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Holden accuses Council of ‘crying wolf’ on e-bike dangers while blocking safety bill

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Jun. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Robert Holden sharply criticized fellow City Council members on Thursday, May 29 following the Public Safety Executive Budget hearing, accusing them of hypocrisy for voicing concerns about the city’s e-bike crisis while refusing to back proposed legislation he says would directly address the issue. Holden’s comments…

Mayor, NYCFC cut ribbon at new community soccer pitch at PS 211 in Corona

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Jun. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams joined elected officials, community representatives and New York City FC (NYCFC) players, staff and executives on Monday morning to cut the ribbon at NYCFC’s newly built mini soccer pitch at PS 211 Elm Tree Elementary School in Corona. The ribbon-cutting marks the launch of a…

Forest Hills man faces up to a year in jail for hoarding 48 dogs in one-bedroom apartment: DA

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Jun. 2, 2025 By Bill Parry A Forest Hills man is criminally charged with animal cruelty for allegedly keeping four dozen dogs in deplorable conditions inside his cramped one-bedroom apartment at 102-45 62nd Road. Isaac Yadgarov, 37, was arraigned Monday in Queens Criminal Court on a 96-count criminal complaint charging him with animal neglect…

Queens Pride parade kicks off Pride Month with ‘defiant joy’ in Jackson Heights

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Jun. 2, 2025 By Dashiell Allen and QNS News Team Thousands filled the streets of Jackson Heights on Sunday, June 1, for the 32nd annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival, launching Pride Month in New York City with a resounding message of “defiant joy” and political urgency. Led by local elected officials, LGBTQ leaders,…

Flushing Army veteran inducted into New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

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Jun. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres U.S. Army veteran and Flushing native Aaron Yi was formally inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 28, by State Senator John Liu, honoring his distinguished record of military and community service. Established in 2005, the Senate Veterans Hall of Fame…

City to begin aerial mosquito treatment over Queens marshes for West Nile prevention

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May. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team The New York City Health Department will launch its first aerial mosquito control operation of the 2025 season next week, targeting marshes and wetlands in Queens and other outer boroughs to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. A low-flying helicopter will apply larvicide to nonresidential mosquito…

Forest Hills Stadium summer concert series set to return Saturday

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May. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Forest Hills Stadium’s summer concert series is set to return this weekend with a performance from Bloc Party on Saturday, May 31. The 2025 series will feature 22 different events between May 31 and Oct. 25, when Big Thief closes out the summer series. The series also features…

Queens tops NYC boroughs in life expectancy and education: report

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May. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens residents reported the highest well-being score among New York City’s five boroughs, according to a new report from the nonprofit Measure of America. The findings, based on data collected through 2022 and published via the organization’s data and mapping platform DATA2GO.NYC, show that Queens earned a well-being…

Ramos disappointed by Senate vote but ‘stands on principle’ in opposing Metropolitan Park casino parkland bill

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May. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Jessica Ramos expressed her disappointment following the State Senate’s approval of parkland alienation legislation for the $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino project earlier this week. Ramos was one of only five lawmakers to vote against the bill during Tuesday’s Senate session, where 54 senators voted in…

‘Hidden gems’ along Corona Avenue draw foodies to Queens’ lesser-traveled path

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May. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Tucked away from Queens’ more bustling corridors, a quiet stretch of Corona Avenue offers a rich, often-overlooked trove of hidden gems for food enthusiasts willing to venture off the beaten path. Between Broadway and Junction Boulevard, this unassuming portion in Elmhurst stands as a vibrant microcosm of the…