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Eric Adams stands with several individuals in front of Chinese dragon dancers.

Chinatown

‘AAPI for Mayor Adams’: Adams campaigns in Chinatown, earns support from local leaders

Posted on July 18, 2025

A teenager was stabbed while defending a friend from two attackers in front of an Astoria gym on July 17.

QNS

Teen stabbed in front of Astoria gym trying to defend friend under attack: NYPD

A convenience store next to the Ed Sullivan Theater.

Business

For local businesses, Colbert cancellation marks the end of an era

Posted on July 18, 2025

A College Point man was arrested and charged with stabbing a 32-year-old man to death in Corona in May.

QNS

Queens man charged in fatal stabbing of Corona man: NYPD

Bronx Times

Sonrisa rum tasting draws Fat Joe fans to Throggs Neck

NASA astronaut Dr. Jonny Kim speaks to U.S. Rep. Grace Meng at NYSCI's auditorium on Friday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

QNS

Out of this world: Queens students have live Earth-to-space conversation with NASA astronaut

Man with beard and suit talking into microphone

2025 Mayor’s Race

Mamdani clarifies stance on ‘globalize the intifada,’ says distance between phrase’s intent and reception is ‘bridge too far’

Posted on July 18, 2025

Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Caribbean Life

Wrongfully deported to Africa? Jamaica says it didn’t turn anyone away

Cops are looking for a woman who stole an N train in Astoria and took it one station south to Dutch Kills.

QNS

Woman sought for taking N train in Astoria on brief joy ride: NYPD

man with trophy is crowned winner of the 3A division of the Us National Yoyo Championships

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn yo-yo champion spins his way to national title after 13-year journey

The mother of Dylan Contreras, the student detained by ICE in May wept outside of 26 Federal Plaza begging for the return of her son as thousands marched in protest of Trump's immigration policy.

New York

Mother of student detained by ICE weeps for the return of her son as thousands march in protest of Trump

Posted on July 18, 2025

transfiguration church

QNS

Over 700 people sign petition to prevent potential closure of Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Rise Light & Power representatives, city officials and public advocates launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, July 17.

QNS

BP Richards, city officials launch ‘historic’ community-driven ‘Reimagine Ravenswood’ plan

man smiling at camera who was convicted cop in Staten Island sex abuse case

Courts

Staten Island cop sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual abuse of underage boys: Feds

Posted on July 17, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking about FEMA funding cuts

‘Beyond unconscionable’: Hochul meets with cabinet to discuss ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ condemns Republicans who voted for it

Posted on July 17, 2025

man in suit with hand on chin at NYPD event

NYPD bombshell lawsuit: Retired deputy commish says Donlon suffered ‘cognitive issues,’ but insiders say ex-top cop was sabotaged

Posted on July 17, 2025

A Queens homeless man is being held without bail after he allegedly shot his estranged wife to death in front of his stepdaughter on a St. Albans street last month.

QNS

Homeless man charged with murder of estranged wife in front of his stepdaughter in Queens: DA

Students on cell phones in schools

Cellphone ban will start at NYC Public Schools in September; here’s what to know

Posted on July 17, 2025

Upper East Side 91-year-old mugging victim and perpetrator in perp walk

Courts

‘I made a mistake’: Man sentenced to 15 years behind bars for beating 91-year-old on Upper East Side

Posted on July 16, 2025

QNS

González-Rojas files to run against Ramos for western Queens state Senate seat, touts ‘bold leadership’

An early morning fire near the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City sent thick black smoke over Western Queens on July 16..

QNS

Early morning fire near Ravenswood Generating Station sends thick black smoke over western Queens: FDNY

apartments

QNS

Median rent of NYC apartments reach record high $4,700 in June 2025: report

ICE

Lower Manhattan

ICE in courts: One immigrant’s hearing turns into ‘murderous reality show’ that ends with chaotic arrest, traumatized family, Lander says

Posted on July 16, 2025

three phones show the Nextdoor app

News

Nextdoor boosts local news, community engagement in app relaunch

Posted on July 16, 2025

A view shows a flooded subway station in New York

Flood gates: NYC pols, transit gurus call for storm mitigation after Monday’s subway floodbath

Posted on July 16, 2025

The Pit Bull allegedly leapt over the wire metal fence pictured to attack multiple dogs. Photo: Shane O'Brien

QNS

Astoria dog owners raise the alarm after aggressive pit bull viciously attacks several dogs

FILE PHOTO: New York State Attorney General Letitia James smiles during an endorsement for governor event

Letitia James leads national attorneys general coalition urging Congress to ‘protect Americans from masked ICE agents’

Posted on July 16, 2025

Cops are looking for three suspects who were involved in a shooting incident near the LIRR Jamaica train station on the night of July 7.

QNS

Three teenagers sought for shooting into a crowd near the Jamaica LIRR station: NYPD

woman riding in bedford avenue bike lane

Brooklyn Paper

Appeals court halts removal of Bedford Avenue bike lane

foolproof-whiskey-wall

Brooklyn Paper

Inside Foolproof: Brooklyn’s bold new 500-bottle whiskey bar

man in tanktop sought for beating Brooklyn straphanger with cane

Brooklyn

Irate Brooklyn straphanger beat senior with his own cane over train delay: cops

Posted on July 16, 2025

mural

QNS

Brooklyn artist paints towering mural to Queens at new affordable housing site

healthy terminals act

QNS

Hochul celebrates expansion of Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport

police officer with yellow tape at crime scene where person was stabbed with blood-covered cloth on ground

Bronx

Bronx teen girl stabbed to death during smoke shop brawl

Posted on July 15, 2025

NYPD police union head speaks to people holding microphones

The dirty 31? Judge halts NYPD officer firing plan for now despite department citing drug, prostitution offenses in seeking terminations

Posted on July 15, 2025

An advocate holds up a sign reading "My clients deserve a lawyer who can pay rent"

2025 Mayor’s Race

Making their case: NYC public interest attorneys rally for higher pay as hundreds go on strike

Posted on July 15, 2025

The Queens Borough Board voted to approve the creation of the city’s largest electric vehicle charging station in Springfield Gardens.

QNS

Queens Borough Board greenlights major EV charging hub in Springfield Gardens

News

Queens Borough Board greenlights major EV charging hub in Springfield Gardens

Posted on July 15, 2025

Christopher Park.

Gay City News

National Park Service website erases bisexual representation from Stonewall National Monument site

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Brazen’ Brooklyn smoke shop killer sentenced for shooting mother-of-four and her dog

rendering of monitor point development near bushwick inlet park

Brooklyn Paper

Locals split over proposed mixed-use development, Monitor Point, near Bushwick Inlet Park

man with beard and suit Mamdani speaking at podium with microphones in front of him

2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani heads into talks with business, Democratic leaders with ‘desire for partnership’

Posted on July 15, 2025

Immigrant man in blue apprehended by ICE agents and led into stairwell

ICE in Courts: Seized immigrant suffers apparent medical emergency while being arrested in mysterious incident

Posted on July 15, 2025

woman boarding a NYC bus during the day

Queens bus network redesign: How riders in the ‘World’s Borough’ are faring after June launch

Posted on July 15, 2025

Stars of the US Open promotional poster. Photo courtesy of USTA.

QNS

John McEnroe, Venus Williams to take part in star-studded US Open fan event

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly snatched a bag from a senior as he waited for a J train in Woodhaven last month.

QNS

Masked man snatches senior’s snacks at Woodhaven subway station: NYPD

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Org launches microgrants to boost small nonprofits

nathans-famous-hot-dog-subway-campaign

Brooklyn Paper

Nathan’s Famous invites NYC to ‘Follow the Frank Line’ straight to Coney Island

More from around NYC

Sonrisa rum tasting draws Fat Joe fans to Throggs Neck

iFly representatives and members of the LIC business community host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company's new LIC facility. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

iFly Indoor Skydiving hosts ribbon-cutting celebration ahead of LIC grand opening

red hook pool closed sign

‘It’s not a realistic thing’: Lengthy Red Hook Pool closure leaves residents frustrated

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025.

Federal government restores $6.2 million in funding for LGBTQ non-profits