City Councilmember Tiffany Cabán Archives – QNS

Elected officials and organizations across Queens will host backpack giveaways throughout August as children prepare to return to school.

News

Free backpack giveaways taking place across Queens ahead of new school year

By Shane O’Brien

ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.

Politics

González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

By Shane O’Brien

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Elmhurst

Elmhurst Hospital resident physicians rally for equity among workers, patients

By Ethan Marshall

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PoliticsNY

City Council passes bills to expand, protect abortion rights in rebuke to SCOTUS decision

Irish

Sunnyside

PHOTOS: St. Pat’s for All parade celebrates Irish heritage and LGBTQ+ pride

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Astoria

Queens council member warns constituents of mayor’s anti-gun police unit

By Julia Moro

A woman administrating nasal swabs for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test looks at the swab after taking it from a man at a mobile testing site in the Queens borough of New York

Astoria

‘We need more sites now’: Queens lawmakers call on mayor to ramp up COVID testing

By Julia Moro

Astoria

Astoria councilwoman makes history as first queer Latina to serve District 22

By Julia Moro

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Astoria

Queens senator honors 9/11 first responder and longtime Mets usher in pair of street co-naming ceremonies

By Julia Moro

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Brooklyn subway platform where two women were assaulted

Suspect questioned for deranged Brooklyn subway assaults on women, including shoving one victim onto tracks

The Rainbow Flag and American Flag at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 13.

Rainbow Flag continues to fly at Stonewall National Monument after defiant re-raising ceremony

Assemblyman Steve Stern

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A Conversation with Assemblyman Steve Stern of New York’s 10th District

Shot of an old ship in New York Harbor, depicting the NYC Revolutionary Trail.

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NYC Revolutionary Trail Launches June 2026: A Free AR Walking Tour for Families