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ssembly Member Jessica González-Rojas pictured with city and state elected officials, supporters, and neighbors at her Senate race fundraiser at the Queensboro. Photo: Kisha Bari/González-Rojas campaign.

QNS

González-Rojas picks up high-profile endorsements after officially launching campaign for Ramos’ Senate seat

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Rockaway express bus service on 3 lines will continue, at least for now

Posted on July 22, 2025

three men apprehended in dark ICE courtroom.

ICE in courts: Arrests go on in Lower Manhattan as leaked video shows immigrants detained in squalid conditions

Posted on July 22, 2025

Meng has introduced legislation that would require ICE agents to display their badge and badge number.

QNS

Rep. Meng introduces legislation that would require ICE agents to display badge number

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QNS

IYKYK speakeasy in Flushing offers unique cocktails and Asian tapas

A 23-year-old woman was injured after she tripped and fell from the platform and was struck by a 7 train entering the Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights transit hub during the July 21 evening rush.

QNS

Woman injured after tripping and falling in front of an oncoming 7 train in Jackson Heights: NYPD

Man in suit stands in front of crowd holding signs and speaks to press.

NYC public school funding: Pols and advocates rally at Tweed Courthouse to condemn federal cuts in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Posted on July 22, 2025

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Brooklyn

Alleged Brooklyn arsonist accused of torching NYPD vehicles arrested on state charges after release from federal custody

Posted on July 22, 2025

Police officers tend to shooting victim lying in pool of blood on gurney in Harlem

Harlem

Harlem shooting: Man wounded, teen suspect arrested after cop shoots at him

Posted on July 22, 2025

Police officer at site of moped crash in Brooklyn

Brooklyn bucks trend: Traffic fatalities rise while NYC sees overall decline

Posted on July 22, 2025

A police drone over subway cars on tracks in effort to stop subway surfing

‘Russian roulette on rails’: NYPD drones aided 200 subway surfing rescues since program launch, officials say

Posted on July 21, 2025

NYC H+H/Metropolitan CEO Julian John cuts the ribbon to mark the relaunch of the Pride Health Center.

Gay City News

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Metropolitan relaunches Pride Health Center

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AVP spikes Central Park during awesome weekend volleyball takeover

Posted on July 21, 2025

Alleged Brooklyn arson suspect

Brooklyn

Arsonist who torched 11 NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn faces federal charges

Posted on July 21, 2025

Ridgewood resident Ernesto Cruz was arrested and charged with murder for the fatal stabbings of his wife and 2-year-old daughter before he turned the knife on himself in an apparent suicide attempt on Saturday, July 19.

QNS

Ridgewood father charged with murder of wife, 2-year-old daughter: NYPD

NYC voting

News

Special NYC panel officially proposes five ballot measures altering land-use rules, election years

Posted on July 21, 2025

Secretary of State Kristi noem, woman with long hair and pantsuit, speaking into microphone

Politics

Noem, Homan vow ICE agent surge in NYC, slam Mayor Adams after off-duty Border Patrol shot in Manhattan park

Posted on July 21, 2025

people holding sunflower cutouts at solar event

Brooklyn Paper

‘By and for the people’: Brooklyn launches city’s first community-led solar project in Sunset Park

Suspect mugshot involved in shooting at park

Harlem

Mayor Adams rails against ‘violent migrant’ accused of shooting off-duty Border Patrol agent during Manhattan park robbery

Posted on July 20, 2025

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2025 Mayor’s Race

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo threat to move to Florida ‘a joke,’ campaign says; Mamdani visiting Uganda this week

Posted on July 20, 2025

Man in white shirt doing pull-ups off of a Brooklyn street signal

Brooklyn

Pulling for votes? Mayor Adams does pull-ups off a Brooklyn street light in social media challenge

Posted on July 20, 2025

A medley of ice cream, served in vintage silver medal dishes, at Eddie's Sweet Shop in Forest Hills.

QNS

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest Hills

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Brooklyn Paper

Heap’s Ice Cream in Brooklyn makes magic with neighborhood collabs

nypd officers in blue on subway platform with yellow crime scene tape stretched

Chelsea

Manhattan subway stabbing: Staredown leads to deadly attack inside station, two men questioned

Posted on July 20, 2025

Crime scene tape stretched at scene where Border Patrol agent was shot

Off-duty Border Patrol agent shot in the face in Manhattan park

Posted on July 20, 2025

NYPD officers at the scene of a shooting

Queens

Queens stabbing: Man murdered wife and young daughter before turning knife on himself, police sources say

Posted on July 20, 2025

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Bronx Times

Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment: Bronxites say ‘let’s get it done’ at Borough President Gibson’s public hearing

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

red hook pool closed sign

Brooklyn Paper

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

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

‘Late Show’ lament: For Midtown businesses, Stephen 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

An assortment of handmade Italian pasta dishes from Il Gigante in Ridgewood.

QNS

Il Gigante serves up handmade pasta in the heart of Ridgewood

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

rents

QNS

Queens rents increase to over $3,000 in June 2025: report

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

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Photos: Lincoln Hospital hosts job fair, BBQ, town hall, takes part in 3rd Avenue BID Festival

New York Yankee great and Glendale product Phil Rizzuto demonstrates bunting during a Florida camp.

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Brooklyn Marine Terminal vote stalled for fifth time amid growing community pushback

A general view of the LA28 commemorative coins and Paris 2024 to LA 2028 handover medallions during the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Induction Ceremony at The Broadmoor.

US Olympic & Paralympic Committee bans trans athletes