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Astronaut Jonny Kim who met with Queens students in 2022, now orbiting Earth on first space mission

By Athena Dawson

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People

Jamaica Estates gymnast shines at state championship, sets sights on regionals

By Athena Dawson

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People

Flushing resident and Holocaust survivor Hanna Slome honored by Queens officials on her 100th birthday

Czarinna Andres and Ramy Mahmoud

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People

Far Rockaway pastor reflects on journey from journalist to White House-honored faith leader

By Athena Dawson

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People

Greater Ridgewood Historical Society to celebrate the lives of Helen and John Ries with dedication of Memorial Picnic Grove

By Colum Motherway

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People

U.S. Navy honors Whitestone native with Sailor of the Year award for excellence in medicine

By QNS News Team

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People

Assembly Member Nily Rozic honors local educator during Women’s History Month

By Athena Dawson

People

Queens centenarian celebrates 101st birthday at Clearview Older Adult Center in Bayside

By Czarinna Andres

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People

Photos: DA Melinda Katz honors Queens leaders at Women’s History Month celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

The 2025 Caribbean Impact honorees at the gala held at Terrace on the Park, Queens.

Caribbean Life

Outstanding luminaries honored at Gala Caribbean Impact Awards

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People

‘I reject the notion that my race or sex would bar my focus in life’: Queens honors Constance Baker Motley with USPS stamp unveiling

By Athena Dawson

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People

Owner of infamous ‘space shuttle’ bus in Ridgewood plans lawsuit after NYPD towing wrecks vehicle

By Colum Motherway

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People

Italian American Women’s Center hosts luncheon, art exhibit for International Women’s Day

By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

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AMNY

Dr. Hazel Dukes, 92, remembered as long-time champion of civil rights in NY

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People

Queens’ most influential and iconic Power Women celebrated at the esteemed annual ceremony

By Colum Motherway

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Opinion

Finding inspiration in self-doubt: How a Queens artist is redefining his creative process

By John Segreto

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People

Queens rap icon Nas celebrated in Albany for his work with youth and economic development

By Athena Dawson

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Glass ceiling shattered: Queens battalion chief becomes FDNY’s highest-ranking woman

By Bill Parry

Candidate for NY City Council District 28, Janeet Singh, left, is pictured with a resident, District Leader Albert Baldeo, Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, Bibi Alli, and others, who pleaded with President Trump for compassion, and to make a pathway to legal status, for law-abiding immigrants, who are business owners, and parents of professional children, during a demonstration in Richmond Hill, Queens.

‘We are all immigrants’: Richmond Hill community rallies for unity and protection in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

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Woodhaven

Schmidt’s candy: Woodhaven’s timeless chocolate shop celebrates Valentine’s Day with nostalgic delights

By Jessica Militello

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AMNY

Potential Trump mass deportations could have ‘devastating impact’ on NYC, financial experts say

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood bubble tea shop faces surge in hate incidents and shoplifting, Holden pledges support

By Colum Motherway

People

Just a kid from Queens: Kevin Montalvo turns pain into purpose, uniting Queens through the power of running

By Paulina Albarracin

Principal Bill Psoras and students of Newtown High School with Assemblyman Raga, Dr. SenGupta and Ms. Kumar honoring Lena Goren, Peri Hirsch, Rosalie Simon, Inge Auerbacher and Jean Sklar

Elmhurst

Holocaust survivors share powerful WWII stories at Elmhurst school for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

By Colum Motherway

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