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Flushing

Israeli Consul General visits Queens to discusses antisemitism on American college campuses

By Ethan Marshall

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

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

By Shane O’Brien

Politics

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

By Shane O’Brien

Queens City Council Member Vickie Paladino, pictured in a file photo. Paladino is facing legal threats and calls for an ethics investigation after being accused of making false and inflammatory statements about the partner of slain activist Ryan Carson.

AMNY

Partner of murdered Brooklyn activist Ryan Carson calls for ethics probe into Queens City Council Member Paladino’s online attacks

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

Long Island City

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

By Bill Parry

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Rockaway Park woman sentenced in prison for trafficking 14-year-old girl: DA

By Bill Parry

Astoria Post

Queens Craft Brigade to host 8th anniversary celebration in Astoria

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

By Ethan Marshall

Mayor Eric Adams smiling and wearing suit as he walks near glass door

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Adams raises $1.5M over past month, on heels of CFB again denying him public funds

Open Fertility's new location on 30th Avenue. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Astoria Post

Fertility clinic opens new location in Astoria

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AMNY

A new lounge at JFK Airport turns missed flights into margaritas

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Elderly woman injured during mugging in East Elmhurst: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Tom Donlon sworn in as interim NYPD commissioner in September 2024, a role he now claims in a federal lawsuit was undermined by systemic corruption and political interference

AMNY

Bombshell lawsuit: Ex-Police Commissioner Tom Donlon claims Mayor Adams and NYPD leaders ran department as ‘criminal enterprise’

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.

Jamaica

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

By Bill Parry

Retro Fitness in Forest Hills unveiled indoor pickleball courts, featuring free play for the month of July.

Escape the heat with new indoor pickleball at Retro Fitness in Forest Hills

By Jessica Militello

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Addisleigh Park

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

By Jessica Militello

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Whitestone

Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa rallies supporters in Whitestone

By Robert Pearl

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Rosedale

Local Lions Club to host free health fair and block party in Rosedale July 27

By Athena Dawson

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News

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

By Athena Dawson

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

News

Queens Borough Board greenlights major EV charging hub in Springfield Gardens

By Athena Dawson

Mayor Eric Adams speaking in suit and tie at podium

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams to be endorsed by slew of law enforcement unions

Astoria Post

New Jersey men convicted of kidnapping Astoria man, torturing him in extortion scheme: Feds

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AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani heads into talks with business, Democratic leaders with ‘desire for partnership’

Person running into rain-soaked street in New York City amid flooding rain

AMNY

NYC’s sewer system faces decades-long overhaul as storms intensify, officials warn

More from Around New York

Upper East Side 91-year-old mugging victim and perpetrator in perp walk

‘I made a mistake’: Man sentenced to 15 years behind bars for beating 91-year-old on Upper East Side

Lee Soulja-Simmons delivers remarks during NYC Black Pride's 2022 Heritage Image Awards.

NYC Black Pride, slated for mid-August, presses on despite budget cuts

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Angela Boyer-Stump, a real estate advisor and licensed sales associate with Sotheby’s International Realty – Episode 240

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New York Family

2026 New York Family Ultimate Camp Fairs Are a Great Place to Start