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Queens lost some great people in 2025 including its longtime voice of letters, a trailblazing judge, a beloved lawmaker, and a hero firefighter from the Rockaways.

News

Year in Review: A farewell to the Queens figures we lost in 2025

By Bill Parry

Far Rockaway gang member Abel "Moreno" Mora was sentenced for a shooting in Brooklyn the same day he was involved in a shootout at Beach 13th Street and New Haven Avenue that sent children running for safety on Aug. 13, 2023.

Far Rockaway Trinitarios street gang member called ‘danger to society’ after sentencing for shooting, smuggling drugs into MDC: Feds

By Bill Parry

Alewife Brewing closed its doors on Dec. 28. Photo QNS file photo

Sunnyside

Alewife Brewing permanently shutters in Sunnyside

By Shane O’Brien

firefighters

Elmhurst

Four firefighters hurt, 12 residents displaced, by 2-alarm house fire in Elmhurst: FDNY

By Bill Parry

business

News

Year in review: Queens’ top business stories of 2025

By Jessica Militello

Lauren Skye Scruggs with her mother Stephany McClain and elected officials at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills. Photo via Arts4All Foundation

Sports

Olympic gold medalist Lauren Skye Scruggs visits Long Island Jewish Forest Hills

By Shane O’Brien

apps

Astoria

Apps to help you stay focused and productive in 2026

By Jessica Militello

The old Catfish Soulfood Cafe in Springfield Gardens was destroyed during a three-alarm fire on Dec. 28.

Springfield Gardens

Former soul food restaurant destroyed during three-alarm fire in Springfield Gardens: FDNY

By Bill Parry

The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez

Politics

Races to watch in 2026 that could alter political landscape in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

illegal

CM Holden calls for ‘illegal event’ task force ahead of New Year’s Eve

By Patrick Stachniak

western queens

Astoria

Your guide to trying something new in western Queens in 2026

By Jessica Militello

lumina

Corona

Housing lottery underway for five units at the Lumina in Corona, rent starts at $2,117

By Ethan Marshall

new year's resolution

Astoria

How to turn your New Year’s resolutions into permanent habits

By Jessica Militello

vandal

Hate Crimes Task Force searching for vandal who ripped a menorah from a vehicle in Kew Gardens: NYPD

By Bill Parry

stories

News

Year in Review: Queens’ top stories from January 2025

By Bill Parry

unlimited body

Astoria

Unlimited Body NY redefines wellness from classes to community

By Jessica Militello

christmas

‘A Joe Addabbo Christmas’ comes to Tudor Village in Ozone Park

By Patrick Stachniak

silver gull beach

Cabana building gutted at Silver Gull Beach Club in Breezy Point during 3-alarm blaze early Wednesday morning: FDNY

By Bill Parry

Council Speaker Adrienna Adams and Council Member Shekar Krishnan joined Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens CEO Costa Constantinides for a closing ceremony on Dec. 16. Photo by Gerard Romo/NYC Council Media Unit.

Astoria

Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens holds closing ceremony ahead of major redevelopment project

By Shane O’Brien

fitness

Astoria

Your guide to western Queens fitness in the new year

By Jessica Militello

Guests glide through NYSCI's "Space Glide" rink. Photo via the New York Hall of Science.

Corona

‘Glide through the cosmos’ at NYSCI’s interactive Space Glide rink

By Shane O’Brien

chemicals

Glendale

City Council bans ‘forever chemicals’ in FDNY equipment with Ariola-backed legislation

By Patrick Stachniak

queens

News

Fantasy author Rebecca Yarros tops reading lists across Queens libraries in 2025

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Sandra Ung speaks at a recent State of the District Address in Flushing Library. Photo courtesy of CM Sandra Ung.

Flushing

Sandra Ung gives 4th State of District Address ahead of final term in office

By Shane O’Brien

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