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Burqa-wearing burglar sought in $10K jewel heist at Murray Hill home: NYPD

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May. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 109th Precinct are looking for a suspect who wore a black burqa to a jewel heist at a Murray Hill home across from Kissena Park on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 6. The burqa-wearing burglar and an accomplice, who was dressed in all-black clothing, broke…

Mural honoring 9/11 first responders unveiled at Flushing firehouse

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May. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson A new mural honoring the legacy of the FDNY and the heroes of September 11 was unveiled this week at Engine 273/Ladder 129 on Union Street in Flushing. Firefighters from the station were joined by State Senator John Liu for the ceremony, which celebrated both the FDNY’s continued…

Driver sought in hit-and-run that injured 14-year-old on scooter in Elmhurst: NYPD

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May. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a 14-year-old boy and allegedly sped away from the scene earlier this month. The incident occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, as the youngster was riding a scooter on the…

NYC Mayor’s Race: Tenants’ group backing Mamdani after his rent freeze call, amNY learns

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani with tenants who support rent freeze

May. 14, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic mayoral campaign recieved support from the Tenants Political Action Committee (PAC), amNewYork learned on Wednesday — a decision that adds to the long list of progressive organizations backing the Democratic socialist’s City Hall bid. Tenants PAC told amNewYork ahead of its May 14 announcement…

New CEO takes helm at HousingPlus, NYC’s women-focused housing nonprofit

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May. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres HousingPlus, a New York City nonprofit known for its pioneering work with women and families impacted by homelessness, incarceration and poverty, has named Karen Ford as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement, made on May 6 by HousingPlus Board Chair Katie Brown, comes as the organization prepares…

High-energy show

Kevin Lyttle gives patrons "a taste" of “Home for Carnival” and “Drive Me Crazy.”

May. 14, 2025 By Nelson A. King Brooklyn-based Jammins Events confirmed on Tuesday, May 13, that Beenie Mman, Chris Martin, Kevin Lyttle, and Louie Culture will headline a high-energy show at UBS Arena in Queens on Saturday, May 24, during the Memorial Weekend. Dancehall hitmaker Beenie Man is set to triumphantly return to New York […]

The Cola Wars are back: Pepsi brings its iconic taste test to Queens Night Market

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May. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Step right up, Queens — the Cola Wars are back, and your taste buds are the battleground. Pepsi is bringing its iconic Pepsi Challenge to Queens as part of a national tour to show consumers that Pepsi Zero Sugar tastes better than Coke Zero Sugar. The tour, which…

Five Queens entrepreneurs win $20K grants in 2025 Tech + Innovation Challenge

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May. 14, 2025 By QNS News Team Five Queens-based businesses were named winners of the 2025 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge and each received a $20,000 grant during a ceremony held Wednesday, May 7, at Resorts World New York City in South Ozone Park. The annual competition, organized by the Queens Economic Development Corporation…

Mixed-income real estate developer Tredway announces $88M acquisition of Ocean Park complex in Far Rockaway

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May. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The affordable and mixed-income real estate developer Tredway announced it has acquired the 602-unit family-designated Ocean Park Apartments, located at 125 Beach 17th St. in Far Rockaway. As part of this $88 million acquisition, Tredway entered into an agreement with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation…