Jamaica Queens Archives – QNS

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Politics

Meeks hosts town hall in Jamaica, slams Trump-era policies and backs Cuomo for mayor

By Athena Dawson

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Courts

Jamaica man who attacked Sikh driver in fatal road rage incident gets 10 years: DA

By Bill Parry

Politics

Sen. Sanders discusses immigrant rights, church protections at Jamaica forum amid federal policy shifts

By Athena Dawson

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News

Two cybercrime crew members charged with stealing Taylor Swift concert tickets in $600K StubHub scam: DA

By Bill Parry

Firefighters battle smoke during Queens fire that left man dead

AMNY

Fast-moving Queens fire engulfs home, leaves man dead: FDNY

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19-year-old stabbed during fight near busy Jamaica intersection: NYPD

By Robert Pozarycki

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Politics

Elected officials denounce contractor’s treatment of cleaning staff in Queens and Manhattan

By Shane O’Brien

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AMNY

Queens mass shooting: Four suspected shooters behind carnage that left 10 people wounded near event hall still at large

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Jamaica

NYC Council and Queens Public Library celebrate $11M allocation for Central Library auditorium redevelopment in Jamaica

By Pilar Deleon

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Politics

Queens leaders divided over Daniel Penny acquittal, sparking heated reactions and call for improved mental health services

By Shane O’Brien

32BJ union members at Gertz Plaza Mall in November protesting against a decision to slash wages and cut benefits for cleaners. Photo: BJ32

Politics

Cleaners and security staff protest wage cuts and benefit losses at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien

A member of the public speaks to an MTA official about the Interborough Express as part of Wednesday's open house for the 2025-29 Capital Plan. Photo: Shane O'Brien

MTA hosts open house on $68 billion capital plan for major transit upgrades over next 5 years

By Shane O’Brien

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Jamaica

Popular chicken joint Raising Cane’s to open new Jamaica location Dec. 10

By Czarinna Andres

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Jamaica

Resorts World Casino marks ‘lucky 13th’ anniversary, celebrates community impact and future plans in Queens

By Athena Dawson

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Jamaica

Top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth over $28k sold at JFK Airport

By QNS News Team

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Jamaica

Local elected officials present $650K to support affordable housing improvements in Jamaica

By Athena Dawson

News

VP Records in Jamaica marks 45 years with ‘Reggae Blood Lines’ exhibit: A visual journey through Peter Simon’s lens

By Athena Dawson

Jamaica

CUNY York College Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader seeks to build community and inspire change

By Anthony Medina

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Jamaica

Activist dishes dirt on Jamaica garbage

By QNS News Team

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Center dedicated to police shooting victim Sean Bell closes

By Maggie Hayes

Jamaica

Jamaica residents, culture featured as ‘unsung greats’

By Maggie Hayes

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Kids & Education

Survey says overcrowding problem at Queens schools

By Liam La Guerre

COMRIE CONAME

Jamaica

Jamaica street co-named for civil rights activist Jefferson Diggs

By Maggie Hayes

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Holliswood Hospital closes

By Maggie Hayes

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