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Mayor Eric Adams thanked the FBI for contacting the NYPD with news of a student with a gun threatening to shoot up Cardozo High School in Bayside.

Bayside

Heightened security at Cardozo High School after student was busted for bringing loaded gun onto Bayside campus: NYPD

By Bill Parry

The planned dispensary would have opened within 500 feet of an entrance to PS 58 - the School of Heroes. Image via Google Street View.

News

State denies application for planned Maspeth cannabis dispensary near local school

By Shane O’Brien

Parent Gabriella Labouriau speaks at a protest outside St. Demetrios against planned bike lanes along 31st Street. Photo 31st Street Business Assocation.

Astoria

St. Demetrios parents, school administrators rally against planned protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

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Woodside

Women-owned small businesses spotlighted at SOLA Woodside event

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Community stakeholders, elected officials and York College faculty celebrated the Investiture Reception of York College President Dr. Claudia V. Schrader.

News

Community celebrates investiture of York College President Dr. Claudia V. Schrader

By Athena Dawson

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Jamaica

Award-winning chef opens Vibe BBQ at Resorts World New York City

By Taliah Gabriel

park for all

Queens cultural institutions debut ‘A Park For All’ lineup of fall events

By Athena Dawson

The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.

News

Health Department to spray pesticides for West Nile Virus in parts of southern Queens

By Athena Dawson

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Astoria

Young entrepreneurs shine at Astoria’s First Tween & Teen Maker’s Market

By Jessica Militello

Council Member Julie Won announced preliminary plans for a new school at 5-46 46th Ave. on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Council Member Julie Won.

Politics

Won, Adams announce preliminary plan for Vernon Boulevard middle school as part of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

august

Rents continued climbing across the board Queens in year-over-year in August 2025: report

By Ethan Marshall

NYC bins on 103rd Avenue. City Hall will soon be providing rebate checks to eligible households. Photo courtesy of Office of Council Member Joann Ariola.

Politics

City Hall to provide homeowners with automatic rebate checks for NYC Bins

By Shane O’Brien

bail

Howard Beach man held without bail for allegedly stabbing his father to death in family home: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Celebrate the season: a guide to fall events at Queens Botanical Garden

By Jessica Militello

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Glendale

Hate Crimes Task Force investigating anti-gay attack inside Glendale deli: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Elected officials, city agencies and developers at Wednesday's groundbreaking event at the Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills. Photo: Ola Wilk/Wilk Marketing Communications.

Developers, elected officials break ground as Parkway Hospital set to be converted to affordable housing complex

By Shane O’Brien

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Jackson Heights

Photos: Flushing Bank opens new branch in Jackson Heights

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

man in shirt sits at court hearing for making terroristic threats against Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

Queens DA charges Texas man with hate crimes for making terroristic threats against Zohran Mamdani

Council Member Julie Won speaks during Wednesday's Council hearing on the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan. Photo: Emil Cohen/NYC Council Flickr.

Politics

CM Julie Won vows to vote against OneLIC Neighborhood Plan if neighborhood priorities are not included

By Shane O’Brien

suspect

Suspect sought in Kew Gardens jewel heist at private residence near Forest Park: NYPD

By Bill Parry

women

Corona

Suspect wanted for allegedly groping three women as they walked to work in Corona: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Long Island City

Your autumn hair care survival guide, straight from Ellee Salon in Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

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Queens County Farm Museum to host 42nd Annual Agricultural Fair

By Jessica Militello

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Jackson Heights

LGBTQ+ advocate calls for passage of GIRDS Act

By Jimmy Robles

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