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us open fan week

Flushing

US Open Fan Week sees record turnout of nearly 240K people

By Ethan Marshall

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas poses with staff members and volunteers at the Corona backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.

News

González-Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Anti-ICE graffiti appeared on the Kosciuszko Bridge last Friday. Photo: Council Member Robert Holden Facebook.

Politics

Holden slams anti-ICE graffiti on Kosciuszko Bridge, warns rhetoric will ‘end in tragedy’

By Shane O’Brien

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Whitestone

Suspect arraigned for injuring mother and daughter in Whitestone carjacking that left cop wounded by friendly fire: DA

By Bill Parry

Raga distributes backpacks at Saturday's event. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

News

AM Raga provides hundreds of local children with backpacks, supplies ahead of new school year

By Shane O’Brien

Suspected dog abuser taping canine in park

AMNY

NYPD Quality of Life Team cuffs man who allegedly duct-taped dogs in Queens park

Queens locals donned festive clothing as they celebrated Jamaica's 63rd Independence day on Tuesday, Aug 19.

News

Vibrant celebration marks Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall

By Athena Dawson

JFK’s New Terminal One will be the new home for Qatar Airlines.

News

Qatar Airlines to build lounge space at JFK’s New Terminal One

By Athena Dawson

AMNY

Exclusive: Family of Queens bartender demands answers after she was set on fire and severely burned during lounge show

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News

Victoria’s Secrets: A week of Powerful moments

By Victoria Schneps

NYPD Police car

AMNY

Man fatally struck by NYPD cruiser while lying on the ground near US Open remains unidentified

Vintage storefronts from the 1930s were created along Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood in 1985 during filming of "Brighton Beach Memoirs"

Ridgewood

Ridgewood’s starring role in a 1980s coming-of-age film: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani posts strong general election fundraising haul, while Cuomo and Adams lag behind

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Long Island City

MTA opens three new modernized elevators at the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City

By Bill Parry

AMNY

Mayor Adams says ‘hell no’ to stepping down amid latest bribery charges against ex-top aides

New York Junior Tennis & Learning member Kento Smith works as a ball crew member at the 2025 US Open. Photo courtesy of NYJTL.

Flushing

Queens strongly represented in US Open ball crew

By Shane O’Brien

Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the iconic World's Fair Unisphere in the background. File photo

Politics

New report describes Flushing Meadows Corona Park as most ‘overlooked’ park in the city

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

Queens Theatre announces lineup for 2025-2026 season

By Jessica Militello

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Flushing

Elderly woman injured during purse snatching in Flushing: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Former administrator at Queens charity accused of stealing more than $800K: DA

By Bill Parry

NYPD officers stand near the cordoned-off scene on the Whitestone Expressway service road in Queens on Friday

Whitestone

‘Friendly fire’ injures NYPD detective during Queens carjacking arrest

Adam Daly, Dean Moses and Athena Dawson

Fern and Aurora

Douglaston

Fern and Aurora brings ube donuts and Filipino-flair to Douglaston

By Jessica Militello

The long-awaited Halletts Point esplanade is open to the public along the East River waterfront in Astoria.

Astoria

Halletts Point esplanade in Astoria opens, reconnecting community to East River waterfront

By Bill Parry

tequila

Flushing

Pantalones Tequila named official organic tequila of the New York Mets

By Jessica Militello

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Suspected dog abuser taping canine in park

NYPD Quality of Life Team cuffs man who allegedly duct-taped dogs in Queens park

“Griffin in Summer," directed by Nicholas Colia, screens at Regal Union Square on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.

Q&A: Writer/‌director Nicholas Colia on coming-of-age comedy ‘Griffin in Summer’

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Schneps Podcasts

Bridging City Hall and Nonprofits with Michael Sedillo, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services

How to Reset Your Child’s Sleep Schedule for Back to School: Tips for Better Sleep

New York Family

How to Reset Your Child’s Sleep Schedule for Back-to-School: Tips for Better Sleep