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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

Rep. Grace Meng and Sen. John Liu brought together community groups and healthcare leaders for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday July 29 about the impact of President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

Flushing

Queens lawmakers, healthcare providers analyze impact of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on NYC

By Athena Dawson

A jury in Queens Supreme Court found Roosevelt Rose guilty of murder and other crimes for killing a South Jamaica mom of four on Mother's Day 2022 in front of her daughter on a narrow, dead-end street where she lived.

Jamaica

Jamaica man gets 25 years to life for Mother’s Day hit-and-run that killed a mom of four in front of her daughter: DA

By Bill Parry

Sunnyside Post

Housing lottery underway for 15 units in Woodside residential building, rent starts at $880

A crowd of runners turning at the first corner of the 2023 QDR Elmhurst Mile in Elmhurst.

Elmhurst

Ready, set, go! Elmhurst Mile returns on Aug. 2

By Paulina Albarracin

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

Weather

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

By Ethan Marshall & Zachary Gewelb

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

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Opinion

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

By Bill Scarborough and Niki Cross

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

By Ethan Marshall

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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

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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

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