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Little Caesars to celebrate new Jamaica location with free pizza giveaway Saturday

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Jun. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team Little Caesars will host a community celebration on Saturday, June 14, to mark the grand opening of its newest Queens location at 126-14 Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica, offering food deals, entertainment and a chance for guests to win free pizza for a year. The event will run…

‘Daylighting’ savings time in NYC: DOT to redesign intersections to limit vehicle parking and improve cyclist safety

City improves safety at over 1,000 intersections in 2022

Jun. 11, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will redesign intersections throughout the city to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, the agency said on Wednesday. The design will incorporate a new “hardened daylighting” approach, featuring physical structures such as barriers, granite blocks and planters in the street to prevent vehicle…

Queens high school students take top prize in NYC Minecraft Battle of the Boroughs

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Call it a pixel-perfect victory. A team of students from World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School, in Queens, secured a major victory at the first-ever NYC Video Games Festival, winning the high school division of the Minecraft Education “Battle of the Boroughs” competition.…

Meet the City Council Candidates for District 30 in Queens

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Abbie Martin Greenbaum Through our new video series, Reel Talk, we have introduced you to the City Council candidates for the upcoming New York City Primary Election. Before early voting begins on June 14th, here’s one last chance to get to know the people on your ballot. Queens’ District 30…

Addabbo Family Health Center kicks off summer health fair in Far Rockaway Saturday

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Far Rockaway residents are invited to take charge of their health at the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center’s (JPAFHC)  summer community health fair.  The JPAFHC is kicking off its annual, free community health fair series at its Far Rockaway location at 1288 Central Ave. from noon to…

Outdoor bars and beer gardens to enjoy this summer in Queens

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello With sunsets past 8 p.m. and temperatures on the rise, now is the perfect time to grab a drink or a bite outdoors and soak in the sights and sounds of Queens. Whether you’re catching up with friends after work or planning a weekend brunch, the borough is…

Queens 10K returns Saturday with post-race festival, kids run and community fun

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson More than 11,000 runners will descend on Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Saturday, June 14, for the 12th annual Citizens Queens 10K, part of the New York Road Runners’ Five-Borough Series. Hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR), the Queens 10K features a 6.2-mile course that winds through…

Editorial | Shame on Liu! Senator Liu’s endorsement betrays a faithful constituency

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Jun. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team When Queens State Senator John Liu, who has built a reputation as a diligent public servant, announced his endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor, he cited shared progressive values: pre‑K, public safety, integrity and immigrant advocacy.  Nevertheless, by making such an endorsement, he has taken the dangerous…

Queens Botanical Garden offers nature-filled summer programs for kids

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is offering summer programs for kids to develop their green thumbs while having fun in nature. The garden, located at 43-50 Main St., in Flushing, is hosting garden programs for ages 2-14 to allow children to immerse themselves in nature, learn something new,…