Cambria Heights News – QNS

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Politics

Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members

By Colum Motherway

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DA Melinda Katz and NYPD announce takedown of 11 ‘worst of the worst’ gang members in Queens

By Colum Motherway

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News

Council Member Nantasha Williams awards $169K to 14 Southeast Queens food pantries

By Athena Dawson

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People

Hundreds attend 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Holiday Classic in honor of legendary coach Charles ‘Chuck’ Granby

By Athena Dawson

gun trafficking

Southeast Queens gun trafficking ring dismantled, 200 firearms seized in major bust

By Bill Parry

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Cambria Heights men indicted for Douglaston home invasion, kidnapping in August: DA

By Bill Parry

rapes

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes and burglaries increase across borough, grand larcenies decrease

By Ethan Marshall

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MTA’s fare-free bus program slated to end in Queens this week

By Athena Dawson

collisions

Police investigating two fatal collisions on Friday in Fresh Meadows and Cambria Heights

By Bill Parry

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News

Southeast Queens educators and community groups seeking donations for back-to-school drives

by Athena Dawson

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Southeast Queens residents push back against e-scooter program expansion during heated town hall

By Athena Dawson

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Three Cambria Heights men charged after terrifying home invasion and hostage situation in Douglaston early Saturday morning: DA

By Bill Parry

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Man stabbed multiple times during Cambria Heights armed robbery, four men remain at large: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Gunman sought for firing gun near the Queens Public Library branch in Cambria Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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People

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks hosts media roundtable: Discusses support for VP Harris and re-election bid

By Athena Dawson

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Acts of Kindness

Spectrum awards $20K scholarships to four Queens residents attending college

By Ethan Marshall

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NYPD holds meeting on new precinct coming to southeast Queens, discusses stationhouse and commanding officer candidates

By Athena Dawson

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News

Queens Public Library launches ‘Bookcycle Summer Tour,’ bringing books and services on three wheels

By Athena Dawson

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Environment

Op-ed | Saving our shade: The urgent need for robust tree care policies in New York City

By Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams

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Young man chased, punched out and robbed in Cambria Heights by gunman who remains at large: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights homeowners say ‘No’ to ‘City of Yes’ at packed town hall meeting

By Athena Dawson

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Cambria Heights postal worker caught on camera stealing mail from a Suffolk County distribution center: Feds

By Bill Parry

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Things to Do

Queens Public Library in Cambria Heights hosting free prom dress giveaway for local high schoolers Saturday

By Athena Dawson

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People

Rep. Meeks assures Cambria Heights: Vacant Rite Aid will not become a shelter

By Athena Dawson

More from Around New York

City Council announces guaranteed income program for homeless expecting moms

City Council set to provide guaranteed income to expecting homeless moms under new program

Members of the Queer Food Foundation at work.

Queer Food Foundation strives to be a lifeline for the LGBTQ food industry

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Sir Peter Cook, an English architect and professor – Episode 211

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New York Family

8 Hanukkah-Themed Gift Ideas