QNS News Headlines Archive for December 8, 2025

If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as March 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward.

Resorts World’s official application called for standardized tax rate across New York casinos

By Shane O’Brien

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Ridgewood Holiday Market shows off local vendors selling potential presents

By Patrick Stachniak

An NYPD recruit is accused of raping a woman at the Woodside Motor Inn on Queens Boulevard in October.

Recent recruit arrested at police academy in College Point for allegedly raping woman in Woodside: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Excavation resumes on upcoming LIC skyscraper following brief stall in progress

By Ethan Marshall

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Astoria man found guilty of attempted murder for pushing his mother out of a window at the Marine Terrace apartments in 2024: DA

By Bill Parry

Central Astoria LDC hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony in Astoria Park Sunday evening. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Astoria Park lights up for the holidays with 12th Annual Tree Lighting

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

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Photos: EHS hosts Christmas tree lighting celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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The big subway switch: Straphangers offer mixed verdict on first day of F and M train swap

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Annual tree lighting brings Middle Village residents together for caroling and hot chocolate

By Patrick Stachniak

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Politics

Judge orders DOT to halt plan for protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

A grandfather from Springfield Gardens was struck and killed by a moped rider in Jamaica on the evening of Friday, Dec. 5, police said.

Unlicensed moped operator fatally strikes senior pedestrian in Jamaica: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Photos: Forever Dancing puts on special performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ at St. Francis Preparatory School

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Queens favorite Somedays Bakery expanding with first-ever Manhattan location

By Jessica Militello

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Politics

Martin Lande senior home in Flushing receives $850,000 in federal funding

By Renee DeLorenzo

Karen Taylor of Selfhelp speaks to Jackson Heights seniors after the organization conducted a walking audit of the 34th Avenue Open Street. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Jackson Heights

Selfhelp releases audit of 34th Avenue Open Street calling for ‘simple and important’ changes

By Shane O’Brien

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Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Feds won’t fight dismissal of death penalty-eligible Mangione charges

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