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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…

Queens Council Members celebrate $2.5 million in funding for AAPI curriculum

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Jul. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Council Members Shekar Krishnan, Linda Lee, Sandra Ung and Julie Won gathered on the steps of City Hall Wednesday afternoon alongside Manhattan Council Member Carlina Rivera to celebrate the “historic” $2.5 million budget investment to support the implementation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history curriculum…

DOT completes bike-friendly redesign of Astoria’s 31st Avenue

Jul. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres July 3, 2025 By Queens Post News Team The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has completed the first phase of a major redesign of 31st Avenue in Astoria, transforming the corridor into a bike boulevard aimed at improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. Unveiled…

New eats and sips: LIC welcomes a wave of new restaurants

Jul. 3, 2025 By jmilitello July 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Long Island City continues to grow at a rapid pace, and nearly every week brings a new restaurant or business to the neighborhood. Frequently named one of the fastest-growing communities in the city, LIC has become a vibrant hub for families, food lovers,…

CUNY dancers bring African diasporic traditions to Queensboro Dance Festival

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Jul. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of seven talented dancers recently performed at the Queensboro Dance Festival as part of an innovative dance program.  The dancers, Megan Simmons, Shydae Hampton, Briana Glover, Timothy Barner, Jose “Teddy” Castillo, Madisyn Manley, and Toni “Chanel” Flowers, are students from CUNY schools across the five boroughs,…

Flushing Town Hall’s summer lineup brings jazz to parks and play to the stage

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Jul. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall has announced its July programming, featuring live jazz performances, borough-wide outdoor concerts, and toddler-friendly theater events that highlight Queens’ longstanding connection to jazz history and community arts. Located at 137-35 Northern Blvd., the historic venue will continue its Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series while also…

Last suspect in 2024 migrant shelter attack on police sentenced to prison: DA

Jul. 3, 2025 By bparry July 3, 2025 By Bill Parry A Corona man was sentenced on Wednesday to one to three years in prison for being part of a mob that ambushed two police officers outside a migrant shelter in Long Island City just over a year ago. Miguel Chiluisa, 24, of Roosevelt…