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Queens NYC public high school student arrested and detained by ICE agents, NYS officials say

People at City Hall protesting ICE arrest of high school student

Jun. 8, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Another public high school student in NYC has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allegedly for being in the country illegally. The teenager, whose name has not been released, attends Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Gothamist reported. According to NYS representatives, he was arrested…

Op-ed | Queens Bus Network redesign a home run for the whole borough

MTA New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow riding bus in Queens

Jun. 8, 2025 By Demetrius Crichlow It’s the bottom of the ninth inning and the bases are loaded. Our team is ready to hit a grand slam in Queens. I’m not talking about the Mets – I’m talking about the once-in-a-generation opportunity we have this summer to fundamentally improve transportation in the City’s most…

The return of the Anniversary Day Parade: Our Neighborhood: The Way It Was

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Jun. 7, 2025 By the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society For many years, Anniversary Day was a major event for those who came of age in the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens. Traditionally celebrated on the first Thursday in June, unless it coincided with Memorial Day week, in which case it was moved to…

Op-ed: Proposed privacy law would badly hurt small businesses like my historic tavern

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Loycent Gordon Five years ago, I worked closely with then-Mayor de Blasio and the New York City Council to pull off a minor miracle: saving Woodhaven’s historic Neir’s Tavern. One of America’s oldest bars, Neir’s had weathered the Civil War and even Prohibition. But when our rent suddenly spiked in 2019, it looked like we wouldn’t make…

New York Times names 14 Queens spots among city’s best restaurants of 2025

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fourteen Queens eateries earned spots on The New York Times’ annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, which highlights the most compelling and dynamic culinary destinations across the five boroughs. The 2025 list includes a mix of returning favorites and new additions from Queens.…

Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria to celebrate 100 years of faith and community

Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A cornerstone of Catholic life in Astoria will celebrate a century of faith and service this weekend. Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, located at 21-47 29th St., will mark its 100th anniversary with a special Mass on Sunday, June 8, at 11…

Queens voters to decide key Civil Court races in 2025 primary and general elections

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson & Czarinna Andres Queens voters will head to the polls this year to decide a mix of contested and uncontested Civil Court races, including three competitive Democratic primaries and multiple general election matchups. The contests span countywide vacancies and judicial seats in four Municipal Court Districts. The primary…