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Family of teen killed by NYPD during mental health crisis files lawsuit against city

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Dean Moses The family of Win Rozario, the Ozone Park teenager who was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis last year, filed a federal lawsuit against the city on Monday. The civil complaint was filed by Beldock, Levine & Hoffman LLP on behalf of Rozario’s mother, Notan…

FDNY extinguishes fire near 7 train tracks in Little Manila, Woodside

Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 23, 2025 By Bill Parry  A late-night fire in Woodside extended to the exterior of a building and reached the elevated 7 train tracks on Sunday, but firefighters quickly brought it under control before it disrupted subway service, officials said. The blaze broke out at approximately 11:21…

Con Edison distributes dry ice in Queens amid outages during severe heat wave

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Jun. 23, 2025 By QNS News Team As an oppressive heat wave continues to grip New York City, Con Edison is distributing dry ice to residents in eastern Queens impacted by power outages due to the soaring temperatures and high humidity. Con Edison began providing bags of dry ice today at the Queens County…

Mamdani rallies immigrant and tenant communities in Jackson Heights before primary

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team With just days left before the Democratic primary, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined more than 200 working-class New Yorkers at a get-out-the-vote rally Saturday afternoon in Jackson Heights. Held at Diversity Plaza and backed by longtime supporters including CAAAV Voice, DRUM Beats, and…

Cool spots to stay productive: Remote work-friendly spaces in Queens

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello With a sweltering heatwave gripping Queens this week, working from home might be just a little too stifling. Fortunately, the borough is filled with welcoming spaces that make remote work both productive and refreshing. Whether you’re looking to cut down on your AC use, need stronger Wi-Fi, or…

Tech meets tradition at Dim Sum Bloom’s new Bayside location

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello AI is rapidly transforming our world—from how we work to how we interact with customer service. But can it hold its own in the kitchen? Dim Sum Bloom is putting that question to the test with a fully automated robot that powers its stir-fry station. The innovative restaurant…

LaGuardia students celebrate graduation at college’s 53rd Commencement Ceremony

LaGuardia Community College students celebrate graduation on Friday. Photo courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.

Jun. 23, 2025 By sobrien June 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien More than 2,000 LaGuardia Community College students celebrated their graduation at the college’s 53rd Commencement Ceremony Friday morning, which toasted the resiliency of LaGuardia’s student body. Kenneth Adams, president of LaGuardia Community College, also celebrated increased enrollment, improved grades and increased participation in…

Senior couple attacked during Flushing home invasion by drink-swilling intruders: NYPD

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry Two perpetrators beat and robbed two Flushing seniors during an early morning home invasion on Wednesday, June 18. Police from the 109th Precinct reported that around 3 a.m., two strangers were captured on a security camera after they entered a residential building at Sanford Avenue and College Point Boulevard…

St. Mary’s hosts prom for young adults with disabilities in Queens

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Bayside-based St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children held its third annual prom for young adults in its Medical Day Healthcare Program on Friday, June 20. The event was a festive evening of dancing, music and celebration at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach. The prom, made possible…