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Two pedestrians, one driver killed in multi-vehicle collision in Astoria: NYPD

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Three men were killed in a horrific chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles in Astoria on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry Three men were killed in a horrific multi-vehicle chain-reaction collision in Astoria on Tuesday morning, according to authorities. A preliminary investigation by the NYPD’s Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad determined that an 84-year-old man was behind the wheel of a 2010 Toyota Corolla traveling northbound on 42nd Street…

What to eat at the US Open: full list of chefs and menu highlights

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The US Open's diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its hospitality partner, Levy. It offers a range of cuisine, from hearty souvlaki to sushi dishes and more.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning chefs are getting ready to practice their serve right onto customers’ plates at the US Open, with a list of delicious cuisine slated for the star-studded annual tennis event.  The diverse and delicious food and drink menu was created by the United States Tennis Association and its…

Rents soared in Queens in July 2025 from previous year: report

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Aug. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall After the average cost of rent in Queens exceeded $3,000 in June 2025, the number continued to rise in July, with average rents increasing across the board among studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in the borough, according to a report by M.N.S Real Estate. The average rent in…

East Elmhurst man killed in shooting while visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert

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Kevin Mares, 25, of East Elmhurst, who was fatally shot in Puerto Rico early Sunday morning, was planning on getting engaged this fall to his girlfriend of six years, Angy Arguello.

Aug. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry An East Elmhurst man was shot to death in Puerto Rico early Sunday morning while visiting for a Bad Bunny concert, according to authorities. Kevin Mares, 25, was an innocent bystander outside a popular nightclub in the coastal town of La Perla near Old San Juan when he…

AOC, Suozzi celebrate new expanded air traffic controller program at Vaughn College

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Students are learning at Vaughn College's state-of-the-art simulator center to address the demand for more air traffic controllers in the New York City airspace, chronic shortages across the country, and the need for more than 71,000 air traffic controllers globally over the next decade.

Aug. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry The dawn of a new era is underway at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, and U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tom Suozzi are encouraging their constituents and all New Yorkers to sign up for the new expanded air traffic controller training program at the East Elmhurst campus.…

Hundreds flock to National Night Out events in Astoria and Sunnyside

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Astoria residents chat with officers from the 114th Precinct during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Aug. 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of residents flocked to Astoria Park and Lou Lodati Park to celebrate the National Night Out Against Crime with officers from the 108th and 114th Precincts Tuesday night. National Night Out, an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and community camaraderie on the first Tuesday in…

Seven-day service extended to five Queens libraries as part of city budget expansion

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QPL's location at Hunters Point is one of five Queens libraries to be expanded to seven-day service. Courtesy of Friends of Hunters Point Library

Aug. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Public Library will offer seven-day service at five new locations after the City Council secured a $2 million investment to expand weekend library services across the New York in the city’s FY 26 budget. QPL’s Sunday service will be extended to libraries in Glen Oaks, Hunters Point,…