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Ty Hankerson emerges ahead in race to succeed Adrienne Adams in southeast Queens

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson City Council candidate Ty Hankerson is leading the Democratic Primary after the first round of voting was counted.  Hankerson gained momentum against four other competitors—Romeo Hitlall, Latoya LeGrand, Japneet Singh, and former Council Member Ruben Wills—in the primary on Tuesday, June 24, securing a first-place lead, receiving 4,316…

Cuomo and Mamdani split Queens in high-stakes primary that laid bare borough’s political divide

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters turned out across the borough on Tuesday to cast ballots in one of the most closely watched mayoral primaries in recent memory. From Astoria to Jamaica, residents navigated long lines, scorching temperatures and a crowded field of candidates to make their voices heard. According to preliminary…

Queens voters back Chu, Guillergan and Haji in Queens Civil Court races

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens voters selected nominees for three Civil Court judgeships in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, with Sheridan C. Chu, Eve Cho Guillergan, and Juliette-Noor Haji holding strong leads in their respective races, according to unofficial results from the New York City Board of Elections. Chu defeated attorney John J.…

Akito Japanese Cuisine brings fresh flavors to Bell Boulevard in Bayside

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello A new Japanese restaurant is making its mark in Bayside, joining the neighborhood’s growing culinary scene along Bell Boulevard. Akito Japanese Cuisine, located at 39-23 Bell Blvd., officially opened in early 2025, taking over the former home of Kenta Sushi Bar, which had been a local favorite for…

New Terminal One announces JFK’s first consolidated delivery center

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson The New Terminal One is creating JFK Airport’s first terminal consolidated receiving and distribution center. The New Terminal One is partnering with JCM Business Solutions to build a centralized logistics hub that will manage, screen, and coordinate all deliveries to the new terminal.  The project was announced on…

Family of teen killed by NYPD during mental health crisis files lawsuit against city

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Dean Moses The family of Win Rozario, the Ozone Park teenager who was fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis last year, filed a federal lawsuit against the city on Monday. The civil complaint was filed by Beldock, Levine & Hoffman LLP on behalf of Rozario’s mother, Notan…

Thousands without power in Southeast Queens; Con Edison urges energy conservation

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Con Edison has restored electricity to more than 1,600 customers in Southeast Queens and continues working to bring service back to more than 6,200 others amid an intense heat wave straining the city’s power grid. To maintain reliability while repair crews work, the utility company has reduced voltage…

Find cooling centers open in Queens with pet-friendly options included

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres As temperatures soar into the 90s this week, New York City officials have activated more than 600 cooling centers across the five boroughs to offer residents safe, air-conditioned relief. The city is also opening its doors to pets at select sites, including libraries, senior centers and participating Petco…

Flushing man presents symbolic pennant to Pope Leo XIV during Vatican Jubilee

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A Flushing man with a long record of endurance-driven pilgrimages for peace, faith and remembrance is once again receiving international recognition. Victor Mooney, 59, presented a commemorative pennant to Pope Leo XIV during a recent Jubilee Audience in Vatican City, marking a highlight in his latest spiritual endeavor:…