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Astoria residents chat with officers from the 114th Precinct during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

News

Hundreds flock to National Night Out events in Astoria and Sunnyside

By Shane O’Brien

Cinco de Mayo completes repair work to its ceiling after suffering significant damage during last week's flood. Photo courtesy of Cinco de Mayo.

News

Bayside businesses remain open despite significant flood damage from recent storm

By Shane O’Brien

A migrant is detained by federal immigration officers at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., July 23, 2025.

Caribbean Life

Calls grow to halt ICE arrests at immigration hearings

An Elmhurst man was remanded into custody without bail on Tuesday after he was arraigned for the murder of his neighbor in a three-family home in Elmhurst on Aug. 3.

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Elmhurst man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of neighbor: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

JFK Airport breaks ground on parking lot aiming to reduce illegally parked trucks on Queens streets

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Queens Drug Treatment Gap Gets Necessary Community-Led Resources

By QNS’s Advertising Partner

The Queens College Choral Society is auditioning new members throughout August to perform works that will be presented during its 2025-2026 season.

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Auditions open for Queens College Choral Society’s upcoming performances

By Athena Dawson

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Permits filed to double size of 2-story residential building to house nine units in South Jamaica

By Ethan Marshall

U.S. Rep Grace Meng (center) joined AARP volunteers at a celebration of Social Security's 90th anniversary in Corona.

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AARP hosts Social Security anniversary celebration in Corona

By Athena Dawson

Police from the 111th Precinct are looking for two men who shoved a victim in a closet during a Bayside home invasion robbery on Sunday, Aug. 3.

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Duo stuffed victim in closet during Bayside home invasion robbery: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: ‘Man of God’ Eric Adams’ reelection effort nabs support from dozens of religious leaders

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at City Hall amid ICE raids

AMNY

Op-Ed | Building, preserving, and planning 426,000+ units of housing to make our city more affordable

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to commute, or shorten, ex-Rep. George Santos' prison sentence.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Trump to commute George Santos’ sentence

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EHS leaders and elected officials mark opening of new labor and delivery suite with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Some cannabis business owners fear their livelihoods could go up in smoke if lawmakers don’t act soon.

AMNY

Cannabis dispensary owners demand Albany special session to pass protection bill amid proximity rule change

Participants at the Feb. 23, 2025 rally in Central Park proudly waved Israeli flags and carried posters with the pictures, names, and ages of the hostages still in Hamas captivity.

AMNY

New Yorkers horrified by video of starving Israeli hostage digging own grave; calls for captives’ release from Gaza intensify

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Suspect caught on camera allegedly vandalizing civilian patrol vehicle in Ozone Park

By Bill Parry

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Four police officers injured when cruisers collide while racing to scene of shooting in Far Rockaway: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Capital One's flagship airport lounge opened at JFK Terminal 4 in June. 2025.

Capital One’s flagship JFK Airport lounge pays homage to NYC’s unique food, beverage and art scene

By Athena Dawson

The Greenpoint Lighting Avenue aims to make Greenpoint Avenue safer and brighter for pedestrians while also celebrating the diversity of local businesses. Photo: Cameron Blaylock.

News

Sunnyside Shines unveils Greenpoint Avenue lighting initiative, crowns commercial corridor as ‘Avenue of the World’

By Shane O’Brien

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Assemblymember Ron Kim to host annual back-to-school giveaway in Flushing

By Athena Dawson

Resorts World New York City received its last major land use approval from the state for its proposed $5.5 billion expansion into an integrated resort at Aqueduct.

South Ozone Park

Resorts World granted key land use approval from state for $5.5B expansion if granted commercial gaming license

By Bill Parry

QPL's location at Hunters Point is one of five Queens libraries to be expanded to seven-day service. Courtesy of Friends of Hunters Point Library

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Seven-day service extended to five Queens libraries as part of city budget expansion

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside Post

Recharge and reset: Sunnyside Self-Care Fest returns through Aug. 20

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