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NASA astronaut Dr. Jonny Kim speaks to U.S. Rep. Grace Meng at NYSCI's auditorium on Friday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

News

Out of this world: Queens students have live Earth-to-space conversation with NASA astronaut

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

Israeli Consul General visits Queens to discusses antisemitism on American college campuses

By Ethan Marshall

Children harvest plants at the hydroponics lab at New York Hall of Science. Photo courtesy of NY Sun Works/New York Hall of Science.

News

Queens families harvest over 50 pounds of produce at NYSCI’s hydroponics lab

By Shane O’Brien

Students at the One Stop Richmond Hill Community Center build rockets and explore space-themed projects during a two-week NASA summer camp in July 2025.

News

Richmond Hill community center hosts NASA-themed summer camp for local youth

By Czarinna Andres

Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers was the first African-American to play in the major leagues.

Flushing

Jackie Robinson’s ties to Queens go beyond the parkway bearing his name: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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News

Queens students showcase public speaking skills at inaugural debate championship in Kew Gardens

By Athena Dawson

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Politics

Queens Council Members celebrate $2.5 million in funding for AAPI curriculum

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Francis Lewis High School graduate joins elite ranks of Milken Scholars

By Ethan Marshall

Developer Charles Henry Grosch used to live at this home on 64th Street in Ridgewood.

Glendale

One of Ridgewood’s forgotten builders: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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News

Queens high school students take top prize in NYC Minecraft Battle of the Boroughs

By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

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Flushing

Queens Botanical Garden offers nature-filled summer programs for kids

By Jessica Militello

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Sports

Middle Village and Ridgewood players unite for Memorial Day hockey showdown

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Queens College honors over 4,000 graduates at 101st commencement

By Czarinna Andres

Queensborough Community College

News

Queensborough Community College honors Class of 2025 at 64th commencement ceremony

By Czarinna Andres

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South Richmond Hill teens learn life-saving skills through SAFE youth initiative

By Athena Dawson

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News

St. John’s University celebrates Class of 2025 at 155th commencement

By Athena Dawson

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News

PuppetMobile returns to Rego Park with free marionette show featuring Pippi Longstocking

By Colum Motherway

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News

Queens robotics school heads to international stage after sweeping state titles

By Athena Dawson

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News

Student-led community walk at P.S. 88Q in Ridgewood bridges generations through advocacy

By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

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News

Hundreds at St. John’s University protest new Customs and Border Protection partnership

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Council Member Sandra Ung visits PS 244 in Flushing to support AAPI curriculum

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Douglaston second graders lead community service project through Civics for All initiative

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Queens students advance in Minecraft esports competition ahead of NYC’s first-ever Video Game Festival

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Queens Community House marks 26 years of youth empowerment at annual leadership conference

By QNS News Team

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