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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…

Creep groped man while riding Q98 MTA bus in Flushing: NYPD

Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for an alleged groper who targeted another man as he sat aboard a Q98 MTA bus in broad daylight during the afternoon of Saturday, July 27.

Jul. 29, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for an alleged groper who targeted another man as he sat aboard a Q98 MTA bus in broad daylight during the afternoon of Saturday, July 27. Police say the 20-year-old man was riding in the bus as it approached…

Summer nights and seasonal delights at Queens Botanical Garden in August

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Jul. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Summer days are beginning to wind down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make the most of what’s left of the season with a month of incredible events at the Queens Botanical Garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. From summer nights in the garden to creative…

Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind

Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind

Jul. 29, 2025 By Tara Lustberg Finding Room to Grow: NYC Apartment Buildings Designed with Families in Mind Finding family-friendly housing in NYC can be a challenge, especially with the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in NYC averaging over $5,400 per month, according to apartments.com. According to reports, this is significantly higher (148%)…

Sinergia hosts inaugural ‘Bowl-A-Thon’ fundraiser at JIB Lanes in Flushing

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Jul. 28, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The non-profit Sinergia, Inc., which provides a broad range of services to disabled individuals and their families, hosted its inaugural “Bowl-A-Thon” fundraiser in June at JIB Lanes, located at 67-19 Parsons Blvd. in Flushing. Those on hand for the event enjoyed a fun afternoon of bowling, community and…