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Elected officials feed ceremonial lions at a Lunar New Year event hosted by Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Assembly Members Catalina Cruz and Steven Raga. Photo via Ramy Mahmoud.

CM Krishnan hosts Lunar New Year celebration in Elmhurst

By Shane O’Brien

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 28, 2026. Photo via Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency via Reuters

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Queens Congressional Democrats slam Trump over Iranian airstrikes

By Shane O’Brien

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$18 million secured by U.S. Rep. Meng to support 15 community projects across Queens

By Renee DeLorenzo

U.S. Rep. Gregory Meek calls for ICE to be defunding at a press conference at Queens Borough Hall Thursday afternoon. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

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Reps. Meeks, Meng join BP Richards to demand ICE accountability following fatal Minnesota shootings

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officias and community members celebrating the co-naming of Woodside Avenue as the "Dr. José P. Rizal Way" in a ceremony last Friday. Photo by Gerard Romo/NYC Council Media Unit.

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Elected officials, Filipino community celebrate co-naming of Woodside street in honor of Dr. José Rizal

By Shane O’Brien

Colombian restaurant Mojitos was one of 38 restaurants in Congressional District 6 to receive outdoor dining infrastructure at no cost as part of the initiative. Photo courtesy SBS.

Rep. Meng, business leaders tout success of outdoor dining initiative in Congressional District 6

By Shane O’Brien

Recycle your electronic waste for free this Sunday with a free event at Queens Botanical Garden.

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Elected officials to host electronic waste disposal event in Flushing this Sunday

By Shane O’Brien

The planned dispensary would have opened within 500 feet of an entrance to PS 58 - the School of Heroes. Image via Google Street View.

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State denies application for planned Maspeth cannabis dispensary near local school

By Shane O’Brien

Glow Cultural Center provided yo-yo demonstrations at Friday's block party. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

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Hundreds attend CM Ung’s inaugural ‘UNG-believable’ back-to-school block party

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

CM Sandra Ung announced details of the "UNG-believable" back-to-school block party at her district office on Monday. Photo courtesy of Council Member Sandra Ung.

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CM Ung announces free back-to-school block party, including giveaways and live entertainment

By Shane O’Brien

Charlie, Joe and John Troia pose with elected officials including U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Assembly Member Steven Raga and Council Member Robert Holden at the grand reopening of Rosa's Pizza last Friday. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Community celebrates grand reopening and 50th anniversary of Rosa’s Pizza in Maspeth

By Shane O’Brien

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.'

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

By Athena Dawson

Meng has introduced legislation that would require ICE agents to display their badge and badge number.

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Rep. Meng introduces legislation that would require ICE agents to display badge number

By Shane O’Brien

The planned dispensary would have opened within 500 feet of an entrance to PS 58 - the School of Heroes. Image via Google Street View.

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‘We will continue to fight against it’: CEC 24 to vote on resolution against proposed Maspeth cannabis dispensary

By Shane O’Brien

NASA astronaut Dr. Jonny Kim speaks to U.S. Rep. Grace Meng at NYSCI's auditorium on Friday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

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Out of this world: Queens students have live Earth-to-space conversation with NASA astronaut

By Shane O’Brien

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Meng fights for $2M in federal funds to upgrade aging Maspeth firehouse

By Czarinna Andres

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Queens lawmakers condemn Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as dangerous and unjust

By Shane O’Brien

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Velázquez leads Congressional push for New York for All immigration protections amid raids

By Shane O’Brien

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Post Office in Jackson Heights finally getting ADA ramp after years of advocacy

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Flushing intersection co-named for longtime community advocate Arthur O’Meally

By Czarinna Andres

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Rep. Grace Meng visits FDNY’s Squad 288/HazMat 1 in Maspeth

By QNS News Team

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Meng holds Social Security listening session in Elmhurst amid concerns over proposed federal cuts

By Shane O’Brien

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Meng and Queens Chamber of Commerce celebrate success of Small Business Help Desk program

By Athena Dawson

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Photos: Forest Hills honors fallen heroes at Memorial Day parade led by American Legion Post #1424

By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

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