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Queens high school students take top prize in NYC Minecraft Battle of the Boroughs

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Call it a pixel-perfect victory. A team of students from World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School, in Queens, secured a major victory at the first-ever NYC Video Games Festival, winning the high school division of the Minecraft Education “Battle of the Boroughs” competition.…

Outdoor bars and beer gardens to enjoy this summer in Queens

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello With sunsets past 8 p.m. and temperatures on the rise, now is the perfect time to grab a drink or a bite outdoors and soak in the sights and sounds of Queens. Whether you’re catching up with friends after work or planning a weekend brunch, the borough is…

Queens 10K returns Saturday with post-race festival, kids run and community fun

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson More than 11,000 runners will descend on Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Saturday, June 14, for the 12th annual Citizens Queens 10K, part of the New York Road Runners’ Five-Borough Series. Hosted by New York Road Runners (NYRR), the Queens 10K features a 6.2-mile course that winds through…

González-Rojas calls Trump a ‘fascist’ over federal response to anti-ICE demonstrations

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Jun. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is condemning President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marine Corps to Los Angeles, calling him a “fascist” and describing the move as a response to growing public outrage over his administration’s immigration policies. González-Rojas said the ongoing anti-ICE protests in Los…

Rozic and Stavisky pass bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two Queens lawmakers have passed landmark legislation aimed at protecting college students from discrimination and harassment on campus, particularly in response to rising incidents of antisemitism. Assembly Member Nily Rozic and State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky announced the unanimous, bipartisan passage of their bill (A5448B/S4559B) on Monday, June…

Pride blooms at Queens Botanical Garden with film screening, live performances

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pride Month is in full swing at the Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) this June, and the garden is featuring a lineup of fun events to celebrate Pride in style. Located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, QBG is collaborating with artists and performers within the LGBTQ community for…

Queens businesses celebrated at FourLeaf Best of the Boro 2025 Awards

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Claude Solnik More than 400 businesses from across Queens were honored on the evening of June 2 during Schneps Media’s 13th annual FourLeaf Best of the Boro VIP Winners Celebration, held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach. The event, sponsored by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union and hosted by…

New York City commemorates Anne Frank’s 96th birthday with citywide book giveaway

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Jun. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson To commemorate what would have been Anne Frank’s 96th birthday, Anne Frank the Exhibition is launching a special initiative this summer aimed at expanding access to her story and deepening public engagement with her legacy. Titled “Summer of Reflection: The Legacy of Anne Frank,” the citywide campaign is…

ICE detains Ridgewood High School student, lawmakers call for release

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Jun. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Ridgewood high school student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly due to his immigration status. The student, whose name has not been disclosed, is enrolled at Grover Cleveland High School, according to Gothamist. State officials say the teen was arrested last week…

The return of the Anniversary Day Parade: Our Neighborhood: The Way It Was

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Jun. 7, 2025 By the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society For many years, Anniversary Day was a major event for those who came of age in the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens. Traditionally celebrated on the first Thursday in June, unless it coincided with Memorial Day week, in which case it was moved to…