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Jamaica

Newly renovated Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins reopens on Jamaica Avenue

By Ethan Marshall

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Flushing

CM Ung appointed deputy leader of the New York City Council

By Renee DeLorenzo

A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, in connection with a September fatal collision on the Long Island Expressway in Corona that that killed a local motorcyclist.

News

Teen charged with criminally negligent homicide in crash on the Long Island Expressway that killed a Corona man: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Long Island City

Demolition underway at future site of 43-unit residential building in LIC

By Ethan Marshall

Cops are looking for the four suspects who allegedly punched a 56-year-old woman working in a Queens Village spa during the early morning of Jan 11.

Woman beaten and robbed at Queens Village spa, four suspects remain at large: NYPD

By Bill Parry

President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds to states home to local governments with sanctuary city policies. Official White House photo.

Politics

Elected officials in Queens slam Trump over threats to withhold federal funds for sanctuary cities

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Riveting Audible docuseries created by Queens actor/‌comedian reveals his dad’s secret double life and shady past

By Tammy Scileppi

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Corona

Two suspects wanted for violent carjacking in Corona that left two men slashed and hospitalized: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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EHS $25 million modernization project leads to large cuts in energy use and carbon emissions

By Ethan Marshall

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Flushing

Nan Xiang in Flushing unveils new spicy mala beef xiao long bao

By Jessica Militello

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AMNY

Police release photos of suspect wanted for assaulting A train conductor in Queens

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso to succeed her in NY-7.

Politics

Outgoing Rep. Velázquez endorses Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in race to succeed her

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

As reports of SNAP benefit theft increase, officials urge recipients to remain vigilant

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Maspeth

CM Wong, NYC Sheriff’s Office crack down on illegal marijuana sales in Maspeth, Middle Village

By Patrick Stachniak

Former Astoria resident Joe Velasquez was indicted by a grand jury on Jan. 13 for the cold case murder of this still unidentified woman at the old Turf Motel 27 years after her body was discovered stuffed in a mattress box in Room 119.

Astoria

Former Astoria resident indicted in 1998 cold case strangulation murder of unidentified victim: DA

By Bill Parry

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Median sales price in Queens reaches highest on record in fourth quarter of 2025: Report

By Ethan Marshall

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Flushing

Two suspects wanted for a series of purse snatchings in and around Flushing in recent months: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Suspect in Queens murder escorted into back of police car

AMNY

Queens murder suspect cuffed: South Carolina man booked for shooting ex-girlfriend in ambush at her home

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking in front of sign

AMNY

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: City sues delivery app as Mayor signals tougher era amid enforcement ‘blitz’

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Queens closed last quarter of 2025 with year-over-year growth in prices and closings: Report

By Ethan Marshall

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has endorsed Brian Romero in the 34th Assembly District. Photo via Brian Romero.

Astoria

Velázquez endorses Abdelhamid, Romero over DSA candidates in western Queens Assembly races

By Shane O’Brien

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched out a victim before stealing his wallet in Rockaway Beach.

News

Suspect wanted for attacking man after argument turned physical in Rockaway Beach: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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News

Power Women of Queens to honor influential female leaders

By QNS News Team

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Corona

Eat your way around the world at QCP’s 30th Evening of Fine Food

By Jessica Militello

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