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Early morning stabbing leaves 22-year-old dead in Corona: NYPD

Apr. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 14, 2025 By Adam Daly Detectives in Corona are questioning a person of interest after a 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed early Monday morning, police said. Officers from the 115th Precinct responded to a call about the stabbing at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue…

Northwest Queens rental market continues upward trend with higher prices, more listings: report

Northwest Queens continued to see its inventory of listings

Apr. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Northwest Queens experienced a huge boost in its inventory of listings in March 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Year-over-year, the listing inventory in northwest Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside and…

Early morning police-involved shooting in Astoria leaves one man dead: NYPD

Apr. 14, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 14, 2025 By Dean Moses and Queens Post News Team A knife-wielding man was fatally shot by police during an encounter early Monday morning in Astoria, according to authorities. The police-involved shooting occurred just before 6:30 a.m. on April 14 near the intersection of 31st Street and…

Queensboro Plaza station gets third elevator as part of Zoning for Accessibility program

Apr. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 11, 2025 By Queens Post News Team The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled a new elevator and entrance on the north side of the Queensboro Plaza subway station in Long Island City on Thursday, April 10. The improvement—complementing two elevators installed on the south side last year—brings…

Two suspects wanted for robbing a 7 train rider in Jackson Heights: NYPD

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Apr. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are still looking for two suspects who roughed up a 7 train rider before robbing him at the Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street transit hub late last month. The victim was standing on the Flushing-bound platform just before…

Queens DA Melinda Katz swears in six new assistant district attorneys

The Spring 2025 class of new assistant district attorneys begins orientation after being sworn in by Queens DA Melinda Katz.

Apr. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the appointment of six new assistant district attorneys who were sworn into office on March 31. The new hires—graduates of top law schools including Columbia, Harvard, and Cornell—have joined the Queens DA’s Office as part of the Spring 2025 incoming class.…

Explore Astoria’s Little Egypt during Arab American heritage month

Apr. 11, 2025 By jmilitello April 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello In Astoria’s Little Egypt, food is more than a meal—it’s heritage passed down through generations. Tucked along Steinway Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 28th Avenue, is one of Queens’ most flavorful corridors—home to long-standing Middle Eastern restaurants, fragrant coffee shops, and vibrant hookah…

From ghost kitchen to café: Meadow Desserts opens on Steinway Street

Apr. 11, 2025 By jmilitello April 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Meadow Desserts, best known for its whimsical pastries and signature drinks, has officially opened a storefront on Steinway Street, offering Astoria residents a charming new spot for cake and coffee. The bakery and café, located at 31-12 Steinway St., held its grand opening…

New York Democrats demand meeting with RFK Jr. over Trump health funding cuts

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Apr. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York’s entire Democratic Congressional delegation has signed a letter requesting a meeting with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing “unprecedented attacks” on the state’s health funding. The effort, led by U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jerry Nadler, comes in response to the Trump Administration’s move to…

Travel advisory: Overnight ramp closures on LIE and BQE affecting Queens drivers this month

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Apr. 11, 2025 By QNS News Team The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is set to begin overnight ramp closures on two major arteries this month: the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278). Starting Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, the Exit 27N ramp from the westbound Long…