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NYPD officers stand near the cordoned-off scene on the Whitestone Expressway service road in Queens on Friday

Whitestone

‘Friendly fire’ injures NYPD detective during Queens carjacking arrest

Adam Daly, Dean Moses and Athena Dawson

The long-awaited Halletts Point esplanade is open to the public along the East River waterfront in Astoria.

Astoria

Halletts Point esplanade in Astoria opens, reconnecting community to East River waterfront

By Bill Parry

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Long Island City

MTA opens three new modernized elevators at the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City

By Bill Parry

AMNY

Mayor Adams says ‘hell no’ to stepping down amid latest bribery charges against ex-top aides

New York Junior Tennis & Learning member Kento Smith works as a ball crew member at the 2025 US Open. Photo courtesy of NYJTL.

Flushing

Queens strongly represented in US Open ball crew

By Shane O’Brien

Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the iconic World's Fair Unisphere in the background. File photo

Politics

New report describes Flushing Meadows Corona Park as most ‘overlooked’ park in the city

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

Queens Theatre announces lineup for 2025-2026 season

By Jessica Militello

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Flushing

Elderly woman injured during purse snatching in Flushing: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Former administrator at Queens charity accused of stealing more than $800K: DA

By Bill Parry

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Douglaston

Fern and Aurora brings ube donuts and Filipino-flair to Douglaston

By Jessica Militello

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Flushing

Pantalones Tequila named official organic tequila of the New York Mets

By Jessica Militello

Help Special Olympics New York Find Coaches, Spaces, and Sponsors for NYC Athletes

New York Family

Help Special Olympics New York find coaches, spaces, and sponsors for NYC athletes

Mayor Eric Adams looks up at the sky

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams’ leading rivals pounce on latest swirl of corruption scandals

More than 40 community members and local leaders testified at the first public advisory hearing for Resorts World NYC's casino gaming license bid.

News

First public hearing on Resorts World’s casino gaming license bid draws community support

By Athena Dawson

A New Jersey truck driver was arrested on and charged in connection with a collision that killed a Queens Village man in January.

New Jersey man charged in collision that killed pedestrian in Queens Village: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Hunan Tapas has opened its doors at 41-07 Crescent St. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Hunan Tapas fusion restaurant opens its doors in Long Island City

By Shane O’Brien

Cops are looking for the suspect who was allegedly shoplifting at a Kew Gardens 99 cents store when she was caught in the act and attacked the woman who saw her stealing merchandise.

Woman caught shoplifting at Kew Gardens store, allegedly attacks employee who spotted her: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Elmhurst

Permits filed for 10-story residential building with 54 units in Elmhurst

By Ethan Marshall

Projekt NYC representatives at Wednesday's free backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Projekt NYC.

News

NYPD Community Affairs partners with local nonprofits, distributes 250 free backpacks in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

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AMNY

Workers from 2 NYC airports rally for better working conditions during extreme heat

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Sponsored

Queens Culture on Display at Citi Field’s Summer Celebration

By QNS’s Advertising Partner

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New restaurants to try in Forest Hills

By Jessica Militello

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Flushing

Peck Park to be completely renovated following $6.3 million funding allocation from City Council

By Athena Dawson

Brendan Levy of the Queens Chamber of Commerce speaks in favor of Intro 1107 at Jackson Heights' Diversity Plaza. The legislation would expand flexibility for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Community groups host Jackson Heights rally in support of Airbnb bill that would expand city’s short-term rentals

By Shane O’Brien

More from Around New York

The overturned tour bus along Interstate 90 in Pembroke, N.Y., on Friday after crashing while bound for New York City.

Multiple dead after tour bus bound for NYC overturns upstate

Sandra Oh & Lupita Nyong'o in Shakespeare in the Park's "Twelfth Night."

Shakespeare in the Park is back with ‘Twelfth Night’

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Schneps Podcasts

Bridging City Hall and Nonprofits with Michael Sedillo, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services

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New York Family

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