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BP Richards, city officials launch ‘historic’ community-driven ‘Reimagine Ravenswood’ plan

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Rise Light & Power representatives, city officials and public advocates launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan on Thursday, July 17.

Jul. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Standing in the shadow of the Ravenswood Generating Station smokestacks, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined city officials, local advocates and representatives from Rise Light & Power Thursday to launch the Reimagine Ravenswood Neighborhood Plan, which aims to provide opportunities for the local Queensbridge community during the transformation…

Queens rents increase to over $3,000 in June 2025: report

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Jul. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The average cost of rent for apartments in Queens eclipsed $3,000 in June 2025, according to a report by M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the average rent in Queens rose 3.49%, from $2,902 in June 2024 to $3,003 in June 2025. Studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units all went…

Center for Smiles celebrates 35 years of providing dental care in Bayside

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Jul. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The Center for Smiles dentistry held a celebration for 35 years of serving the Bayside community, as well as the Greater New York area, on Thursday, June 19. Located at 209-20 35th Ave., the Center for Smiles has grown into a community staple since it was first established…

Astoria dog owners raise the alarm after aggressive pit bull viciously attacks several dogs

The Pit Bull allegedly leapt over the wire metal fence pictured to attack multiple dogs. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Jul. 16, 2025 By Shane O’Brien An untethered pit bull allegedly injured several dogs in Astoria throughout 2025 by jumping a fence and attacking dogs out for a walk, according to multiple local dog owners. At least three Astoria residents have told QNS that their dogs required veterinary care after the attacks, which took…

Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa rallies supporters in Whitestone

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Jul. 16, 2025 By Robert Pearl The July 9 meeting of the Whitestone Republican Club was not just a political gathering, but also a resolute call to action. The podium at the American Legion Hall was adorned by two life-size posters of mayoral candidate and Gurdian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa dressed as a superhero,…

Brooklyn artist paints towering mural to Queens at new affordable housing site

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Jul. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson A  Brooklyn-based artist has created a vibrant mural for an affordable housing residence near JFK Airport.  Muralist Danielle Mastrion painted a massive 13-story mural flanking the front-facing sides of the soon-to-open Baisely Pond Park Residences, the city’s first hotel-to-affordable-housing conversion.  Mastrion began the mural in June and completed…

St. John’s University invites community for annual Great Lawn Summer Concert

The Richmond County Orchestra is returning to St. John's University to perform at the Great Lawn Summer Concert.

Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson St. John’s University’s free Great Lawn Summer Concert is returning on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Music lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the university’s annual summer music program. This year, the Richmond County Orchestra (RCO) is returning to the campus to play a…