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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.

Politics

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.

Woodside

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.

Bayside

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.

Flushing

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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

Maspeth

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.'

Flushing

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.

Politics

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.

News

‘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.

News

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

By Shane O’Brien

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Maspeth

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

By Czarinna Andres

Big Beautiful Bill

Politics

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

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

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

By Shane O’Brien

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Jackson Heights

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

Arthur O'Meally

News

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

By Czarinna Andres

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News

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

By QNS News Team

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News

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

By Shane O’Brien

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News

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

By Athena Dawson

memorial day

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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News

Fresh Meadows intersection renamed in honor of longtime CB11 board member Christine Haider

By Czarinna Andres

Passport day

Meng, local lawmakers to host Passport Day in Forest Hills ahead of summer travel

By Czarinna Andres

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Politics

Meng introduces bipartisan bill to reimburse SNAP fraud victims

By Shane O’Brien

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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

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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.

New York Family

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