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Op-ed: What the MTA won’t tell you about the Queens Bus Network Redesign

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Jack Nierenberg This op-ed is a response to a July 6 commentary published in amNewYork by New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow regarding the rollout of the Queens Bus Network Redesign.   MTA New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow demonstrates a lack of proper understanding of the chaos,…

Fight night in Queens: Best bars to catch Taylor vs. Serrano’s epic trilogy fight

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello The rivalry that redefined women’s boxing returns to where it all began. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set for a third explosive clash at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 11, with the world watching live on Netflix. The pound-for-pound number 1 and number 2 female boxers…

City Council launches $3M initiative to support immigrant survivors of domestic violence

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Council Members Sandra Ung, Linda Lee, and Shekar Krishnan joined Brooklyn Council Member Susan Zhuang and anti-gender-based violence advocates at City Hall on Tuesday to celebrate a new $3 million initiative, which funds organizations that provide culturally competent services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence. The elected officials…

Travel Advisory: 7 train rerouted and delayed, LIRR cross-honors MetroCards

Jul. 9, 2025 By Czarinna Andres July 9, 2025 By Queens Post News Team Commuters along the 7 train line faced another frustrating commute Wednesday morning, as MTA officials confirmed severe delays on westbound service between Queens and Manhattan. According to the MTA, some Hudson Yards-bound 7 trains are terminating early at Hunters Point…

Sip, purr, repeat: Celebrate National Kitten Day at these Queens cat cafés

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Got a craving for caffeine and cuddles? National Kitten Day is the purr-fect excuse to curl up with a coffee and some whiskered company. In celebration of National Kitten Day on July 10, we’re spotlighting the rise of cat cafés in Queens—cozy hangouts where you can sip tea…

Op-Ed: Empowering survivors by investing in the communities that know them best

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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.…

World Kebab Day is Friday — and this Queens eatery has the deal to celebrate

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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. The German-style Kebab eatery will have a promotion all day at its three New York City locations, including one in Astoria, 31-15 30th Ave., and one in Bayside,…