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Rozic and Stavisky pass bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens lawmakers have passed landmark legislation aimed at protecting college students from discrimination and harassment on campus, particularly in response to rising incidents of antisemitism. Assembly Member Nily Rozic and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky announced the unanimous, bipartisan passage of their bill (A5448B/S4559B) on Monday, June…

Pride blooms at Queens Botanical Garden with film screening, live performances

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month is in full swing at the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) this June, and the garden is featuring a lineup of fun events to celebrate Pride in style. Located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, QBG is collaborating with artists and performers within the LGBTQ community for…

Armed suspects impersonating Amazon workers invade Whitestone home, Paladino urges gun rights

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A family was held at gunpoint during a violent home invasion Monday morning in Whitestone, prompting Council Member Vickie Paladino to urge residents to arm themselves in order to protect their homes and families. According to police, two armed men posing as Amazon delivery workers forced their way…

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…

Queens Borough president honors Guyana’s brightest at inaugural Independence Celebration

Guyanese-American honorees from left, Shivika Rajkisore, Jessica Balgobin, Mohamed Q. Amin, Candace E. Prince-Modeste, Latchman Budhai, Aminta Keliwan-Narine, Ashook Ramsaran, and Vikash Narine, and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. The expats were honored for their contributions to the borough on May 29 at QBH 59th Independence celebration.

Jun. 10, 2025 By Tangerine Clarke Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, on May 29, thanked nationals for serving the borough as first responders, teachers, healthcare heroes, frontline workers, and community leaders during his administration’s inaugural Guyana Independence commemoration and awards ceremony in the historic Helen Marshall Cultural Center, located in the lower level of the […]

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…

South Jamaica crowned champions of NYCFC’s citywide youth soccer tournament

A Rose Bank player attempts a shot against South Jamaica in Sunday's Community Cup. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Jun. 9, 2025 By sobrien June 9, 2025. By Shane O’Brien. Hundreds of young soccer stars from neighborhoods across the five boroughs competed in New York City FC’s (NYCFC) fourth-annual Community Cup at the Triborough Bridge Playground in Astoria on Sunday. Children aged 8-11 from 30 different neighborhoods across the city took part in the annual…