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1 hour ago

Editorial | The messages hate sends, and the need for Mamdani to do more than just speak out | amNewYork

Hate crimes in NYC decreased, but a significant portion targeted the Jewish community, highlighting ongoing antisemitism and the need for stronger protective actions.
#murder
SF parents
fromQNS
15 hours ago

Springfield Gardens teen held without bail for murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans: DA - QNS

A teenager was charged with murder and other offenses related to the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in a park.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

South Ozone Park senior held without bail for the murder of his wife, whose remains were discovered at different locations: DA - QNS

An elderly man was indicted for allegedly murdering his younger wife, with her dismembered remains found in multiple locations.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

Hollis man convicted in fatal beating of pawn shop owner from Jamaica Estates: DA - QNS

Rodolfo Lopez-Portillo was convicted of murdering Arasb Shoughi with a metal pipe during a robbery at a pawn shop.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Queens man hit with eight murder charges for allegedly setting deadly house fire that killed four people, including toddler | amNewYork

SF parents
fromQNS
15 hours ago

Springfield Gardens teen held without bail for murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans: DA - QNS

A teenager was charged with murder and other offenses related to the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in a park.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

South Ozone Park senior held without bail for the murder of his wife, whose remains were discovered at different locations: DA - QNS

An elderly man was indicted for allegedly murdering his younger wife, with her dismembered remains found in multiple locations.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

Hollis man convicted in fatal beating of pawn shop owner from Jamaica Estates: DA - QNS

Rodolfo Lopez-Portillo was convicted of murdering Arasb Shoughi with a metal pipe during a robbery at a pawn shop.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Queens man hit with eight murder charges for allegedly setting deadly house fire that killed four people, including toddler | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Aqueduct Racetrack's final stretch begins as state plans future of 100-acre Queens site | amNewYork

Aqueduct Racetrack is set to close, prompting a public planning process for its redevelopment into housing and community facilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Rampage of hate in Queens: Swastikas and antisemitic graffiti targeting Jewish centers and homes leave local residents horrified' | amNewYork

Four teenagers vandalized multiple locations in Queens with swastikas, prompting investigations as a hate crime and raising community concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Several New York City synagogues and homes vandalized with swastikas

When rabbis and congregants arrived to pray this morning, they expected to be met with their usual loving community. Instead, they were met with terrifying signals of hatred and threats of violence.
New York City
#mta
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Seeking a lift: Queens lawmaker urges MTA to equip more 7 train stations with elevators | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 day ago

MTA Scrambles For New Funding To Keep Brooklyn-Queens Train Line On Track

MTA is developing backup funding plans for a $5.5 billion light rail line between Brooklyn and Queens amid potential federal resistance.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

MTA to begin fining drivers who block buses on 2 Queens routes starting Friday | amNewYork

MTA will enforce traffic fines on Q17 and Q27 bus routes starting April 17 to improve bus speeds and safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Seeking a lift: Queens lawmaker urges MTA to equip more 7 train stations with elevators | amNewYork

MTA urged to install elevators at four inaccessible 7 train stations in Queens for better accessibility.
London
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2 days ago

12 firefighters injured after floor collapse in Queens 4-alarm fire

Twelve firefighters are recovering from injuries, including one with serious burns, after a floor collapse during a 4-alarm fire in Queens.
New York City
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

NYC house explosion sends cops flying in shocking bodycam video; 1 person dead in rubble

A house explosion in Queens killed a suspect and injured several police officers responding to a domestic dispute.
Travel
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

9 Family-Friendly Hotels In New York City

Staying in Brooklyn or Queens offers families a quieter experience while visiting New York City.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Queens domestic dispute ends with massive explosion that sent cops flying through the air | amNewYork

A domestic dispute in Queens escalated to a fiery explosion, injuring police officers and collapsing a home.
Photography
fromAnOther
5 days ago

Devlin Claro's Dreamlike Portrait of Queens

Devlin Claro's exhibition 'Crushing' presents staged photographs reflecting his view of America through the lens of Queens, highlighting its diversity and complexities.
#g-train
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | Give and take for G train riders frustrated with weekend shutdowns | amNewYork

The G train is vital for Brooklyn and Queens, but ongoing MTA upgrades cause significant service disruptions and frustration among local residents.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Hipster NYC straphangers fear third straight summer of hell on G train: 'Here we are again'

G train service shutdowns are planned for weekends in June, August, and May, impacting commuters and local businesses in Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Queens A train shooting of 15-year-old boy was act of revenge from prior altercation: sources | amNewYork

Two teenagers engaged in a revenge shooting on a subway, stemming from a previous altercation.
#gun-violence
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Teen shot on Queens subway train expected to recover as Mamdani slams shooting as unacceptable incident' | amNewYork

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2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Queens teen shot dead at park after basketball court argument; cops on desperate search to find killer | amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Teen shot on Queens subway train expected to recover as Mamdani slams shooting as unacceptable incident' | amNewYork

Gun violence involving teenagers in Queens is escalating, with a 15-year-old shot on a subway train, prompting strong condemnation from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Brooklyn teen charged with murder of 15-year-old boy at Queens playground

A Brooklyn teen has been arrested for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Queens, highlighting ongoing youth gun violence issues in New York City.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Queens teen shot dead at park after basketball court argument; cops on desperate search to find killer | amNewYork

A 15-year-old was fatally shot in a Queens park during a fight involving multiple teens, prompting community outrage and a police investigation.
fromQNS
1 week ago

CM Wong fumes after Bronx man gets released after arraignment for taking part in chaotic street takeover in Middle Village - QNS

As alleged, this defendant put countless people in peril by engaging in reckless driving during a street takeover, creating a dangerous environment for bystanders.
NYC politics
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

115 YEARS: Man convicted of fatally shooting Queens cop gets massive prison sentence as family weeps in court | amNewYork

Guy Rivera was sentenced to 115 years for manslaughter and attempted murder after killing Police Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop.
#shooting
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Brooklyn man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 15-year-old boy

A Brooklyn man, Zahir Davis, has been arrested for the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre in Queens.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Man shot dead inside Queens burger bar, two suspects wanted: cops | amNewYork

Police are searching for suspects in the shooting death of a man at a burger bar in Queens.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Brooklyn man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 15-year-old boy

A Brooklyn man, Zahir Davis, has been arrested for the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre in Queens.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Man shot dead inside Queens burger bar, two suspects wanted: cops | amNewYork

Police are searching for suspects in the shooting death of a man at a burger bar in Queens.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Queens judge postpones hearing on challenge to incumbent Assembly member's spot on primary ballot | amNewYork

Allegations of forged signatures against Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar are being reviewed by the Board of Elections amid a primary challenge from David Orkin.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Incumbent Queens Assembly member heads to court as signature fraud allegations mount in primary fight | amNewYork

A court challenge alleges forged signatures in Jenifer Rajkumar's ballot petition for the Democratic primary in Queens.
Poker
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

It's happening: NYC's first full-scale casino is opening in Queens next week

New York City's first legal table games will open at Resorts World in Queens on April 28, ahead of other casino projects.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Man fatally struck by Queens 7 train, causing morning delays | amNewYork

The 7 line is experiencing delays due to a fatal incident involving a straphanger in Queens.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

He was just a regular kid': Family mourns Queens teen shot dead in park as community prepares for emotional vigil | amNewYork

Jaden Pierre, a 15-year-old, was shot dead in Queens during a planned water balloon fight, leaving his family and community in mourning.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Queens mystery: Man hospitalized after being found covered in blood inside parked minivan | amNewYork

A man of unknown age was found sitting in a brown Toyota minivan covered in blood, prompting a 911 call from a good Samaritan.
NYC LGBT
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Queens lawmaker incensed after fiery car meetup in neighborhood, demands arrests: We are not putting up with this garbage' | amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Queens police shooting: NYPD releases bodycam footage of cop opening fire on man in mental health crisis amNewYork

NYPD video shows officers firing on a knife‑wielding man in mental distress in Queens; he remains hospitalized and family said they called for an ambulance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Queens lawmaker incensed after fiery car meetup in neighborhood, demands arrests: We are not putting up with this garbage' | amNewYork

A Queens lawmaker demands arrests after a dangerous car meetup involving stunts and a fire in a neighborhood.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens slashing suspects wanted for attacking man near sports bar in bloody assault | amNewYork

Detectives are searching for two men involved in a violent slashing incident near a sports bar in Queens that left a man seriously injured.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Queens police shooting: NYPD releases bodycam footage of cop opening fire on man in mental health crisis amNewYork

#hit-and-run
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes woman in Queens, police say

A 58-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Queens; the driver remains at large and no arrests have been made.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes woman in Queens, police say

A 58-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Queens; the driver remains at large and no arrests have been made.
#robbery
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago
New York City

Armed Crook Snags 29 Phones In Brutal Rockaway Boulevard Heist, Queens Cops Say

New York City
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Armed Crook Snags 29 Phones In Brutal Rockaway Boulevard Heist, Queens Cops Say

A violent robbery occurred at a Rockaway Boulevard storefront, resulting in a worker being pistol-whipped and the theft of high-end phones and cash.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

AG Letitia James won't seek criminal charges against cop who fatally ran over sleeping man in Queens park during U.S. Open | amNewYork

No criminal charges will be filed against the officer who struck and killed Erasmo Huerta Gonzalez in Queens during the U.S. Open.
#stabbing
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
#fire
London
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Massive five-alarm fire in Queens destroys lumberyard; cause under investigation | amNewYork

A five-alarm fire at a Queens lumberyard on April 10 prompted a large firefighting response, with no reported injuries.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Corona Garage Inferno Torches Cars As Neighbors Roll Video

A fire in a Queens parking garage destroyed three cars, prompting investigations and highlighting challenges in emergency response due to parking issues.
London
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Massive five-alarm fire in Queens destroys lumberyard; cause under investigation | amNewYork

A five-alarm fire at a Queens lumberyard on April 10 prompted a large firefighting response, with no reported injuries.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Corona Garage Inferno Torches Cars As Neighbors Roll Video

A fire in a Queens parking garage destroyed three cars, prompting investigations and highlighting challenges in emergency response due to parking issues.
#pizzeria
New York City
fromNewsNation
3 weeks ago

NY pizzeria owner saves customers from attacker with box cutter

A pizzeria owner intervened to protect customers from a man with a box cutter, prioritizing their safety over his own past trauma.
New York City
fromNewsNation
3 weeks ago

NY pizzeria owner saves customers from attacker with box cutter

A pizzeria owner intervened to protect customers from a man with a box cutter, prioritizing their safety over his own past trauma.
NYC parents
fromThe Haitian Times
3 weeks ago

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy in Queens to close after decades of serving Haitian and immigrant families

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy in Queens will close after the 2025-2026 school year due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties.
#crime
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens stabbing: Man turns himself into cops for attacking woman at bus stop | amNewYork

An 18-year-old man turned himself in to police after being identified through surveillance footage for stabbing a 29-year-old mother at a Queens bus stop.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens stabbing: Cops release video of suspect who attacked woman at bus stop in random act of violence | amNewYork

NYPD seeks suspect who stabbed a 29-year-old woman unprovoked at a Queens bus stop on March 16, 2026, leaving her in stable condition at Elmhurst Hospital.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens stabbing: Man turns himself into cops for attacking woman at bus stop | amNewYork

An 18-year-old man turned himself in to police after being identified through surveillance footage for stabbing a 29-year-old mother at a Queens bus stop.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens stabbing: Cops release video of suspect who attacked woman at bus stop in random act of violence | amNewYork

NYPD seeks suspect who stabbed a 29-year-old woman unprovoked at a Queens bus stop on March 16, 2026, leaving her in stable condition at Elmhurst Hospital.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 weeks ago

IBX light rail plan takes center stage at New York Transit Museum * Brooklyn Paper

The Interborough Express is a proposed light rail project connecting Brooklyn and Queens, utilizing an existing freight line.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 weeks ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Mamdani, Trump talk Sunnyside Yard building. Local residents ask, huh?

Sunnyside Yard housing project aims to create 12,000 homes, including affordable units, but faces skepticism from local residents.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Jackson Heights Groping: NYPD Seeks Tips

A woman was groped at a subway station in Queens, prompting an NYPD investigation and a reward for information leading to an arrest.
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Man desecrates baptismal font, pilfers donation box at Queens Catholic church

The man dumped his drink in the baptismal font at St. Anastasia's Roman Catholic Church in Dougalston around 11:45 a.m. on March 14.
Typography
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
#police
Pets
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Police fatally shoot dog in Queens after it bites woman, NYPD says

Police fatally shot a dog in Queens after it attacked a woman, who was hospitalized with injuries.
Pets
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Police fatally shoot dog in Queens after it bites woman, NYPD says

Police fatally shot a dog in Queens after it attacked a woman, who was hospitalized with injuries.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Brooklyn, Queens apartment developers broke disability access laws when building, suit claims | amNewYork

How buildings are designed impacts people's lives every day. If every day you're living in a space where you can't use your home, that gnaws away at you.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Rosa Pizza Has Mice on Two of Its Last Five Inspection Reports. It's Still One of Bay Terrace's Busiest Slices.

The Bay Terrace location has been inspected five times since May 2025, and only once has it scored within the A-grade range without additional flags worth noting.
Food & drink
#traffic-accident
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens woman fatally struck by private garbage truck driver while crossing street: cops | amNewYork

A private garbage truck driver struck and killed a 19-year-old woman crossing a street in Queens late Sunday night.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens woman fatally struck by private garbage truck driver while crossing street: cops | amNewYork

A private garbage truck driver struck and killed a 19-year-old woman crossing a street in Queens late Sunday night.
#homicide
fromGothamist
1 month ago
New York City

Fire deaths ruled a homicide at Queens building with history of gambling, illegal units

New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Fire deaths ruled a homicide at Queens building with history of gambling, illegal units

A fatal Queens house fire has been ruled a homicide, with multiple fatalities and a history of building violations.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

Ten Great Ancient Mesopotamian Women: Monarchs, Generals, and Scribes

Women in ancient Mesopotamia held significant roles, including generals and scribes, and some even ruled, despite a patriarchal society.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 month ago

Mamdani Budget Could Tank Queens Subway Expansion He Once Supported - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's budget prioritizes the Queensway park project over the QueensLink subway extension, raising concerns among transit activists.
NYC LGBT
fromQueens, NY Patch
1 month ago

Woman Attacked, Sexually Assaulted On NYC Subway Platform: NYPD

A woman was attacked and sexually assaulted at a Queens subway station, and police are seeking the suspect.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Canadian Diplomat Spends $17M On Brooklyn And Queens Condos

A Canadian diplomat purchased $17 million in condo units in Brooklyn and Queens, indicating strong demand for new developments outside Manhattan.
New York Mets
fromQNS
1 month ago

What's new at Citi Field in 2026? Mets unveil new and returning food and features for upcoming season - QNS

Citi Field expands 2026 offerings with 37 new food items, NYCFC games, concerts, and partnerships including Mookie Wilson's barbecue catering.
fromQueens, NY Patch
1 month ago

3-Year-Old Boy Among 4 Killed In NYC Building Fire: FDNY

A 3-year-old boy is among four people killed in a four-alarm building fire in Queens on Monday. The fire broke out at 44-49 College Point Blvd. in Flushing around 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Queens stabbing: Woman violently assaulted at bus stop in possible random attack | amNewYork

The male perpetrator approached the 30-year-old woman and went on the attack, stabbing her several times in the back and left arm. The perpetrator, who wore all black clothing, fled the scene on foot eastbound along 23rd Avenue. Officers from the 115th Precinct responded to the scene along with EMS, who rushed the wounded woman to Elmhurst Hospital.
New York City
New York City
fromQueens, NY Patch
1 month ago

Woman Killed In NYC Hit-And-Run Crash ID'd, Driver Still At Large

A 57-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Queens; the driver fled toward the Van Wyck Expressway and remains at large.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Man gunned down at Queens sports bar; 4th bloody attack at NYC nightspot in a week

A 34-year-old man was fatally shot outside a Queens bar; his brother tried to carry him to the hospital while police search for the gunman.
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Queens Bus Passenger Sought After Girl Groped On Q48

A 13-year-old girl was reportedly groped on a Q48 MTA bus in Queens last Friday at approximately 4:18 p.m., while the bus was traveling near Parsons Boulevard and Union Turnpike. Police said the suspect, described in a wanted bulletin as an unidentified male, exited the bus at that intersection and fled on foot. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact authorities.
New York City
fromJackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY Patch
2 months ago

Man Punched, Bloodied In Random Queens Subway Attack: NYPD

Around 8 a.m. on Feb. 10, the 35-year-old victim boarded the train at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street station when a stranger approached and began arguing with him en route to Queens Plaza station in Long Island City, police told Patch.
New York City
#laundromat-shooting
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Report: Pedestrians Are At Risk ... Where You'd Least Expect It - Streetsblog New York City

City DOT underestimates pedestrian volumes on outer-borough streets, underclassifies busy segments, and produces higher per-pedestrian injury risk in parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYCFC's new stadium to host soccer matches for 2028 Summer Olympics amNewYork

A rendering of NYCFC's new stadium from The Wall Photo courtesy of NYCFC Etihad Park, NYCFC's new stadium set to open next year, was named a host venue for the 2028 Summer Olympic soccer tournaments, the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games committee announced on Tuesday.
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