David Weprin Archives – QNS

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

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AMNY

Tax relief: How New York seniors will get up to $300 off their property tax bills

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards speaks at the official announcement of a Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

BP Richards, Mayor Adams’ administration unveil plans for Queens Holocaust Memorial

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Linda Lee speaks at an event denouncing gun violence following the shooting of a 16-year-old school student at the intersection of Union Turnpike and Springfield Boulevard on Tuesday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Elected officials denounce gun violence in schools and call for action at site of Hollis Hills shooting

By Shane O’Brien

Honorees Elizabeth Mitchell, principal 27Q064 Queens; Tangerine Clarke, Caribbean Life contributor; Dr. Veronica Wiltshire, moderator; and Dr. Dhanpaul Narine, founder of the Queens Book Fair & Literary Festival, Inc., after plaques were presented on behalf of the organization., during a Black History presentation, at the Queens Library Richmond Hill Branch, on Feb. 8.

Caribbean Life

Queens Book Fair celebrates Black History at 7th educational initiative, honors two for exceptional contributions

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Rajkumar gains strong endorsements from Queens officials in Public Advocate race

By Colum Motherway

Debate Over Anti-Israel Stance at NYC School

AMNY

Council green-lights street co-naming for Sylvia Weprin, mom of Queens pol

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Politics

New proposed map for Assembly District 24 could end the 50-year Weprin family dynasty in seat

By Bill Parry

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People

Queens ‘Unity Rally’ brings diverse spectrum of leaders together in light of unwavering hate

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Cuomo delays New York City tax lien sale, sparing financial burden for homeowners

By Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech

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Queens lawmakers continue call to cancel city’s lien sale

By Jacob Kaye

News

Local doctor spends 100 days traveling to treat patients during COVID-19 crisis

By Victoria Schneps

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Jamaica

Transit advocates gather in Jamaica to blast MTA’s revenue neutral approach to bus redesign

By Max Parrott

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Bayside

Bayside’s Benjamin Cardozo High School gets new 795-seat annex to alleviate overcrowding

By Jenna Bagcal

Queens County Farm announces 1.6-acre expansion to bring more food ‘from farm to fork’

By Jenna Bagcal

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Politics

Cuomo signs Queens lawmakers’ bill preventing workplace discrimination for those who wear religious attire

By Jenna Bagcal

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Jamaica

Queens lawmaker teams with community activists in Jamaica for Child Victims Act seminar

By Jenna Bagcal

Northeast Queens lawmakers and Fresh Meadows leaders celebrate the passage of the Utility Responsibility Bill

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Politics

Get your ‘Motor’ running: Northeast Queens celebrates historic parkway trail extension for bicyclists and hikers

By Jenna Bagcal

Weprin calls on ICE to end detention of immigrants, asylum seekers

Queens lawmakers team with Amnesty International on legislation to protect immigrant detainees in local jails

By Jenna Bagcal

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Northeast Queens lawmakers want utility companies to ‘lift the costly yoke’ off homeowners for property damage

By Jenna Bagcal

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Politics

Queens lawmakers announce passage of ‘Religious Garb Bill’ in New York State Assembly

By Jenna Bagcal

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Community Service

Fresh Meadows assemblyman teams with City Harvest to help fight hunger

By QNS News Team

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Whitestone

Lawmakers in Whitestone blast Cuomo for ‘inadequate’ education budget plan

By Jenna Bagcal

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How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC With Kids: Best Viewing Spots & Fun Family Events