News Archive – QNS

Won distributes toys at an event at Ravenswood Houses on Friday. Photo courtesy of office of Council Member Julie Won.

Politics

Won, community groups distribute more than 1,000 toys to D26 children, with 2 giveaways remaining

By Shane O’Brien

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Ravenswood

Suspect wanted for assaulting elderly cab driver as he drove through Ravenswood: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Maspeth

Lithuanian officials visit historic church in Maspeth to honor the Knights of Lithuania

By Patrick Stachniak

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St. Albans

St. Albans man gets 50 years to life in prison for murdering nephew during argument over chicken during family barbecue in 2023: DA

By Bill Parry

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Bayside

St. Mary’s Hospital for Children receives nearly $1 million in capital funding

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Ridgewood

Whole Foods Marketplace signs lease for property in Ridgewood

By Patrick Stachniak

Rescue 4 and Squad 288 responded to a call of a person trapped in a blind shaft at the College Point Cement Terminal on Monday, Dec. 15.

Civilian rescued from shaft at College Point Cement Terminal: FDNY

By Bill Parry

Elected officias and community members celebrating the co-naming of Woodside Avenue as the "Dr. José P. Rizal Way" in a ceremony last Friday. Photo by Gerard Romo/NYC Council Media Unit.

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Elected officials, Filipino community celebrate co-naming of Woodside street in honor of Dr. José Rizal

By Shane O’Brien

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Shots fired by CBP officer during road rage incident near JFK Airport: Sources

By Bill Parry

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Brooklyn Paper

$2M in city funding to transform Wyckoff Heights’ neonatal care, ‘where life starts’

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Politics

Meng hosts hearing to discuss Queens impact of Trump administration’s proposed cuts to STEM funding

By Renee DeLorenzo

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AMNY

Road rage suspect wanted after gunfire near JFK Airport: police

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Flushing

Flushing seniors receive free meals thanks to AM Rozic, Selfhelp Community Services

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Queens community celebrates as Hochul signs hospital language services bill into law

By Renee DeLorenzo

Gov Kathy Hochul with City Council member focused on fare hike

AMNY

FIRST ON amNY: City Council Transportation Chair urges Gov. Hochul to offset future fare hikes in coming budget proposal

Republican New York City Council Member Vickie Paladino, who is facing calls for censure over anti-Muslim social media posts.

AMNY

Progressive Caucus demands censure of Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino over her anti-Muslim social media posts

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Elmhurst

Photos: Elmhurst Hospital, BP Richards hold annual Winter Wonderland wellness event

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Cops are looking for these suspects who allegedly robbed two 16-year-old boys at knifepoint on board a Q22 MTA bus in Rockaway Park.

Duo wanted for knifepoint robbery of two 16-year-old boys on Q22 bus in Rockaway Park: NYPD

By Bill Parry

The New York State Gaming Commission voted Monday to approve all three bids for downstate gaming licenses, with three casinos now set to open in New York City by 2030. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Gaming Commission approves all 3 NYC casino bids, including Metropolitan Park & Resorts World in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

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AMNY

NYC subway crime dropped in November, over past 11 months, compared to 2024: NYPD

A Jamaica man was indicted by a Queens grand jury for allegedly terrorizing a 25-year-old woman at the Pomonok Houses subjecting her to rape, sex trafficking and other heinous crimes for months.

Jamaica man criminally charged with sex trafficking, rape and strangulation of victim at Pomonok Houses in Fresh Meadows: DA

By Bill Parry

Bayside kicked off the first night of Chanukah with its Grand Menorah Lighting at Bay Terrace Shopping Center on Dec. 14. The event was hosted by the Chabad of Northeast Queens.

Bay Terrace menorah lighting marks first night of Chanukah at Bay Terrace, honors shooting victims

By Renee DeLorenzo and Ramy Mahmoud

Amazon workers and Teamsters representatives rally at DBK1 in Woodside. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Woodside

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally at Woodside warehouse for union recognition

By Shane O’Brien

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood family raises over $1,500 for veterans, Toys for Tots with Christmas lights display

By Patrick Stachniak

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Firefighters outside Brooklyn matzoh factory after five-alarm fire

Five-alarm fire at Brooklyn matzoh factory injures firefighter, three others

An Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer walks past portraits of US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at US immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, US, December 9, 2025.

LGBTQ immigrants face more asylum rejections, though some still win cases

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New York Family

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