QNS News Headlines Archive for January 21, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of government announce crackdown on junk fees

AMNY

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor takes on hotel ‘junk fees,’ condemns antisemitism in Brooklyn

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Two new apartment buildings proposed on Cypress Avenue in Ridgewood

By Patrick Stachniak

A Maspeth teenager was criminally charged with manslaughter and other crimes for allegedly speeding more than 100 mph on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens Village when he crashed into another car, causing the death of and elderly woman from Rosedale.

Maspeth teen charged with manslaughter for causing death of an elderly Rosedale woman in Queens Village crash: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Where to eat in Queens for NYC Restaurant Week 2026

By Jessica Militello

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect who is wanted for an unprovoked assault on an on-duty MTA worker in Jackson Heights.

Suspect remains at large following unprovoked assault of MTA worker at Jackson Heights transit hub: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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New York Family

Sail4th 250 in NYC: Celebrate America 250 With Tall Ships, Fleet Week & Fireworks

A cop from Belle Harbor was indicted by a Queens grand jury for allegedly lying under oath and planting evidence in a Cambria Heights gun possession case in 2023.

Courts

Belle Harbor cop indicted on charges of perjury, official misconduct and tampering with evidence in Cambria Heights gun possession case: DA

By Bill Parry

Diana Moreno has picked up the Queens Democratic Party nomination in the race to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Assembly District 36. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno campaign.

Politics

Diana Moreno outlines vision for Assembly District 36 ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

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People

Community rallies in support of Jack Rivers, beloved Bayside teen battling stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Firefighters cope with bone-chilling temperature at two-alarm house fire in Woodhaven: FDNY

By Bill Parry and Lloyd Mitchell

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New York Family

Overnight Camp Questions to Ask

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New York Family

How to Handle Summer Camp Anxiety

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Handmade pasta and old-school vibes: Find your winter escape at Manducatis Rustica in Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

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Brooklyn Paper

Reynoso endorsed by Hotel and Gaming Trades Council in NY-7 Democratic primary

Police at scene of Queens homicide where man was shot dead.

AMNY

Queens man shot to death as wife watched in horror: cops

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Op-Ed | The judges who shape New York long after the ballots are cast

Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth.

In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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Schneps Podcasts

Gayle Horwitz, CEO of JASA

Brooklyn Jack and Friends Women’s History Month Celebration Lavender Blues

New York Family

24 Fun Women’s History Month Events for NYC Families