Astoria Woman Who Fatally Shot Boyfriend and Set His Body Alight Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison: DA

The NYPD on Tuesday released surveillance images of the suspected gunman who allegedly shot a young woman to death inside her East Elmhurst home on the night of Friday, Sept. 12.

Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call of an assault in progress at 26-30 96th St. at 9:20 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found 21-year-old Dashanna Donovan with a gunshot wound to the head. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.

Sep. 16, 2025 By State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

Long Island City is where I live—it’s my home. That’s why for the past few years, I’ve taken part in public meetings, provided testimony and joined community conversations around the OneLIC rezoning. From the beginning, I’ve insisted that building housing is necessary amid our city and state’s housing crisis; however, to support working New Yorkers, new development should be affordable and intentionally benefit our communities.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez has awarded $1 million in capital funding to the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens to help fund the youth club’s state-of-the-art Astoria clubhouse as part of a major transformation of Variety’s long-term headquarters.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry

Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill are looking for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man in front of a cocktail lounge at 127-07 Atlantic Ave. just before midnight on Sunday.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The US Open welcomed record-breaking crowds to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center this year, with more than 1.1 million fans traveling to Flushing Meadows Corona Park across Fan Week and the two weeks of the main draw.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

A grand opening celebration was held for the first five-star hotel in Queens, the Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport, located at 35-36 Leavitt St. in Flushing, on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The 109th Precinct Council honored the June and July Cops of the Month at its community council meeting on Wednesday, Sept 10. 

Sep. 16, 2025 By Robert Pearl

As the nation marked the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11, the Jewish community of Kew Gardens Hills came together on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills for a moving memorial service that honored the lives lost and the resilience of New Yorkers. Hosted by Zev Brenner of the podcast “Talkline with Zev Brenner,” the solemn evening blended prayer, music and heartfelt words from civic leaders and neighbors.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Permits have been filed for the construction of a 4-story residential building with 12 housing units at 27-05 27th St. in Astoria.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello

If you’re looking for a Mediterranean escape minus the price tag for an international getaway, then try the next best thing by taking a step inside Meli Estiatorio and get whisked away to Greece, if only for a meal.