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

Whitestone

NYPD detective shot after coming across carjacking in Queens; suspect in custody: sources

By Adam Daly and Dean Moses

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

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Douglaston

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

By Jessica Militello

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Flushing

Pantalones Tequila named official organic tequila of the New York Mets

By Jessica Militello

Help Special Olympics New York Find Coaches, Spaces, and Sponsors for NYC Athletes

New York Family

Help Special Olympics New York find coaches, spaces, and sponsors for NYC athletes

Mayor Eric Adams looks up at the sky

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams’ leading rivals pounce on latest swirl of corruption scandals

More than 40 community members and local leaders testified at the first public advisory hearing for Resorts World NYC's casino gaming license bid.

News

First public hearing on Resorts World’s casino gaming license bid draws community support

By Athena Dawson

A New Jersey truck driver was arrested on and charged in connection with a collision that killed a Queens Village man in January.

New Jersey man charged in collision that killed pedestrian in Queens Village: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Hunan Tapas has opened its doors at 41-07 Crescent St. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Hunan Tapas fusion restaurant opens its doors in Long Island City

By Shane O’Brien

Cops are looking for the suspect who was allegedly shoplifting at a Kew Gardens 99 cents store when she was caught in the act and attacked the woman who saw her stealing merchandise.

Woman caught shoplifting at Kew Gardens store, allegedly attacks employee who spotted her: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Elmhurst

Permits filed for 10-story residential building with 54 units in Elmhurst

By Ethan Marshall

Projekt NYC representatives at Wednesday's free backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Projekt NYC.

News

NYPD Community Affairs partners with local nonprofits, distributes 250 free backpacks in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

people holding signs in the rain at an airport

AMNY

Workers from 2 NYC airports rally for better working conditions during extreme heat

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Sponsored

Queens Culture on Display at Citi Field’s Summer Celebration

By QNS’s Advertising Partner

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New restaurants to try in Forest Hills

By Jessica Militello

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Flushing

Peck Park to be completely renovated following $6.3 million funding allocation from City Council

By Athena Dawson

Brendan Levy of the Queens Chamber of Commerce speaks in favor of Intro 1107 at Jackson Heights' Diversity Plaza. The legislation would expand flexibility for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Community groups host Jackson Heights rally in support of Airbnb bill that would expand city’s short-term rentals

By Shane O’Brien

Nan Xiang

Flushing

Ace your appetite with Tennis Fuel Set at Nan Xiang in Flushing

By Jessica Militello

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AMNY

amNY report of NYPD staffing crisis stirs up conversation in NYC Mayor’s race

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly stole a wallet dropped by a younger man as he passed through the turnstile at the Broadway/North Boulevard station in Woodside.

Long Island City

Suspect snatches cash-packed wallet from man at R train station in Woodside: NYPD

By Bill Parry

"La Chaparrita" at Mariscos El Submarino - one of many dishes US Open fans can sample near the 7 line in Queens. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Queens Together launches ‘Unofficial US Open Dining Guide’ encouraging fans to sample restaurants along the 7 line

By Shane O’Brien

Ingrid Lewis-Martin.

AMNY

Ex-Adams aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin to be hit with additional corruption charges on Thursday, lawyer says

The NYPD released images of a tattoo and jewelry that belonged to the woman whose skeletal remains were found along the Jackie Robinson Parkway on Aug. 6.

Glendale

Investigators working to identify skeletal remains of woman found on Jackie Robinson Parkway: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Flushing

Expansion permits filed to double size of 2-story residential building in Flushing to include eight units

By Ethan Marshall

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