Four Men Shot at Ravenswood Houses Tuesday, All Likely to Survive: NYPD

Jun. 17, 2025 By Jessica Militello

The FDNY Boxing Club raised $250,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation during its 9th annual Thrilla in Camilla charity boxing event held Friday, June 13, at St. Camillus Church in Rockaway Beach.

Jun. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The MTA launched a boroughwide community outreach initiative on Monday ahead of the upcoming Queens Bus Network Redesign, set to take effect on June 29.

Jun. 17, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams

Jun. 16, 2025 By Jimmy Robles

As the State Senate concluded its legislative session on Thursday, immigrant rights advocates renewed calls for lawmakers to pass the New York for All Act before the Assembly adjourns on Tuesday, June 17. The proposed legislation, along with several other immigration-related bills, remains pending as the clock winds down on this year’s session.

Jun. 16, 2025 By Emily Davenport and QNS News Team

Federal and local law enforcement officials announced the arrest of eight alleged gang members in Queens on Monday, June 16, charging them with racketeering conspiracy, assaults in aid of racketeering and related firearms offenses.

Jun. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Queens Botanical Garden hosted its annual Rambling Rose Gala on Monday evening, June 2, raising more than $187,000 to support its mission of uniting people, plants and cultures in the borough.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday that 74 firearms were taken off the streets at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Jamaica during a gun buyback event on Saturday, June 14. The weapons were exchanged for bank cards pre-loaded with cash, with no identification required and no questions asked.

“Gun buybacks serve as a critical tool for reducing gun violence and promoting public safety within our communities,” Katz said. “This Saturday, working with the NYPD and clergy leaders in Jamaica, we received 74 surrendered guns — including five automatic weapons. As a result, these firearms will not be used to cause heartache and tragedy.”

Jun. 16, 2025 By Emily Davenport & Lloyd Mitchell

Eight alleged gang members in Queens were taken into custody on racketeering and assault charges.

Jun. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Dozens of runners gathered at the DaSilva Field Track in St. John’s University for the second annual track meet last month. Hosted by Queens Distance Runners (QDR), a grassroots running organization, the sporting competition welcomed sprinters and distance runners of all skill levels to test their abilities, vying for the podium in track events from 100 meters to 5,000 meters.

Jun. 16, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Czarinna Andres

Dozens of Ridgewood residents gathered at Grover Cleveland Park on Thursday, June 12, for a passionate community rally organized by the Ridgewood Tenants Union in response to the recent detention of a local high school student by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).