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Man fatally stabbed outside Ridgewood bar; police questioning person of interest

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Jun. 26, 2025 By Dean Moses A man was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation outside a bar in Ridgewood early Thursday morning, and police are questioning a person of interest in connection with the incident, according to law enforcement sources. The fatal encounter occurred around 3:30 a.m. on June 26 outside Tequila Time…

District 30 Democratic race too close to call as candidates await RCV results

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry The three candidates hoping to succeed term-limited Council Member Robert Holden in District 30 will have to wait until July 1 to learn the outcome of the Democratic primary, as ranked-choice voting tabulations continue. Civic leader Phil Wong emerged as the frontrunner on primary night, securing just over…

Middle Village street co-named for beloved FDNY veteran and civic leader John Killcommons

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Jun. 23, 2025 By QNS News team A portion of 60th Road in Queens was officially co-named John Killcommons Corner on Saturday, June 21, in honor of a longtime Middle Village resident known for his military service, three decades with the FDNY, and decades of civic engagement. The street, located between 76th Street and…

Queens Greenmarkets return for 2025 with fresh produce and local vendors

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Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens, your veggies are calling. GrowNYC has officially launched the 2025 season of its Queens Greenmarkets, bringing farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more to borough residents straight from local and regional producers. With markets in Flushing, Forest Hills, Sunnyside, Corona, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights, the nonprofit’s Greenmarket…

Ridgewood unites against ICE with rally following student’s detention

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Jun. 16, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Czarinna Andres Dozens of Ridgewood residents gathered at Grover Cleveland Park on Thursday, June 12, for a passionate community rally organized by the Ridgewood Tenants Union in response to the recent detention of a local high school student by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event,…

District 30: Phil Wong gains momentum in race to replace Holden with wave of endorsements

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Jun. 16, 2025 By Colum Motherway and QNS News Team Phil Wong, a Democratic candidate for City Council District 30, has received some significant endorsements in his campaign to succeed term-limited Council Member Robert Holden.  The New York City Organization of Public Service Retirees, one of the city’s most influential advocacy groups for retired…

New York Times names 14 Queens spots among city’s best restaurants of 2025

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fourteen Queens eateries earned spots on The New York Times’ annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, which highlights the most compelling and dynamic culinary destinations across the five boroughs. The 2025 list includes a mix of returning favorites and new additions from Queens.…