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Queens lawmakers applaud passage of property tax exemption bill for fully disabled veterans

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens lawmakers are celebrating the passage of a long-sought bill that would provide a full real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability—a significant measure aimed at easing the financial burdens of some of New York’s most severely injured service members. State Senator Joseph P.…

Two Southeast Queens business owners celebrate 5th anniversary of JFK based restaurant

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens restaurant owners celebrated the fifth anniversary of their restaurant located at JFK Airport. Michael Duncan and Annette Runice celebrated the anniversary of the J&P Runway Cafe during National Small Business Week on May 8th. They were joined by the Queens Borough President and other elected officials…

Local heroes honored during National Rose Month awards in Queens

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Community leaders, cancer survivors and elected officials gathered Sunday at Queensborough Community College to celebrate National Rose Month with an emotional ceremony that honored local women whose stories of survival and service reflect the rose’s symbolic strength and beauty. The June 22 celebration, hosted…

Akito Japanese Cuisine brings fresh flavors to Bell Boulevard in Bayside

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello A new Japanese restaurant is making its mark in Bayside, joining the neighborhood’s growing culinary scene along Bell Boulevard. Akito Japanese Cuisine, located at 39-23 Bell Blvd., officially opened in early 2025, taking over the former home of Kenta Sushi Bar, which had been a local favorite for…

New Terminal One announces JFK’s first consolidated delivery center

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson The New Terminal One is creating JFK Airport’s first terminal consolidated receiving and distribution center. The New Terminal One is partnering with JCM Business Solutions to build a centralized logistics hub that will manage, screen, and coordinate all deliveries to the new terminal.  The project was announced on…

Family of teen killed by NYPD during mental health crisis files lawsuit against city

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Dean Moses The family of Win Rozario, the Ozone Park teenager who was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis last year, filed a federal lawsuit against the city on Monday. The civil complaint was filed by Beldock, Levine & Hoffman LLP on behalf of Rozario’s mother, Notan…

FDNY extinguishes fire near 7 train tracks in Little Manila, Woodside

June 23, 2025 By Bill Parry  A late-night fire in Woodside extended to the exterior of a building and reached the elevated 7 train tracks on Sunday, but firefighters quickly brought it under control before it disrupted subway service, officials said. The blaze broke out at approximately 11:21 p.m. on June 23 outside 69-11 Roosevelt… Read more »