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A reputed gang member Rayvon Phillip was sentenced to 21 years in prison for killing a teenager from his neighborhood by firing multiple shots at a vehicle filled with people at a Springfield Gardens McDonald's in 2024.

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

By Bill Parry

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

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

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

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

OMNY machines where a select group of Fair Fares users will be able to tap payment

AMNY

MTA fare hike likely to happen this January, officials say

Isaiah Gurley is charged with animal cruelty and arson for allegedly killing a pit bull and torching the body on a street in South Ozone Park.

South Ozone Park

Alleged dog arsonist criminally charged with animal cruelty for killing, burning pit bull in South Ozone Park: DA

By Bill Parry

Ira Ellenthal

AMNY

Publishing exec and New York Daily News alum Ira Ellenthal dies at 88

Braata Productions folks singers huddle for "Banana.”

Caribbean Life

Vibes on Vibes

man with beard and suit speaking at NYC mayor debate Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani returns from Uganda trip without incident, immediately rejoins the campaign trail

Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly exposing himself to an 18-year-old girl on an F train in Kew Gardens.

Creep exposed himself to teen at Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry

NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa (c.) and Council Member Francisco Moya at the Park of Americas construction site.

Corona

Modern playgrounds, basketball courts and green spaces coming soon to Corona parks

By Athena Dawson

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Flushing

Flushing health fair offers free screenings and family fun

By Jessica Militello

Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell addresses the opening of the 4th Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in St. George, Grenada on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Caribbean Life

Turning the tide

Mayor Eric Adams smiling at campaign announcement

AMNY

Is Adams’ relationship with Trump on the rocks? And will that help his longshot reelection effort?

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A black Dodge Durango, seen here in surveillance footage, was used as a getaway vehicle in two armed robberies that occurred minutes apart in the Bronx, police said.

Police seek Bronx robbery crew in two street stickups 20 minutes apart – a day before double homicide

Ellen Adair, Mitzi Akaha, and Scott Thomas in "Coming Out Polyamorous."

Chain NYC Festival, set for mid-August, offers six LGBTQ shorts

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