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Kevin Mares, 25, of East Elmhurst, who was fatally shot in Puerto Rico early Sunday morning, was planning on getting engaged this fall to his girlfriend of six years, Angy Arguello.

East Elmhurst man killed in shooting while visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert

By Bill Parry

Tony Fabiano surveys the damage caused to his store by flooding at the end of July. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

News

Little Neck drum school suffers extensive damage during July floods

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Queens leaders rally in solidarity with immigrant communities amid TPS rollbacks

By Athena Dawson

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the face on Thursday in Elmhurst and sought refuge in Castle Chicken on Broadway, where workers called police. Another 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with assault.

Young teen arrested for stabbing 14-year-old boy in the face in Elmhurst: NYPD

By Bill Parry

One of the cat residents of Espurresso Cat Cafe relaxing in the arms of a customer.

News

International Cat Day: Espurresso Cat Café offers coffee and cuddles in Bayside

By Paulina Albarracin

Shaquan Butler was convicted of murder in the fatal beating of his 3-year-old son in the shelter for homeless families at the old Pan American Hotel in Elmhurst in November 2022.

Courts

Elmhurst man faces life in prison for murder of 3-year-old son at family shelter in old Pan American Hotel: DA

By Bill Parry

Queens College has received a $1.1 million grant to support its first-generation student population.

News

Queens College awarded $1.1M grant to support first-generation students

By Athena Dawson

Students are learning at Vaughn College's state-of-the-art simulator center to address the demand for more air traffic controllers in the New York City airspace, chronic shortages across the country, and the need for more than 71,000 air traffic controllers globally over the next decade.

Politics

AOC, Suozzi celebrate new expanded air traffic controller program at Vaughn College

By Bill Parry

New York State District Attorney Letitia James held a press conference on Thursday Aug. 7, detailing the first criminal case under recently passed legislation that criminalizes deed theft.

News

AG James files landmark criminal charges after elderly Queens woman’s home stolen in deed theft scheme

By Athena Dawson

NYC bins on 103rd Avenue. City Hall will soon be providing rebate checks to eligible households. Photo courtesy of Office of Council Member Joann Ariola.

Politics

Ariola welcomes City Hall u-turn on free homeowner trash bins, says Mayor had ‘no other choice’

By Shane O’Brien

west nile virus

News

Health department to spray parts of Queens with pesticides to kill mosquitoes, reduce risk of West Nile virus

By Ethan Marshall

Loycent Gordon, the owner of Neir's Tavern, speaking to the crowd at a Road to 200 block party in October 2023.

News

Woodhaven’s Neir’s Tavern announces record number of registrations for ‘Road to 200’ block party in October

By Paulina Albarracin

Grammy-nominated duo Odesza is set to headline the US Open Finals Afterparty on Sept. 6. Photo courtesy of USTA.

News

Odesza to headline US Open Finals Afterparty next month

By Shane O’Brien

A DOT worker came across the skeletal remains of a human along the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Glendale on Wednesday, Aug. 6.

Human remains found along the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Glendale: NYPD

By Bill Parry

The 103rd Precinct hosted their annual National Night Out Against Crime event on Tuesday, Aug 5.

News

Hundreds join 103rd Precinct at Rufus King Park for National Night Out Against Crime event

By Athena Dawson

national night out

Arts & Entertainment

Community celebrates National Night Out Against Crime with 104th Precinct at Juniper Valley Park

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Astoria residents chat with officers from the 114th Precinct during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

News

Hundreds flock to National Night Out events in Astoria and Sunnyside

By Shane O’Brien

Cinco de Mayo completes repair work to its ceiling after suffering significant damage during last week's flood. Photo courtesy of Cinco de Mayo.

Dining & Nightlife

Bayside businesses remain open despite significant flood damage from recent storm

By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep Grace Meng (center) joined AARP volunteers at a celebration of Social Security's 90th anniversary in Corona.

News

AARP hosts Social Security anniversary celebration in Corona

By Athena Dawson

police

Four police officers injured when cruisers collide while racing to scene of shooting in Far Rockaway: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Capital One's flagship airport lounge opened at JFK Terminal 4 in June. 2025.

Capital One’s flagship JFK Airport lounge pays homage to NYC’s unique food, beverage and art scene

By Athena Dawson

The Greenpoint Lighting Avenue aims to make Greenpoint Avenue safer and brighter for pedestrians while also celebrating the diversity of local businesses. Photo: Cameron Blaylock.

Dining & Nightlife

Sunnyside Shines unveils Greenpoint Avenue lighting initiative, crowns commercial corridor as ‘Avenue of the World’

By Shane O’Brien

school

News

Assemblymember Ron Kim to host annual back-to-school giveaway in Flushing

By Athena Dawson

Resorts World New York City received its last major land use approval from the state for its proposed $5.5 billion expansion into an integrated resort at Aqueduct.

News

Resorts World granted key land use approval from state for $5.5B expansion if granted commercial gaming license

By Bill Parry

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Art exhibits at Pen + Brush (left) and The Whitney (right)

These two biennials highlight New York’s art spring through two visions

Ignorance = Fear _ Silence = Death by Keith Haring, 1989 copyright © Keith Haring Foundation, Poster House Collection.

The visual fight: How posters chronicled NYC’s AIDS crisis

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