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Council Member Ung visits NYC311 center, pushes for better tracking and language support

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Sandra Ung toured the NYC311 call center last week to observe its operations and discuss ongoing challenges and service improvements with Deputy Commissioner Joseph Morrisroe. The visit provided Ung with a detailed overview of the city’s non-emergency information hub, which has handled an average of 38…

Queens gun buyback offers cash for firearms this Saturday in Jamaica

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Jun. 10, 2025 By QNS News Team In a continued push to curb gun violence and keep communities safe, local and state officials are teaming up for a major gun buyback event this weekend in Jamaica. The NYPD, in partnership with the offices of New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Queens District…

Rockaway Beach playground transformed with massive, colorful mural by NYC artist

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson A vibrant mural is now on display at the Rockaway Beach playground. Harlem-based artist Sonia Louise Davis unveiled a 16,000-square-foot mural during Rockaway Hotel+Spa’s Art Arena Summit on Friday, May 30. The Art Arena Summit, sponsored by WOAH, is a new platform that aims to foster a community of…

Queens businesses celebrated at FourLeaf Best of the Boro 2025 Awards

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Claude Solnik More than 400 businesses from across Queens were honored on the evening of June 2 during Schneps Media’s 13th annual FourLeaf Best of the Boro VIP Winners Celebration, held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event, sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union and hosted by…

New York City commemorates Anne Frank’s 96th birthday with citywide book giveaway

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson To commemorate what would have been Anne Frank’s 96th birthday, Anne Frank the Exhibition is launching a special initiative this summer aimed at expanding access to her story and deepening public engagement with her legacy. Titled “Summer of Reflection: The Legacy of Anne Frank,” the citywide campaign is…

OPA! Whitestone celebrates Greek culture at Holy Cross Festival

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello The sights, sounds, and flavors of the Mediterranean were in full swing at the annual Greek Festival hosted by Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone last weekend. From Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, the church grounds at 11-05 150th St. were transformed into a celebration…

Op-ed | Delivering on safety: Record-low shootings and homicides in 2025

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, where we honor and remember victims of gun crimes, our administration is making good on our promise to eradicate gun violence. From day one, we have worked to create safer streets, safer subways, and a safer city for all New York…