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Ozone Park man indicted for kidnapping and assault of 11-year-old girl in Forest Park: DA

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted an Ozone Park man for abducting an 11-year-old girl in Forest Park and sexually assaulting her before the victim’s father intervened in May. Teddy Moussignac, 44, of 102nd Street, was arraigned Friday in Queens Supreme Court on a seven-count indictment charging him with…

College Point Restaurant Week is back with 20% off at 21 restaurants

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello College Point, bring your appetite—Restaurant Week is back with more to savor. Running from June 16 to June 30, the event showcases the neighborhood’s culinary diversity, giving diners a chance to revisit their favorite spots or discover something entirely new. A wide range of participating restaurants will offer…

Queens Borough Hall hosts vibrant Pride Month celebration with performances and honors

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson A joyous celebration was held at Queens Borough Hall as dozens of LGBTQ+ identifying New Yorkers gathered to celebrate Pride Month. Hosted by the office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the event, which was held on Wednesday, June 11, featured performances and powerful speakers. Celebrants donned festive…

Long-haired gunman sought after man shot in leg on Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica: NYPD

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are looking for a nefarious-looking gunman who shot a man in front of an apartment building at 121-02 Sutphin Blvd. on the night of Tuesday, June 10. The 29-year-old victim was in front of the building at around 7 p.m. when…

Woodhaven to honor 190th anniversary with parade, art market and ceremony this Saturday

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Historic pride will be on full display in Woodhaven this Saturday. The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society (WCHS) will host the neighborhood’s 190th anniversary at Victory Field in Forest Park on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The centennial features a community parade, an art…

‘They are trying to strip due process’: Advocates raise concerns over deportations of non-criminal migrants

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Jimmy Robles More than 200 migrants, including individuals with no criminal records, have reportedly been deported to El Salvador’s Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT), according to immigrant advocacy organizations. The reports follow growing concern from legal aid groups and community advocates who say a number of deportations are being…

From spa retreats to public pools: Queens has a swim spot for everyone

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello With temperatures rising and the official start of summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to find a pool in Queens to help you beat the heat. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing spa escape, a rooftop party spot, or a free afternoon swim in your…

German-style halal eatery Döner Haus opens on Bell Blvd. in Bayside

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Bayside just added a taste of Germany to the neighborhood with the latest expansion of  Döner Haus to the Queens community. The 100% Halal German-style street food eatery, located at 4004A Bell Blvd., had a special pre-grand opening event on Thursday, June 12. It will officially open its…

González-Rojas bill eliminates out-of-pocket costs for asthma inhalers

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is celebrating a legislative win following the passage of her Free Asthma Inhaler Bill in both chambers of the New York State Legislature. The bill, which she sponsored in the Assembly alongside State Senator Gustavo Rivera in the Senate, would require insurance companies to…