Springfield Gardens News – QNS

A 16-year-old South Jamaica boy was indicted by a Queens grand jury for the murder of 13-year-old Sanjay Samuel in Cambria Heights,a ccording to the Queens District Attorney's Office.

Southeast Queens teen indicted in murder of 13-year-old Sanjay Samuel in Cambria Heights: DA

By Bill Parry

Isaiah Gurley was indicted by a Queens grand jury on charges of animal cruelty and arson for allegedly torching a pit bull on a street on South Ozone Park in July.

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Queens man indicted on animal cruelty, arson charges for killing dog in South Ozone Park: DA

By Bill Parry

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South Jamaica teen held without bail for allegedly shooting 13-year-old boy to death in Cambria Heights: DA

By Bill Parry and Dean Moses

A 13-year-old Springfield Gardens boy who was shot in the head at a Cambria Heights Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot on Sept. 22 died two days later, according to authorities.

Springfield Gardens boy dies two days after gunman shot him in the head in Cambria Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

A man was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on South Conduit Avenue in Springfield Gardens on Aug. 13.

Driver fatally strikes pedestrian before speeding away in Springfield Gardens: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Queen teen driver sentenced on manslaughter, assault charges for killing 14-year-old girl in gruesome collision: DA

By Bill Parry

Celebrate Wildlife Month with a screening of 'The Whale' hosted by The Eastern Queens Alliance this July.

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Celebrate Wildlife Month with a screening of ‘The Whale’ in Springfield Gardens

By Athena Dawson

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Cold case homicide: Queens DA seeks public help in solving 2020 murder of correction officer

By Bill Parry

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Woman killed in single-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway in Springfield Gardens Saturday: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Things to Do

Join Eastern Queens Alliance for MLK Jr. Day of Service at Idlewild Park

By Athena Dawson

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New 116th Precinct in Southeast Queens unveiled after decades-long push

By Athena Dawson

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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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Holiday tree lighting ceremonies around the borough to mark the start of the season

By Colum Motherway

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Things to Do

Local nonprofit hosts cash mob to support Black-owned grocery store in Jamaica

By Athena Dawson

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Queens boxing coach empowers youth with after-school program teaching discipline and respect

By Colum Motherway

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Three Queens residents strike big in TAKE 5 lotto wins within a week

By Czarinna Andres

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Far Rockaway fare beater busted over weekend was wanted felon packing loaded firearm: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Courts

Member of ‘Black Rain’ drug crew pleads guilty to his involvement in three Queens cold case murders: Feds

By Bill Parry

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Rikers Island correction officer charged with rape of woman at his Springfield Gardens home: DA

By Bill Parry

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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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News

Young athletes channel Olympic spirit at NYPD Blue Chips’ new Track and Field Meet in Queens

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Southeast Queens woman identified ten days after she was struck and killed by driver of MTA bus: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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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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Courts

Southeast Queens parents of teen driver sentenced on child endangerment charges after son allegedly killed a girl during a horrific collision: DA

By Bill Parry

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