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Avo Taco has an array of tasty specialty cocktails and specializes in a range of tacos from chicken, to steak, shrimp, and veggie options.

Bayside

Avo Taco: A must-visit destination offering tacos, margaritas and outdoor dining in Queens

By Jessica Militello

Weather

FDNY, NYPD rescue drivers from flooding on Clearview Expressway in northeast Queens

By Ethan Marshall & Zachary Gewelb

Southeast Queens youngsters, families, and job seekers will now have even more access to the internet at the Jamaica YMCA's AT&T sponsored Connected Learning Center.

Jamaica

New Connected Learning Center debuts at Jamaica YMCA with $50K grant from AT&T

By Athena Dawson

Mayor Eric Adams at the funeral of slain NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in a Midtown mass shooting on Monday, July 28. Thursday, July31, 2025.

AMNY

Mayor Adams praises controversial NYPD unit that Mamdani vowed to dismantle during funeral for slain Bronx cop

a line of people walk through an open gate in a Queens subway station

AMNY

Fare evasion: MTA ‘prototype’ gates at busy Queens subway station remain in place despite rampant fare-beating

A crowd of local runners sprinting past the start line at the 2023 NYC Police Chase 5K at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Corona

Summer’s last hurrah: Enjoy these August races in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

Sunnyside Post

Your guide to new art exhibits and events in Sunnyside

Brooklyn Paper

Four Sparrow Marsh restoration bolsters Jamaica Bay environment

flood

Opinion

Op-ed | Legislation isn’t enough: Queens residents demand a flood resilient borough

By Bill Scarborough and Niki Cross

fan week

US Open Fan Week starts Aug. 18 featuring world-class lineup of tennis and entertainment for fans

By Ethan Marshall

Court 16

Queens Post

Ready to rally? Dive into western Queens’ dynamic pickleball and tennis scene

The body of a South Ozone Park man was pulled from Jamaica Bay in Broad Channel on July 27, and police are working to determine how he died.

Body of South Ozone Park man found floating in Jamaica Bay off Broad Channel: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Queens Post

Western Queens’ best bars to catch the U.S. Open

Cops are looking for three suspects who allegedly injured a woman in broad daylight on a Douglaston street before speeding off in a dark-colored Infiniti sedan.

Douglaston

Trio sought for injuring a senior woman in Douglaston robbery: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Astoria Pool

Astoria Post

More than just a pool: Astoria’s urban oasis boasts fresh look and free swims

shoot

Springfield Gardens gang member gets 21 years for fatally shooting teen at local McDonald’s: DA

By Bill Parry

American Brass

Queens Post

A ferry rider’s guide to neighborhood gems in Astoria and Long Island City

rendering of Interborough Express IBX

AMNY

Interborough Express: The new IBX light rail line from Queens to Brooklyn is now one step closer to a reality

The MTA is expanding locations of its Customer Service Centers for commuters across the five boroughs.

Queens riders to gain more support as MTA expands Customer Service Centers

By Athena Dawson

Residents of Middle Village are in shock after a 4 alarm fire on Monday, July 28, destroyed several local businesses.

‘It’s devastating’: Middle Village residents mourn loss of beloved businesses following four-alarm fire

By Athena Dawson

Man with beard and suit speaking Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

In wake of mass shooting, Mamdani says past NYPD-bashing posts ‘out of step’ with his mayoral bid

Two Brooklyn men are charged with staging a motor vehicle accident for orchestrating this notorious 2024 crash on the Belt Parkway in Rosedale after several scammers were caught on the victim's dashcam, which was posted to TikTok, where it was viewed by millions worldwide.

Brooklyn men charged with orchestrating staged car crashes on Queens highways for insurance scams: DA

By Bill Parry

Jazzconcert

Flushing

Savor summer’s last notes at Flushing Town Hall

By Jessica Militello

A crowd of runners running past the start line at the inaugural NYRR Start Line Series run in Long Island City.

Sports

New York Road Runners host inaugural Start Line Series run in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

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Decals on an officially licensed New York State marijuana dispensary.

Gov. Hochul vows no dispensary closures after cannabis law misstep jeopardizes 89 NYC businesses

Hal Weiner faces the. camera in a close-up shot.

Hal Weiner, ally who joined gay movement by defending Sylvia Rivera, dies at 90

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