Tag: queens

‘We are all immigrants’: Richmond Hill community rallies for unity and protection in Queens

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Scores of immigrants last Saturday, chanting, who built Richmond Hill, who is going to protect Richmond Hill, and who will keep us safe, demonstrated against the Trump Administration’s rhetoric that is driving fear in nationals.  “Please Show Some Compassion, Mr. President,” “We are All Immigrants,” “Together we are Home,” “America is a Nation of Immigrants,” […]

Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic opens in Ridgewood, offering comprehensive care to veterans

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Feb. 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new chapter in veteran healthcare was unveiled on Monday, Feb. 10, as the Thomas P. Noonan Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) celebrated its grand opening in Ridgewood.  This state-of-the-art medical facility, located at 50-05 Metropolitan Ave. in Ridgewood, is dedicated to providing veterans with comprehensive healthcare services and was…

Queens officials slam Mayor Adams over ICE memo, call it violation of sanctuary laws

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Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for…

Poll: Should this Queens native run for mayor?

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Feb. 5, 2025 By QNS News Team Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been rumored for months to be considering a run for mayor of New York City — and three straight polls suggest voters would easily back him over Mayor Eric Adams and the rest of the Democratic primary field. Elected three times as…

Photos: Experience the magic of Luminosa at the Queens Botanical Garden

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Luminosa exhibit at the Queens Botanical Garden has been enchanting Flushing with its dazzling light displays and intricate designs since opening late last year. The exhibit, which runs through March 23, features over 40 stunning lamp creations crafted from steel and silk by 150 artisans. Visitors can…

Queens officials condemn NYU Langone, Mount Sinai’s decision to cancel youth gender-affirming care

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New York State Attorney General Letitia James and other political leaders are demanding action after at least two New York City-based providers of gender-affirming care halted appointments for young patients in light of the Trump administration’s executive order vowing to pull federal funding for institutions offering such care, according to media reports and elected…

Queens shooting suspects open fire on teen in brazen assault: cops

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Queens cops are on the hunt for three youths who shot a teen boy in a caught-on-camera afternoon ambush last month. According to police sources, the brazen incident unfolded on 123rd Avenue and 147th Street in Jamaica at around 2:54 p.m. on Jan. 28. Authorities said a group of about seven individuals approached a…

Queens slasher attacks man outside restaurant: cops

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Police in Queens are looking for the slasher who attacked a man and left him a bloody mess early on Saturday morning. Cops said the violent assault occurred at about 4:15 a.m. on Feb. 1 near a restaurant at 109-08 Liberty Ave. in South Ozone Park. Officers from the 106th Precinct responded to the…