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Home prices more than doubled in 7 Queens neighborhoods in 10 years: report

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Jun. 4, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Home prices more than doubled in 24 neighborhoods across New York City over the past decade—including seven in Queens—according to a new report from real estate research site PropertyShark that highlights dramatic shifts in the city’s housing market between 2014 and 2024. The Queens neighborhoods to experience this…

Queen Ifrica receives striking photo at VP Records Cultural Center

Miss Pat of VP Records (left) and photographer Ajamu Myrie present a portrait of Queen Ifrica to the singer.

Jun. 4, 2025 By Nelson A. King Firebrand singjay Queen Ifrica was all smiles recently as she received a striking portrait of herself captured by award-winning Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based photographer Marlon “Ajamu” Myrie. The picture, taken at Rebel Salute 2022 in St. Ann, Jamaica, is part of the VP Records Cultural Center’s permanent collection in Jamaica, […]

NYC’s largest housing voucher program faces legal challenge, budget strain

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Jun. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As New York City grapples with the ongoing housing crisis, CityFHEPS, a city-funded voucher program for low-income households, has played an increasingly prominent role in securing housing for some of the poorest residents in the city. But the program, which has grown astronomically since its inception in 2018,…

South Richmond Hill teens learn life-saving skills through SAFE youth initiative

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Jun. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of local youth learned about the importance of de-escalation and personal safety during an engaging workshop in South Richmond Hill.  Teenagers from Queens and Brooklyn who are members of the Boys and Girls Club of  Metro Queens, located at 110-04 Atlantic Ave.,  attended a workshop led…

Rockaway YMCA celebrates 10 years of service and transformation at Arverne by the Sea

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Jun. 3, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team The Rockaway YMCA celebrated a decade of service to the Far Rockaway community on Thursday, May 29, with a powerful evening of reflection, recognition and renewed commitment. The 10th anniversary celebration, held at the YMCA’s Arverne by the Sea location, brought together elected officials,…

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,…

Summer race season heats up with June runs across the borough

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May. 30, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As the summer solstice approaches in June, so does a vibrant season of road races across the city. With rising temperatures comes rising excitement, offering runners of all levels a chance to hit the pavement and connect with the local running community. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or…

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…

Sen. Addabbo honors Queens crossing guards at community breakfast

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May. 30, 2025 By Colum Motherway State Senator Joseph Addabbo celebrated the dedication of Queens crossing guards during a community breakfast held on May 23 at Villa Russo in South Richmond Hill. The gathering honored crossing guards from the 102nd, 104th, 106th and 112th NYPD precincts and brought together nearly 200 honorees, NYPD officers…