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Two Queens College teachers named distinguished professors by CUNY Board of Trustees

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Aug. 6, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The City University of New York (CUNY) has elevated Queens College professors Michael Mirkin and Yoko Nomura to the rank of distinguished professors last May. This rank is the highest academic honor that CUNY can give to its faculty members. It is awarded to professors who have exceptional…

Auditions open for Queens College Choral Society’s upcoming performances

The Queens College Choral Society is auditioning new members throughout August to perform works that will be presented during its 2025-2026 season. 

Aug. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens locals with a knack for singing are invited to audition for the Queens College Choral Society. The Queens College Choral Society is auditioning new members throughout August to perform works that will be presented during its 2025-2026 season.  Performances this season include Duke Ellington’s “Sacred Concerts,” in…

Assemblymember Ron Kim to host annual back-to-school giveaway in Flushing

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Aug. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson  As back-to-school season approaches, Assemblymember Ron Kim is hosting a backpack giveaway in Flushing.  The annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., in the back lot of the 109th Police Precinct along Union Street.  The event is open to youngsters in…

Seven-day service extended to five Queens libraries as part of city budget expansion

QPL's location at Hunters Point is one of five Queens libraries to be expanded to seven-day service. Courtesy of Friends of Hunters Point Library

Aug. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Public Library will offer seven-day service at five new locations after the City Council secured a $2 million investment to expand weekend library services across the New York in the city’s FY 26 budget. QPL’s Sunday service will be extended to libraries in Glen Oaks, Hunters Point,…

FDNY, NYPD rescue drivers from flooding on Clearview Expressway in northeast Queens

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Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall & Zachary Gewelb Thursday’s thunderstorm has resulted in heavy flooding across New York City, including in northeast Queens, where first responders rescued at least two people who were temporarily stranded in their vehicles. The FDNY and NYPD confirmed with QNS that three vehicles were submerged on the Clearview…

Summer’s last hurrah: Enjoy these August races in Queens

A crowd of local runners sprinting past the start line at the 2023 NYC Police Chase 5K at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Jul. 31, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As August rolls in, the thought of summer winding down looms over the humid temperatures. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the last month of summer by running in these community-based races in Queens. From the NYC Police Chase 5K to the Queens Distance Runners (QDR) Jackson…

Savor summer’s last notes at Flushing Town Hall

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Jul. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall is brimming with incredible events to round out the summer season, including a line-up of events, shows and workshops at the historical venue. From free jazz concerts in the park to their monthly jazz jams and more, end your summer on a good note with…