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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

Alleged members of the Bad-Co Ballout gang, indicted on charges including murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy, are shown in mugshots released by the Queens District Attorney’s Office

AMNY

‘Shadyville’ crackdown: 32 alleged gang members face murder, conspiracy charges in historic Queens bust

man in shirt sits at court hearing for making terroristic threats against Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

Queens DA charges Texas man with hate crimes for making terroristic threats against Zohran Mamdani

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

Astoria

Teen girls attack fellow student from William Cullen Bryant High School at Astoria subway station: DA

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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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Courts

Jamaica man sentenced to life for brutal triple murder of girlfriend, her son and cousin in 2022: DA

By Bill Parry

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News

A legacy cemented: Queens Hospital renames pavilion in honor of former Borough President Claire Shulman

By Athena Dawson

Long Island City

Queensbridge community honors late leader April Simpson-Taylor with street co-naming

The Spring 2025 class of new assistant district attorneys begins orientation after being sworn in by Queens DA Melinda Katz.

Courts

Queens DA Melinda Katz swears in six new assistant district attorneys

By QNS News Team

Sunnyside

Queens DA and city officials hosts forum on elder abuse prevention at Sunnyside Community Services

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News

Notorious Flushing squatter sentenced to two years in prison for illegally occupying home: DA

By Bill Parry

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People

Photos: DA Melinda Katz honors Queens leaders at Women’s History Month celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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News

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

By Bill Parry

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News

Evening of Fine Foods celebrates QCP’s 75th anniversary, raises $140K for disabilities support

By Athena Dawson

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Springfield Gardens

Cold case homicide: Queens DA seeks public help in solving 2020 murder of correction officer

By Bill Parry

Tren de Aragua gang member indicted for gun running

AMNY

A history of violence: 10 Tren de Aragua gun runners indicted in Queens firearm and drug bust

Queens DA Katz and CM Ariola address crime, quality of life at CB10 meeting

By Athena Dawson

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Port Authority dedicates LaGuardia Career Center to retired Assembly Member Jeffrion Aubry

By Bill Parry

Long Island City

Lavender Court Ladies Luncheon in Long Island City honors inspiring women of Queens

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Queens Village deli worker gets 24 years for gunning down pal over money dispute: DA

By Bill Parry

Sex trafficking

News

Flushing man gets 25 years to life in prison for ‘incredibly brutal’ murder, sex assault on 29-year-old woman: DA

By Bill Parry

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News

Jamaica man charged with stealing nearly $250K in pandemic relief funds to buy residential properties: DA

By Bill Parry

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