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President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funds to states home to local governments with sanctuary city policies. Official White House photo.

Politics

Elected officials in Queens slam Trump over threats to withhold federal funds for sanctuary cities

By Shane O’Brien

Gov. Kathy Hochul with State Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Grace Lee, the chief sponsors of a bill aimed at improving how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools. Also pictured is Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Photo courtesy of State Sen. John Liu.

Politics

Gov. Hochul signs bill aimed at improving how AANHPI history is taught in New York schools

By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. John Liu receives an award for Check Pilot of the Year. Photo via New York Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

Politics

Queens Sen. John Liu named Civil Air Patrol Check Pilot of the Year

By Shane O’Brien

Korean Community Services said the long-awaited elevator will allow the non-profit to greatly expand its existing services. Photo courtesy of KCS

Bayside

Korean Community Services to install long-awaited elevator at Bayside headquarters

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

Smash, not trash, your leftover Halloween pumpkins this year at the Queens Botanical Garden.

News

Queens Botanical Garden to host annual ‘Pumpkin Smash’

By Shane O’Brien

Speakers at Sunday's town hall criticized State Sen. John Liu for introducing parkland alienation legislation necessary for the progress of Metropolitan Park. Photo courtesy of Flushing Workers Center.

Politics

Over 200 attend ‘anti-casino’ town hall in Flushing, criticize Sen. Liu over support of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

Released Israeli hostage, Eitan Abraham Mor, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, is reunited with his family, in Reim, in Israel October 13, 2025.

Politics

Elected officials across Queens welcome return of hostages as Trump declares Israel-Hamas War ‘over’

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

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

State Sen. John Liu, Assembly Member Grace Lee and members of the R.E.A.C.H coalition at Wednesday's rally calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the AANHPI Education Equity Act into law. Photo courtesy of State Sen. John Liu.

News

State Sen. Liu co-hosts rally calling on Hochul to sign AANHPI education legislation into law

By Shane O’Brien

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

Richards and Mamdani at Friday's endorsement event in Richmond Hill. Photo: Lloyd Mitchell.

Politics

BP Richards endorses Mamdani, draws mixed reaction from elected officials across Queens

By Shane O’Brien

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Bayside

Food, fun and community at 111th Precinct’s National Night Out

By Jessica Militello

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

Queens lawmakers present the Queens Museum with a check for $8.5 million. Photo Ramy Mahmoud/QNS

News

State lawmakers announce $8.5 million in funding for Queens Museum’s new children’s museum

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

BP Richards, elected officials celebrate reopening of Flushing Library auditorium

By Athena Dawson

Big Beautiful Bill

Politics

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

By Shane O’Brien

109th precinct

Flushing

Flushing’s 109th Precinct celebrates community wins, honors longtime council president

By QNS News Team

birthright citizenship

Politics

Queens lawmakers denounce Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s birthright citizenship order

By Shane O’Brien

Arthur O'Meally

News

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

By Czarinna Andres

Astoria

Advocates push for speed limiter law as Queens drivers rack up hundreds of school zone tickets

Sunnyside

AANHPI Heritage Month celebration honors Queens’ diversity at Woodside school

ramos

Politics

Ramos disappointed by Senate vote but ‘stands on principle’ in opposing Metropolitan Park casino parkland bill

By Shane O’Brien

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