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‘We are all immigrants’: Richmond Hill community rallies for unity and protection in Queens

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Scores of immigrants last Saturday, chanting, who built Richmond Hill, who is going to protect Richmond Hill, and who will keep us safe, demonstrated against the Trump Administration’s rhetoric that is driving fear in nationals.  “Please Show Some Compassion, Mr. President,” “We are All Immigrants,” “Together we are Home,” “America is a Nation of Immigrants,” […]

Kuwait Airways joins international lineup at JFK Terminal 6 in 2026

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Kuwait Airways is landing at JFK Terminal 6 (T6). The airline is the newest and 12th international carrier to choose the new JFK T6 for operations starting in 2026. Kuwait Airways joins Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Australian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Norse Atlantic…

Queens officials slam Mayor Adams over ICE memo, call it violation of sanctuary laws

Mayor Eric Adams speaking to the media at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for…

Woman killed in single-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway in Springfield Gardens Saturday: NYPD

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Feb. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A 27-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Belt Parkway in Springfield Gardens early Saturday morning. Police from the 116th Precinct in Rosedale responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision near 223rd Street and came upon the wreckage of a white Toyota…

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: Rapes rise while robberies and grand larcenies decline

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Reported rapes across both northern and southern Queens are on the rise during the 28-day period ending on Feb. 2, compared to the same period of time the previous year. However, robberies and grand larcenies have undergone significant declines across both northern and southern Queens. Northern and southern…

Two Queens basketball coaches named as semi-finalists for 2025 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway Two outstanding basketball coaches from Astoria have been named semi-finalists for the prestigious Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Lindsay Colbus, a passionate Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) coach, and Akil Kumar, an experienced high school coach and educator, have…

Billy Joel and Sting to rock Citi Field for a historic one-night-only concert this summer

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Feb. 6, 2025 By Jessica Militello Legendary recording artists Billy Joel and Sting will perform together for a one-night-only concert at Citi Field in Flushing on Thursday, Aug. 25. This marks the first time the two iconic musicians will perform at Citi Field, where they will showcase a selection of their greatest hits from…

Port Authority announces record-breaking 2024 travel numbers at Tri-State airports

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Feb. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced that the region’s major airports have shattered multiple travel records in 2024. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, PANYNJ revealed that 2024 was the busiest year on record for its commercial airports, including John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia…

Hundreds gather for Lunar New Year celebration at Queens Borough Hall

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Feb. 5, 2025 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of celebrants gathered at Queens Borough Hall’s Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan 30, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Queens residents from the Asian diaspora came together to celebrate the festive holiday. Many locals donned red, a symbol of prosperity, and their traditional attire, including…

Rajkumar gains strong endorsements from Queens officials in Public Advocate race

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several elected officials in Queens have come together to support Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar in her bid to become NYC Public Advocate. Council Member Robert Holden, State Senator Joseph Addabbo, and Assembly Members David Weprin, Nily Rozic, and Sam Berger have all endorsed Rajkumar for Public Advocate, lauding…