May. 30, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Legendary pop singer and Queens native Cyndi Lauper’s troubled son Declyn “Dex” Lauper Thornton is being sued by an ex-girlfriend for sexual assault that left her feeling “powerless and in fear” for her safety, a Manhattan Federal Court lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleges. The harrowing assault occurred on…
May. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are investigating a grand larceny case in which a 73-year-old woman fell victim to a trickster in broad daylight on the afternoon of Friday, May 17.
May. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres City officials, including NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., broke ground on the $41 million renovation of the 85-year-old Tide Gate Bridge in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, on Monday, May 28. The bridge, also known as Porpoise Bridge, spans 36 feet wide and…
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May. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens neighborhoods of Flushing, College Point, Glen Oaks, Jackson Heights, Briarwood and Jamaica Estates ranked within the top ten neighborhoods in New York City with the most excessive property fees, according to a report by the financial services company CashNetUSA. The property fees taken into account for this…
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May. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Met Fresh Supermarket, a network of independently owned and operated supermarkets, has officially opened its doors at 67-09 Fresh Pond Rd. in Ridgewood. The supermarket celebrated its grand opening on Friday, May 24, drawing a crowd that included local nearby residents, friends, Met Fresh officials, and City Council Member…
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May. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 44-year-old man was viciously beaten during an attempted armed robbery in broad daylight last week in Jamaica Hills.
May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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May. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Fresh Meadows-based real estate firm Commerce Realty Group, located on the second floor of 77-11 164th St., recently donated seven pizza pies from John’s Pizza at 83-40 Parsons Blvd. to the 107th Precinct. Commerce Realty Group broker and owner Marc Richter felt that doing something like this would…
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May. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The amount of felony assaults across both northern and southern Queens soared during the 28-day period from April 29 to May 26, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Tuesday. However, burglaries ended up decreasing at the…
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May. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Maspeth residents, clad in patriotic reds, whites and blues, gathered on Grand Avenue on Sunday, May 26, for the much-anticipated Maspeth Memorial Day Parade, which featured an impressive array of participants this year. The Maspeth Memorial Day Parade kicked off promptly on Sunday afternoon at Walter Garlinge Park, located…
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