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Crime scene investigators from the 115th Precinct gathered evidence from the home at 26-30 96th St. in East Elmhurst following the fatal shooting on the night of Sept. 12, 2025.

South Carolina fugitive indicted for execution-style murder of ex-girlfriend in East Elmhurst: DA

By Bill Parry

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Far Rockaway man indicted on multiple charges for beating Malba homeowner during illegal street takeover: DA

By Bill Parry

From left to right: D36 candidates Rana Abdelhamid, Shivani Dhir, Mary Jobaida and Diana Moreno at a recent candidate forum in Astoria. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Astoria

Assembly candidates outline vision for District 36 at Astoria forum

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

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AMNY

Weekend woes: Most MTA subway lines impacted by construction-related disruptions starting late Friday night

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Long Island City

Three Queens neighborhoods among top 10 in NYC expected to have hottest markets in 2026: report

By Ethan Marshall

Young child having fun playing with wooden blocks, developing creativity and motor skills as Governor Hochul Announces 2-Care, a Major Step Toward Universal Child Care in New York State

New York Family

Gov. Hochul Announces 2-Care: Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in New York

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Long Island City

Queens AM Claire Valdez launches campaign to replace Nydia Velázquez in Congress

By Shane O’Brien

Cops are looking for the two electric scooter-riding suspects who stole an elderly man's property during a grand larceny incident in Corona.

Corona

Two suspects remain at large after targeting senior in a grand larceny incident in Corona: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Ridgewood

Ridgewood chocolatier makes chocolate by hand with help from AI

By Patrick Stachniak

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Astoria

Popcorn & paws: Movie Sundays kick off at Chateau Le Woof in Astoria

By Jessica Militello

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Long Island City

Long Island City man criminally charged with animal cruelty for allegedly dragging dogs from car: DA

By Bill Parry

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News

New York Blood Center declares blood emergency following deep drop in donations

By Ethan Marshall

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Astoria

Mamdani announces plans to restart 31st Street redesign in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

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Jamaica

St. Albans mother indicted after allegedly killing her baby boy in his father’s Jamaica home: DA

By Bill Parry

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Long Island City

Vibe Fitness LIC officially opening next week

By Jessica Militello

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Bayside

Housing lottery in progress for 12 units at the Hana in Bayside, rent starts at $2,974

By Ethan Marshall

Venezuelans gather outside federal court in Manhattan on Monday during the arraignment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Photo by Dean Moses.

Jackson Heights

Queens electeds, Venezuelan community share mixed reactions to Maduro arrest

By Shane O’Brien

Attorney General Letitia James released body-worn camera footage that was obtained as part of an investigation into the police-involved fatal shooting of Chez Fray on Dec. 29.

AG releases body-worn camera footage of police involved fatal shooting of Far Rockaway man in front of his parents

By Bill Parry

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New housing program helps self-employed New Yorkers qualify for mortgages

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Astoria

New year, no booze: How to master Dry January in Queens

By Jessica Militello

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Corona

New year, new shows! What’s coming to Queens Theatre this winter and spring

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Ridgewood

AM Rajkumar bill cuts back red tape on construction projects and affordable housing

By Patrick Stachniak

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Astoria

Free and budget-friendly ways to beat the winter blues in Queens

By Jessica Militello

González-Rojas speaks at a campaign event at A Child's Place, where she called for a statewide commitment to universal childcare. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

González-Rojas launches ‘New Deal for Families,’ calls for statewide commitment to universal childcare

By Shane O’Brien

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Police tape surrounds a vehicle after its driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026.

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Young child having fun playing with wooden blocks, developing creativity and motor skills as Governor Hochul Announces 2-Care, a Major Step Toward Universal Child Care in New York State

New York Family

Gov. Hochul Announces 2-Care: Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in New York