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Long-haired gunman sought after man shot in leg on Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica: NYPD

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are looking for a nefarious-looking gunman who shot a man in front of an apartment building at 121-02 Sutphin Blvd. on the night of Tuesday, June 10. The 29-year-old victim was in front of the building at around 7 p.m. when…

Woodhaven to honor 190th anniversary with parade, art market and ceremony this Saturday

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Historic pride will be on full display in Woodhaven this Saturday. The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society (WCHS) will host the neighborhood’s 190th anniversary at Victory Field in Forest Park on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The centennial features a community parade, an art…

‘They are trying to strip due process’: Advocates raise concerns over deportations of non-criminal migrants

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Jimmy Robles More than 200 migrants, including individuals with no criminal records, have reportedly been deported to El Salvador’s Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT), according to immigrant advocacy organizations. The reports follow growing concern from legal aid groups and community advocates who say a number of deportations are being…

From spa retreats to public pools: Queens has a swim spot for everyone

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Jun. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello With temperatures rising and the official start of summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to find a pool in Queens to help you beat the heat. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing spa escape, a rooftop party spot, or a free afternoon swim in your…

Verbal dispute escalates to gunfire on Ozone Park street: NYPD

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Jun. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 106th Precinct are looking for a gunman who opened fire on a quiet residential block in Ozone Park broad daylight after arguing with an unknown individual on the afternoon of Friday, June 6. The suspect became involved in a beef with the other person in…

GatewayJFK awarded major city grant to expand BID programs in Southeast Queens

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Jun. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson The GatewayJFK Business Improvement District (BID) was recently awarded a significant funding injection from NYC Small Business Services (SBS). Last month, GatewayJFK was awarded a $75,000  FY26 Single District Small BID Support Grant. This funding marks a milestone; it is the largest grant awarded to the organization since…

Velázquez leads Congressional push for New York for All immigration protections amid raids

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Jun. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez has led nine members of New York’s Congressional delegation in a call for the New York state legislature to immediately pass the New York for All Act, which would largely prohibit state and local law enforcement from working with federal immigration authorities such as…

Op-Ed: Men’s Health Month is a wake-up call, especially for Black and Brown men

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Jun. 12, 2025 By Dr. Ari Benjamin, MD June is Men’s Health Month—a national reminder that men’s health deserves attention, conversation and action. This awareness could not be more urgent for Black and Brown men in particular. Across the country, men are living shorter, less healthy lives than women. They’re more likely to skip…

‘Queens Says No Kings’ rally planned in Forest Hills to protest Trump, defend democracy

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Jun. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres As President Donald Trump prepares to mark his 79th birthday with a controversial $100 million military parade in Washington, D.C., Queens residents will gather for a protest of their own. A grassroots rally and march titled “Queens Says No Kings” is set for Saturday, June 14 at 12:30…