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Fireworks, food and fun: What to do in Queens this July 4

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Jul. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello July 4th is just around the corner and Queens is ready to light up the night with celebrations across the borough. From high-energy parties with prime views of the fireworks to cozy, laid-back gatherings with friends, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the Fourth of July. Whether…

New design revealed for 46-story, 561-unit tower near Queens Plaza

Jun. 30, 2025 By emarshall June 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall An updated design has been made for an upcoming 46-story skyscraper that will have 561 housing units at 30-25 Queens Blvd. in Long Island City. The skyscraper will be 525 feet tall and span 511,000 square. Of the 561 residences, which will range…

Astoria man gets 25 years to life for vicious murder of hero EMS Captain Alison Russo

Jun. 30, 2025 By bparry June 30, 2025 By Bill Parry An Astoria man was sentenced on Monday to 25 years to life in prison for the brutal 2022 murder of FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo during an unprovoked knife attack just around the corner from her stationhouse. Peter Zisopoulos, 37, of 41st Street,…

Cumbia, culture and community: Festival Calle Colombia set for July 12 in Jackson Heights

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Jun. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A portion of Jackson Heights is set to transform into a vibrant block party celebrating Colombian culture and heritage in July. Festival Calle Colombia, an annual event sponsored by State Sen. Jessica Ramos, will transform 37th Avenue between 82nd and 84th Street into a vibrant street party on…

MTA launches phase one of Queens bus redesign, affecting 800,000 daily riders

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Jun. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon and QNS News Team The long-anticipated redesign of the Queens bus network officially launched on Sunday, June 29, marking the most significant overhaul of the borough’s bus routes in nearly 70 years. With temperatures nearing 90 degrees under clear skies, commuters gathered at stops across Queens, largely taking…

Astoria kicks off early July 4th celebration with 41st annual fireworks show

Jun. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 29, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team Astoria Park lit up the sky Thursday night as hundreds of Queens residents gathered for the 41st annual Central Astoria Independence Day Celebration. The June 26 event, held a week ahead of the Fourth of July holiday,…

Q.E.D. Astoria to host Pride comedy fundraiser Sunday for The Trevor Project

Jun. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 27, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Get ready to laugh for a cause — and maybe heckle a little, too. Q.E.D. Astoria will host its inaugural Heckling Hand: Comedy for a Cause on Sunday, June 29 at 3 p.m., inviting locals to enjoy an afternoon of laughter, community,…

Queens lawmakers denounce Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s birthright citizenship order

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Jun. 27, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens are speaking out against a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the authority of lower court judges to issue nationwide injunctions, particularly in cases involving President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. In a 6-3 decision split along ideological lines,…

Astoria keeps the Pride spirit alive with summer picnic at Socrates Park June 28

Jun. 27, 2025 By jmilitello June 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month may be winding down, but the celebration continues in Astoria. On Saturday, June 28, Astoria Has Pride will host its annual Pride in the Park Picnic at Socrates Sculpture Park from 12 to 6 p.m. The free, family-friendly event welcomes all…

Resorts World officially submits bid to expand Queens casino into $5.5B full-scale resort

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Jun. 27, 2025 By Bill Parry Resorts World New York City put all its chips on the table when it officially submitted its bid to the New York State Gaming Commission hours ahead of the Friday deadline, the latest step toward unlocking an eye-popping $5.5 billion vision to build a world-class integrated resort in…