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One of the cat residents of Espurresso Cat Cafe relaxing in the arms of a customer.

News

International Cat Day: Espurresso Cat Café offers coffee and cuddles in Bayside

By Paulina Albarracin

Cops from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are searching for this gunman who opened fire from a rooftop at the South Jamaica Houses NYCHA development on Aug. 5.

Jamaica

Gunman fires off multiple rounds at South Jamaica Houses NYCHA complex: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards calls for flood mitigation infrastructure to be installed on the Cross Island Parkway. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Politics

Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace

By Shane O’Brien

Chaofeng Ge of Flushing was found hanging by the neck while in ICE detention in Central Pennsylvania on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Flushing

Flushing man found hanging by the neck while in ICE detention in Central Pennsylvania facility

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly shot a 13-year-old boy at the Ocean Bay Apartments in Arverne on Thursday, Aug. 7.

News

Gunman wanted for shooting 13-year-old boy at the Ocean Bay Apartments in Arverne: NYPD

By Bill Parry

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the face on Thursday in Elmhurst and sought refuge in Castle Chicken on Broadway, where workers called police. Another 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with assault.

Elmhurst

Young teen arrested for stabbing 14-year-old boy in the face in Elmhurst: NYPD

By Bill Parry

reaccreditation

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital earns reaccreditation for providing patients with safe and high-quality care

By Ethan Marshall

Shaquan Butler was convicted of murder in the fatal beating of his 3-year-old son in the shelter for homeless families at the old Pan American Hotel in Elmhurst in November 2022.

Elmhurst

Elmhurst man faces life in prison for murder of 3-year-old son at family shelter in old Pan American Hotel: DA

By Bill Parry

The NYPD held a career day at its police academy in Queens on Thursday for hundreds of young people involved in its summer internship program, which aims to help the most at-risk youth find meaningful career paths.

AMNY

NYPD career day at Queens Police Academy aims to connect at-risk youth with professions

Queens College has received a $1.1 million grant to support its first-generation student population.

News

Queens College awarded $1.1M grant to support first-generation students

By Athena Dawson

Students are learning at Vaughn College's state-of-the-art simulator center to address the demand for more air traffic controllers in the New York City airspace, chronic shortages across the country, and the need for more than 71,000 air traffic controllers globally over the next decade.

AOC, Suozzi celebrate new expanded air traffic controller program at Vaughn College

By Bill Parry

Ace's Place, a new transitional housing program for trans New Yorkers, opened this summer in Long Island City, Queens.

Gay City News

New transitional housing program for transgender New Yorkers opens in Long Island City

New York State District Attorney Letitia James held a press conference on Thursday Aug. 7, detailing the first criminal case under recently passed legislation that criminalizes deed theft.

News

AG James files landmark criminal charges after elderly Queens woman’s home stolen in deed theft scheme

By Athena Dawson

man in suit at Zohran Mamdani rally speaking at press conference

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani accuses Cuomo of ‘conspiring’ with Trump in wake of reported call

Elected officials and organizations across Queens will host backpack giveaways throughout August as children prepare to return to school.

News

Free backpack giveaways taking place across Queens ahead of new school year

By Shane O’Brien

nypd officer in full uniform holding badge honoring Queens detective

AMNY

This Queens detective now wears the badge of a 9/11 hero, keeping his uncle’s legacy alive

Somedays Bakery owners Nick Zias and Joe Vaccaro (holding ceremonial scissors) were joined by associates, representatives from Cord Meyer, and a host of elected officials, including NYS Senator Toby Ann Stavisky; NYS Assemblyman Edward Braunstein; and NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino. Also adding to the festivities were representatives from Bay Terrace Community Alliance, Queens Community Board 7 & 11, Queens Chamber of Commerce, Bayside Business Association, and Boys & Girls Club of Queens.

Bayside

Bayside gets a taste of something special with Somedays Bakery

By Jessica Militello

NYC bins on 103rd Avenue. Photo courtesy of Office of Council Member Joann Ariola.

Politics

Ariola welcomes City Hall u-turn on free homeowner trash bins, says Mayor had ‘no other choice’

By Shane O’Brien

pesticide

News

Health department to spray parts of Queens with pesticides to kill mosquitoes, reduce risk of West Nile virus

By Ethan Marshall

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly groped a woman aboard a Q53 bus in Woodhaven before exiting in Middle Village.

Woman groped by stranger of Q53 bus in Woodhaven, suspect last seen in Middle Village: NYPD

By Bill Parry

twa

TWA hotel at JFK Airport takes home trophy as best North American Airport Hotel

By Claude Solnik

File photo from previous Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Concert event. Courtesy of Sunnyside Shines.

Sunnyside

Annual Bix Beiderbecke jazz concert to return to Sunnyside this Sunday

By Shane O’Brien

police vehicle on darkened block at scene of crime

AMNY

Queens shooting leaves man dead at public housing complex, suspect on the run

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on a project to expand a truck parking facility at JFK Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

News

A ‘win’ for southeast Queens: Port Authority breaks ground on JFK Airport truck parking expansion

By Athena Dawson

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Fernando Pena and Suzanne Furbote, owners of Late Bloomers in Queens, say their state-approved dispensary location is now out of compliance due to the recent change in proximity rules. Pena urged Governor Hochul to intervene before their business faces closure.

‘Generational wealth to generational debt’: Cannabis retailers warn of financial ruin without swift action on proximity rule

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal on the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 16, 2025.

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