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Out of this world: Queens students have live Earth-to-space conversation with NASA astronaut

Cops are looking for a woman who stole an N train in Astoria and took it one station south to Dutch Kills.

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Woman sought for taking N train in Astoria on brief joy ride: NYPD

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Over 700 people sign petition to prevent potential closure of Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Rise Light & Power representatives, city officials and public advocates launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, July 17.

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BP Richards, city officials launch ‘historic’ community-driven ‘Reimagine Ravenswood’ plan

A Queens homeless man is being held without bail after he allegedly shot his estranged wife to death in front of his stepdaughter on a St. Albans street last month.

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Homeless man charged with murder of estranged wife in front of his stepdaughter in Queens: DA

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González-Rojas files to run against Ramos for western Queens state Senate seat, touts ‘bold leadership’

An early morning fire near the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City sent thick black smoke over Western Queens on July 16..

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Early morning fire near Ravenswood Generating Station sends thick black smoke over western Queens: FDNY

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Median rent of NYC apartments reach record high $4,700 in June 2025: report

The Pit Bull allegedly leapt over the wire metal fence pictured to attack multiple dogs. Photo: Shane O'Brien

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Astoria dog owners raise the alarm after aggressive pit bull viciously attacks several dogs

Cops are looking for three suspects who were involved in a shooting incident near the LIRR Jamaica train station on the night of July 7.

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Three teenagers sought for shooting into a crowd near the Jamaica LIRR station: NYPD

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Brooklyn artist paints towering mural to Queens at new affordable housing site

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Hochul celebrates expansion of Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport

The Queens Borough Board voted to approve the creation of the city’s largest electric vehicle charging station in Springfield Gardens.

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Queens Borough Board greenlights major EV charging hub in Springfield Gardens

Stars of the US Open promotional poster. Photo courtesy of USTA.

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John McEnroe, Venus Williams to take part in star-studded US Open fan event

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly snatched a bag from a senior as he waited for a J train in Woodhaven last month.

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Masked man snatches senior’s snacks at Woodhaven subway station: NYPD

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Manhattan man sentenced for stabbing deaths of two Queens men in 2021: DA

Medical examiner loads body into van in Queens

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Rotting dead body found inside parked van in Queens

Posted on July 14, 2025

NYPD officer in vest and white shirt with officer in blue shirt pull up yellow caution tape at scene where man was shot

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Queens man shot dead on residential block; cops seek suspect

Posted on July 12, 2025

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Rideshare and delivery drivers hold memorial in Queens for colleagues killed on the job

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Average price of Queens houses surpasses $1M in Q2 2025: Report

William Blount, 60, was found guilty of following Rothschild down the steps of the Queens Plaza subway station on February 24, 2022, before kicking her and then brutally bashing her skull with a hammer some 13 times before making off with her bag.

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Violent felon sentenced to 25 years to life for brutal Queens hammer attack that left victim asking ‘Why me?’

Posted on July 10, 2025

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Deadly Belt Parkway crash claims lives of Springfield Gardens man and Manhattan mother: NYPD

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Council Member Won, husband Eugene Noh denounce ‘sexist’ scrutiny after he joins Adams campaign

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Asian supermarket giant 99 Ranch Market to open first NYC store in Flushing

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Holden slams Charter Revision Commission proposals as ‘City of Yes on steroids’

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Limited-edition ‘Welcome to Queens’ street signs go on sale as part of NYC DOT’s monthly drop

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Faith meets fashion in the life and work of Queens designer Tobi Rubinstein

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Hollis man arrested for alleged rape of 14-year-old boy, NYPD seeks additional victims

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Op-ed: What the MTA won’t tell you about the Queens Bus Network Redesign

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Grandmother is NYC’s first lithium-ion battery fire fatality of 2025 after Flushing pizzeria blaze: FDNY

domestic violence

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City Council launches $3M initiative to support immigrant survivors of domestic violence

survivors

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Op-Ed: Empowering survivors by investing in the communities that know them best

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Queens students showcase public speaking skills at inaugural debate championship in Kew Gardens

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Duo on moped rob 23 people in multi-borough chain-snatching spree: NYPD

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Cops make three gun arrests in three different boroughs in 24 hours, body cam footage shows

Posted on July 8, 2025

Big Beautiful Bill

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Queens lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as dangerous and unjust

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Mayor Adams hears community concerns on housing, e-bikes, education at Bayside town hall

NYPD harbor boat with two officers on deck patrolling murky waters of East River

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Man’s decomposing body found aboard boat in the Newtown Creek: NYPD

Posted on July 6, 2025

police officer with yellow tape at crime scene where person was stabbed with blood-covered cloth on ground

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Queens bar stabbing: Six men sought for attacking victim in early-morning assault

Posted on July 6, 2025

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Queens stabbing: Man dead, two others hospitalized in early-morning bloodshed

Posted on July 5, 2025

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Queens Council Members celebrate $2.5 million in funding for AAPI curriculum

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CUNY dancers bring African diasporic traditions to Queensboro Dance Festival

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Millionaire renters surge in NYC as high earners opt for luxury leases: report

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Queens BP backs Jamaica rezoning plan with conditions for housing, schools and jobs

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Micro units account for over 40% of NYC’s rental supply pipeline: report

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Holden: Council failed veterans in NYC budget while increasing immigration spending

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