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Flushing

US Open Fan Week sees record turnout of nearly 240K people

By Ethan Marshall

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas poses with staff members and volunteers at the Corona backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.

News

González-Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

JFK’s New Terminal One will be the new home for Qatar Airlines.

News

Qatar Airlines to build lounge space at JFK’s New Terminal One

By Athena Dawson

AMNY

Exclusive: Family of Queens bartender demands answers after she was set on fire and severely burned during lounge show

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News

Victoria’s Secrets: A week of Powerful moments

By Victoria Schneps

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AMNY

Man fatally struck by NYPD cruiser while lying on the ground near US Open remains unidentified

Vintage storefronts from the 1930s were created along Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood in 1985 during filming of "Brighton Beach Memoirs"

Ridgewood

Ridgewood’s starring role in a 1980s coming-of-age film: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani posts strong general election fundraising haul, while Cuomo and Adams lag behind

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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

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

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Douglaston

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

By Jessica Militello

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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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

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