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Officials break ground on $51.5M affordable housing project in Sunnyside

Jul. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres July 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, community members, and representatives from non-profit Elmcor broke ground on a new $51.5 million affordable housing development in Sunnyside Monday morning, which promises to deliver 55 new affordable units to the neighborhood. The development, located at 43-12 50th St., will also…

Family-friendly fun blooms at Queens Botanical Garden this month

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is blooming with a lineup of fun summer events and activities for the month of July.  From summer evenings in the garden to movie nights and more, there’s no shortage of excitement at the botanical oasis located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing.  The…

Flushing Town Hall to present fifth annual Jazz Jam All-Stars concert July 9

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson Local jazz talent will be celebrated at Flushing Town Hall’s fifth annual Jazz Jam All-Stars concert, which will take place on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The venue, housed in a landmark 1862 building, serves as…

With heat and storms ahead, Con Edison urges Queens residents to conserve energy

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Jul. 7, 2025 By QNS News Team Con Edison has mobilized crews to respond around the clock as high temperatures and possible thunderstorms are forecasted this week in New York City. While Queens is expected to see only one day above 90 degrees, elevated humidity and ongoing heat remain a concern for the local…

Woman groped at Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near Queens Center Mall: NYPD

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Jul. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry A woman was groped by a heavyset man as she entered the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near the Queens Center Mall late last month. Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst and Transit District 20 reported that the 31-year-old victim was by the turnstiles just after midnight on…

Legendary Queens College coach Lucille Kyvallos inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

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Jul. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens native and women’s basketball pioneer Lucille Kyvallos has been officially inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kyvallos, an Astoria native, was one of seven members of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 at a ceremony at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville…

Queens court community salutes Major Ernest Owens with walkout ceremony

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Jul. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson Nearly 100 people gathered on the steps of Queens Supreme Court to celebrate the legacy of a remarkable court officer. Court officers dressed in full uniform, along with court clerks, judges, family members, and friends, gathered in front of the courthouse, located at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., for Major…

Astoria’s Shillelagh Tavern to host variety show fundraiser for veteran’s dog Pudgy

Bill Pierce and his dog Pudgy. Photo courtesy of Bill Pierce.

Jul. 7, 2025 By sobrien July 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Astoria’s Shillelagh Tavern is set to host a variety show on July 12 in honor of US Army veteran and former WWF star Bill Pierce, who recently spent almost $10,000 so that his beloved dog Pudgy could get life-saving surgery. “Pals for Pudgy,”…

Man stabbed outside Astoria bar after dispute with group of six: NYPD

Jul. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres July 7, 2025 By Dean Moses Police in Astoria are looking for six people after a man was stabbed outside of a bar early on Sunday morning. According to police sources, the bloody assault unfolded at around 5:13 a.m. on July 6 outside of Las Manos Quietas Mexican…

Race through summer: Here are July’s top runs in Queens

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Jul. 3, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As the summer heat rises, so does the thrill of racing beneath the sun. There’s no better way to connect with the running community than by taking on races that test your endurance amid soaring temperatures. Cool down with a frozen treat at the NYCRUNS Queens Ice Cream…