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Athena Dawson
Hi! My name is Athena Dawson and I am the Southeastern Queens reporter for QNS. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Hofstra University. Do you have a news tip? Email me at adawson@schnepsmedia.com
Queens rocked by rare 4.8 earthquake from New Jersey: Social media buzzes with reactions
By Athena Dawson and Anthony Medina
Things to do in Queens
Latest News
New transit coalition wants Mayor Mamdani to put pedal to the metal on expanding ‘Fair Fares’ benefits, making buses fare-free
Southeast Queens gun buyback event collects 124 firearms, including 10 assault weapons: DA
Mamdani announces $38 million investment in electric heating pumps for NYCHA Beach 41st Street development in Edgemere
MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor says AI-generated Epstein images ‘incredibly difficult’
Op-ed | Affordability without opportunity is a dead end for our district
Entertainment
Soul to Soul: A celebration of African American and Yiddish folk music traditions in Bayside
Damien Douglas recounts journey from Queens to Hollywood
Photos: Attendees take in annual Queens Tech and Career Expo
Photos: Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents Lunar New Year celebration at Kupferberg Center for the Arts
Flushing Town Hall marks Lunar New Year with ‘Red Horizon’ art exhibit











