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

Politics

Queens electeds, Venezuelan community share mixed reactions to Maduro arrest

By Shane O’Brien

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

Relax Spa, an alleged brothel at 23-20A Broadway, was shuttered last month after an undercover police investigation determined the presence of prostitution at the premises. Photo via Google Street View.

Cops shutter alleged Astoria brothel after months-long investigation

By Shane O’Brien

Diana Moreno has secured the Queens Democratic Party's nomination ahead of a special election next month. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno Campaign.

Politics

Queens Democratic Party nominates Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani in AD36

By Shane O’Brien

The U.S. Capitol building under siege. (REUTERS/Stephanie Keith TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Politics

Liu calls on state Legislature to pass bill mandating public schools teach ‘true history’ of US Capitol attack

By Shane O’Brien

Street Vendors gather at City Hall to celebrate passage of the Street Vendor Reform Package. Photo courtesy of Street Vendor Project.

Politics

Street vendors criticize Adams for 11th-hour veto of Street Vendor Reform Package

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Francisco Moya joined representatives from the Mount Horeb Baptist Church for a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Reverend Darlene Spurling Morgan. Photo via Council Member Francisco Moya Facebook.

Religion

Corona street co-named in honor of Rev. Darlene Spurling Morgan

By Shane O’Brien

Flushing Town Hall will host a diverse selection of Lunar New Year events to celebrate the Year of the Red Horse.

Flushing Town Hall to host diverse Lunar New Year lineup

By Shane O’Brien

Alewife Brewing closed its doors on Dec. 28. Photo QNS file photo

Alewife Brewing permanently shutters in Sunnyside

By Shane O’Brien

Lauren Skye Scruggs with her mother Stephany McClain and elected officials at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills. Photo via Arts4All Foundation

Sports

Olympic gold medalist Lauren Skye Scruggs visits Long Island Jewish Forest Hills

By Shane O’Brien

The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez

Politics

Races to watch in 2026 that could alter political landscape in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosts “Talk with Eric: A Community Conversation” at I.S. 61 in Corona, Queens on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The town hall was one of the most-read political stories of the year. Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Politics

Year in Review: Queens’ top political stories of 2025

By Shane O’Brien

Resorts World's efforts to secure a downstate gaming license was one of the biggest stories of the year.

News

Year in Review: Queens’ top stories from June 2025

By Shane O’Brien

Justin "Cupcake" Santiago, of Ozone Park, was identified as the leader of one of the most prolific auto-theft rings in the city in nearly a decade. The bust was the biggest story on QNS in May.

News

Year in Review: Queens’ top stories from May 2025

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Sandra Ung with P.S. 122Q students at a recent holiday giveaway. Photo via CM Sandra Ung Twitter.

Politics

CM Ung distributes toys to PS 120Q students during series of holiday events and giveaways

By Shane O’Brien

Council Speaker Adrienna Adams and Council Member Shekar Krishnan joined Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens CEO Costa Constantinides for a closing ceremony on Dec. 16. Photo by Gerard Romo/NYC Council Media Unit.

Politics

Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens holds closing ceremony ahead of major redevelopment project

By Shane O’Brien

Guests glide through NYSCI's "Space Glide" rink. Photo via the New York Hall of Science.

‘Glide through the cosmos’ at NYSCI’s interactive Space Glide rink

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Fantasy author Rebecca Yarros tops reading lists across Queens libraries in 2025

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Sandra Ung speaks at a recent State of the District Address in Flushing Library. Photo courtesy of CM Sandra Ung.

Politics

Sandra Ung gives 4th State of District Address ahead of final term in office

By Shane O’Brien

An NYC Parks Kids Week event at the Salt Marsh Nature Center in Brooklyn's Marine Park. Photo via NYC Parks.

NYC Parks announces free Kids Week events in parks across Queens for winter holidays

By Shane O’Brien

LaGuardia Community College hosted its third annual Christmas party in Long Island City last Friday. Photo courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.

Politics

LaGuardia Community College hosts third annual Christmas party to honor influential community partners

By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. John Liu and Champions Martial Arts donated hundreds of toys to families of soldiers at Fort Totten. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Politics

Liu, Champions Martial Arts donate hundreds of toys to military families at Fort Totten

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Street Vendors gather at City Hall to celebrate passage of the Street Vendor Reform Package. Photo courtesy of Street Vendor Project.

Politics

City Council passes Street Vendor Reform Package raising cap on number of food vendor licenses

By Shane O’Brien

Cabán has introduced the Delivery Protection Act, which would force delivery companies to recognize delivery drivers as their employees. Cabán rallied alongside Teamsters outside the DBK1 facility on Dec. 12. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Cabán, Teamsters rally at City Hall in support of legislation requiring companies to directly hire their drivers

By Shane O’Brien

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