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Brooklyn Paper

Reynoso endorsed by Hotel and Gaming Trades Council in NY-7 Democratic primary

Elected officials, community members and Café Shangrila owners at the ribbon-cutting for Sunnyside's new Himalayan restaurant. Photo: Shane O'Brien

New Himalayan fusion restaurant Café Shangrila celebrates grand opening on Queens Boulevard

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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People

Queens Library Book Fair honors 2025 Phenomenal Women at Richmond Hill Library

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

New York Democrats demand meeting with RFK Jr. over Trump health funding cuts

By Shane O’Brien

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News

QEDC partners with WITNESS to launch entrepreneurship program for previously incarcerated LGBTQ+ individuals

By Czarinna Andres

Sunnyside

St. Pat’s for All Parade in Queens takes on political significance amid Trump policies

Congestion pricing will introduce tolls for motorists traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

News

‘This is another attack on New York’ — Queens democrats rally against Trump’s effort to kill congestion pricing

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens Democrats call for Mayor Adams’ removal after federal corruption charges dismissed

By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Reps Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have penned a letter to the FBI and CIA over the murders of two Puerto Rican independence leaders in the 1970s.

Politics

Reps Velázquez and Ocasio-Cortez demand FBI, CIA release documents on Puerto Rican leaders’ assassinations

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside

Velázquez blasts Trump, Musk, and ‘unfit agency heads’ in powerful speech at Sunnyside

Sunnyside

Democratic Socialist Claire Valdez celebrates inauguration with local leaders in Sunnyside

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Politics

Queens officials slam Trump’s federal funding freeze, call it ‘illegal and reckless’

By Shane O’Brien

Long Island City

Blissville residents demand action as sewage backups turn homes into disaster zones

Sunnyside

‘365 days too long’: Tenants rally for action on Sunnyside fire-damaged building

Left to right: Laura Siciliano, Queens Together; Pei Wei, co-owner Zaab Zaab; Urgen Sherpa, Chhaya; Jonathan Forgash, Executive Director, Queens Together; Congresswoman Grace Meng; Tashi Dechen, co-owner Khampa Kitchen; Michael Fuquay, owner The Queensboro; Loycent Gordon, owner Neir's Tavern Queens Together’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Feeds Families in Need

News

Queens Together launches new Neighbor to Neighbor program to support families in crisis with food and aid

By Shane O’Brien

Long Island City

Sunnyside Community Services celebrates 50 years with benefit, unveils new senior housing project

AMNY

Why several NYC House members voted against funding to help defend Israel or Ukraine

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Brooklyn Paper

Pol looks to limit imports of dangerous lithium-ion batteries after wave of fires

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New York leaders call for justice, peace and end to racism after George Floyd murder

By Robert Pozarycki

The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District is one of several Queens races to keep an eye on in 2026. Courtesy of Nydia Velázquez

Rep. Nydia Velázquez announces she likely has COVID-19

By The Brooklyn Paper

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Politics

Queens congresswoman and fellow reps demand NYCHA action plan in providing residents with adequate heat

By Jenna Bagcal

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Jackson Heights

Queens lawmaker wants answers from Customs over hateful Border Patrol Facebook group

By Mark Hallum

Velázquez bill to regulate death counts following natural disasters clears the House

Politics

Velázquez bill to regulate death counts following natural disasters clears the House

By Mark Hallum

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ICE agents’ killing of Minneapolis protester sparks emergency march in NYC demanding feds back off

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LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

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New York Family

8 Easy Fresh Snow Activities That Keep Kids Outside Longer