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Woman fatally shot in broad daylight on Merrick Boulevard, suspect still at large

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Dean Moses and Lloyd Mitchell A woman was fatally shot in broad daylight on Monday afternoon in St. Albans, and her killer remains at large, police said. The incident occurred just after 2:36 p.m. on June 23 near 122-20 Merrick Blvd., according to police sources. Officers from the 113th Precinct…

Four-alarm fire guts St. Albans restaurant, damages neighboring buildings: FDNY

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Bill Parry A fast-moving four-alarm fire tore through a commercial building in St. Albans on Sunday morning, injuring six people and displacing residents of adjacent structures, fire officials said. The blaze broke out shortly before noon on June 22 at 200-05 Linden Blvd., a two-and-a-half-story commercial building that housed a…

Middle Village street co-named for beloved FDNY veteran and civic leader John Killcommons

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Jun. 23, 2025 By QNS News team A portion of 60th Road in Queens was officially co-named John Killcommons Corner on Saturday, June 21, in honor of a longtime Middle Village resident known for his military service, three decades with the FDNY, and decades of civic engagement. The street, located between 76th Street and…

Con Edison distributes dry ice in Queens amid outages during severe heat wave

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Jun. 23, 2025 By QNS News Team As an oppressive heat wave continues to grip New York City, Con Edison is distributing dry ice to residents in eastern Queens impacted by power outages due to the soaring temperatures and high humidity. Con Edison began providing bags of dry ice today at the Queens County…

Mamdani rallies immigrant and tenant communities in Jackson Heights before primary

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team With just days left before the Democratic primary, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joined more than 200 working-class New Yorkers at a get-out-the-vote rally Saturday afternoon in Jackson Heights. Held at Diversity Plaza and backed by longtime supporters including CAAAV Voice, DRUM Beats, and…

Cool spots to stay productive: Remote work-friendly spaces in Queens

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello With a sweltering heatwave gripping Queens this week, working from home might be just a little too stifling. Fortunately, the borough is filled with welcoming spaces that make remote work both productive and refreshing. Whether you’re looking to cut down on your AC use, need stronger Wi-Fi, or…

Tech meets tradition at Dim Sum Bloom’s new Bayside location

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello AI is rapidly transforming our world—from how we work to how we interact with customer service. But can it hold its own in the kitchen? Dim Sum Bloom is putting that question to the test with a fully automated robot that powers its stir-fry station. The innovative restaurant…

CEC District 24 VP reflects on years of service to the community as her term ends

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As the end of Community Education Council (CEC) District 24 Vice President and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Representative Connie Altamirano’s term approaches at the end of June, she has reflected on her decades of service to the Queens community, including her four years in CEC 24. Altamirano has…