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Things to Do

Where to eat in Queens for NYC Restaurant Week 2026

By Jessica Militello

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect who is wanted for an unprovoked assault on an on-duty MTA worker in Jackson Heights.

Suspect remains at large following unprovoked assault of MTA worker at Jackson Heights transit hub: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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On-duty MTA worker injured in unprovoked attack on 7 train platform in Jackson Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Attorney-General Letitia James inaugurates Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry at Elmcor's Northern Boulevard facility Friday night. Also pictured is former Assembly Member Jeff Aubry.

Politics

Hundreds attend CM Shanel Thomas-Henry’s inauguration at packed Elmcor center

By Shane O’Brien

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

Firefighters battled a fatal fire in Astoria on Thursday mormon on the top floor of a 14-story apartment building in the Queensview coop complex on Crescent Street.

Western Queens apartment house fires leave two dead in Astoria and Jackson Heights: Officials

By Bill Parry

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Drug trafficking operation along Roosevelt Avenue corridor in Jackson Heights dismantled: DA

By Bill Parry

Vandals sprayed the large menorah in Travers Park with foam early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Hiram MoVandals sprayed the large menorah in Travers Park with foam early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Hiram Monserrate. nserrate.

Travers Park menorah vandalized in antisemitic attack: NYPD

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

‘We don’t want this’: Metropolitan Park casino protesters rally one last time ahead of gaming commission vote

By Renee DeLorenzo

Brian Romero alongside Assembly Members Catalina Cruz and Jessica González-Rojas at Monday's kickoff event. Photo courtesy of Brian Romero.

Politics

Former González-Rojas chief of staff Brian Romero holds kickoff event for Assembly District 34 campaign

By Shane O’Brien

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Fitness & Wellness

PureGym, formerly Blink Fitness, officially opens 8 locations in Queens

By Jessica Militello

Karen Taylor of Selfhelp speaks to Jackson Heights seniors after the organization conducted a walking audit of the 34th Avenue Open Street. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Jackson Heights

Selfhelp releases audit of 34th Avenue Open Street calling for ‘simple and important’ changes

By Shane O’Brien

Cops are looking for these suspects for allegedly snatching necklaces from victims in Jackson Heights, Corona and Maspeth, as well as Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Chain-snatchers sought in crime spree spanning western Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Heavily armed federal agents in combat gear descend upon Queens neighborhood in predawn raid that rattled residents

The FDNY battled a 2-alarm fire on the upper floors of an apartment building at 37-52 89th St. in Jackson Heights that displaced 27 adults and four children.

Two-alarm fire damages a dozen units in Jackson Heights apartment building: FDNY

By Bill Parry

Mesa Verde tenants protest against A&E on Nov. 8. Photo courtesy of Jude Costello.

Real Estate

Mesa Verde tenants rally against landlord A&E after persistent elevator outage and rodent infestations

By Shane O’Brien

A Briarwood man who allegedly broke into two vehicles in front of the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights was arraigned for bail jumping after he fled the state and was apprehended in California last month.

Briarwood bail-jumper busted in California, extradited back to Queens to face grand larceny, burglary charges: DA

By Bill Parry

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Things to Do

Queens businesses team up for food drive and canned goods collection

By Jessica Militello

A mother became separated from her baby during the morning rush hour at the Jackson Heights-74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue transit hub, setting off a frantic search, albeit a short one.

Mother and baby reunited after they became separated on E train in Jackson Heights

By Bill Parry

Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Jackson Heights resident celebrate the co-naming of 34th Avenue as Paseo Park. Photo by Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit.

Elected officials, community orgs gather for co-naming of Jackson Heights’ 34th Avenue as ‘Paseo Park’

By Shane O’Brien

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Woman robbed by two bike-riding muggers in Jackson Heights after they knocked her to the sidewalk: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Queens stabbing leaves 21-year-old critical after early morning dispute, police say

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Things to Do

Queens Distance Runners announces free registration for NYC students in Kids of Queens 5K and Mile

By Paulina Albarracin

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Jackson Heights

Photos: Jackson Heights Beautification Group hosts annual Halloween parade

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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US President Donald Trump looks on before departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 16, 2026.

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