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Middle Village pastor, an Archbishop Molloy graduate, promoted to FDNY Chaplain

Chaplain Peter Purpura is flanked by FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker and Chief of Department John Esposito..

Aug. 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A Middle Village priest was sworn in as a Chaplain of the New York City Fire Department during a promotion ceremony on Staten Island on July 24. Father Peter Purpura, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, was appointed by Bishop Robert Brennan in 2023 as…

FDNY, NYPD rescue drivers from flooding on Clearview Expressway in northeast Queens

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Jul. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall & Zachary Gewelb Thursday’s thunderstorm has resulted in heavy flooding across New York City, including in northeast Queens, where first responders rescued at least two people who were temporarily stranded in their vehicles. The FDNY and NYPD confirmed with QNS that three vehicles were submerged on the Clearview…

Chappell Roan announces four-night Forest Hills run this fall

Breakout Pop star Chappell Roan is heading to Queens this September as part of her exclusive three city tour.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Pop’s Midwest princess is coming to Queens in September. Pop artist Chappell Roan will headline performances at Forest Hills Stadium, located at 1 Tennis Pl, on Sept. 20, 21, 23 and 24 as part of her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” pop-up shows.  The Bowery Presents,…

KORA in Sunnyside crowned Queens’ best bakery by the Queens Chamber of Commerce

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Jul. 24, 2025 By Bill Parry Just four months after opening in the heart of Sunnyside, KORA was named the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Bakery competition on Wednesday. The Queens Chamber of Commerce launched the competition on June 13 and invited locals to nominate and vote for their favorite spots, with the…