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Man tried to lure 13-year-old girl with cash offer in North Corona: NYPD

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Jun. 26, 2025 By Dean Moses Police from the 115th Precinct are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl into a sexual act in North Corona on Wednesday morning, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred around 7:35 a.m. on June 25 near 97th Street and 34th Avenue, as…

BP Richards brings back ‘Queens Day’ in July with free concert headlined by The Roots

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Jun. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has announced a free weekend of concerts at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park next month, featuring a diverse lineup of musical acts headlined by the legendary hip-hop band The Roots, known as the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The two-day celebration…

Jackson Heights, Forest Hills among Queens areas facing Con Edison voltage drop Thursday

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Jun. 26, 2025 By QNS News Team Con Edison on Thursday urged thousands of residents in northern and western Queens to conserve electricity as crews continued repairing damaged infrastructure following a days-long heatwave that strained the city’s power grid. As of 8 a.m., more than 2,600 customers in Queens were without power. In response…

Boutique nine-unit condo building debuts in Long Island City with units starting at $875K

Jun. 25, 2025 By emarshall June 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sales have been launched by the full-service real estate agency Charney Brokerage at the new luxury condominium at 40-21 27th St. in Long Island City. The 6-story building features nine boutique condos, which range in size from one-bedroom to two-bedroom. The prices range…

Selfhelp Realty in Flushing awarded $1M for all-electric senior housing project

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The non-profit developer Selfhelp Realty Group announced it has received $1 million in funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to support the construction of Kissena House, an upcoming 110-unit, all electric, energy-efficient building for low-income seniors at the intersection of 45th Avenue…

DEP urges Queens residents to avoid opening hydrants during heatwave as water safety concerns mount

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Jun. 25, 2025 By QNS News Team As New York City faces a prolonged heatwave, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is warning Queens residents—and all New Yorkers—against illegally opening fire hydrants, citing serious safety and water infrastructure concerns. New York City is currently experiencing a heat wave, with at least three consecutive days…

Cuomo and Mamdani split Queens in high-stakes primary that laid bare borough’s political divide

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters turned out across the borough on Tuesday to cast ballots in one of the most closely watched mayoral primaries in recent memory. From Astoria to Jamaica, residents navigated long lines, scorching temperatures and a crowded field of candidates to make their voices heard. According to preliminary…

Thomas-Henry leads race to succeed Moya in Queens’ District 21 Democratic primary

Shanel Thomas-Henry with her family at a District 21 election watch-party at Vibras Restaurant & Lounge on Astoria Boulevard. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Jun. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Shanel Thomas-Henry held a narrow lead Tuesday night in the four-way Democratic primary for City Council District 21, according to preliminary results from the New York City Board of Elections. With 95% of scanners reporting, Thomas-Henry had secured 30.9% of the vote, followed by Erycka Montoya with 25.3%,…

Queens healthcare workers join statewide rally against federal Medicaid cuts, warn of hospital closures

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Dozens of healthcare workers rallied outside Jamaica Hospital Medical Center on Monday, June 23, joining thousands across New York State to protest federal legislation they say will gut Medicaid funding, trigger hospital closures and jeopardize care for millions of patients. The Queens demonstration was part of a coordinated…