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July 9, 2025 By Bill Parry

A Southeast Queens man was struck and killed by the driver of an SUV while he was riding a moped in Astoria during the early morning of Monday, July 7.

Jul. 8, 2025 By Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Sandra Ung

For many immigrant survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, language barriers can often be difficult to overcome, adding to the litany of overwhelming challenges they face. Many are financially dependent on their partners, while others are isolated from their family and community. Some may fear that seeking help could jeopardize their immigration status.

July 8, 2025 By Bill Parry

The MTA is once again warning the public of the perils of subway surfing, days after a Bronx boy was killed after falling from the top of a 7 train in Long Island City.

Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello

This Friday, July 11th, marks World Kebab Day, and Döner Haus is celebrating with an irresistible $10 kebab sandwich special.

Jul. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

New York Road Runners (NYRR), the non-profit that runs the New York City Marathon, has announced a new free community running summer initiative, with two free runs/walks planned for Queens and Brooklyn in July and August.

Police are still searching for two moped-riding suspects behind a three-month-long chain-snatching spree that has targeted teenagers and women across multiple neighborhoods, including Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct.

Among the victims was a 64-year-old woman who successfully fought off an attempted robbery in front of Maspeth Federal Savings Bank in broad daylight.

Jul. 8, 2025 By jmilitello

July 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello

There’s nothing sweeter than a dose of childhood nostalgia baked into a freshly made cookie—and that’s exactly what Love Cookies had in mind with its small-batch bakery, which crafts delicious and inventive treats inspired by Asian childhood classics.

July 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials, community members, and representatives from non-profit Elmcor broke ground on a new $51.5 million affordable housing development in Sunnyside Monday morning, which promises to deliver 55 new affordable units to the neighborhood.

Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is blooming with a lineup of fun summer events and activities for the month of July.