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Malikah: How this anti-violence organization is combating hate and building community in Queens

May 13, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel All women and girls deserve to feel safe—and thanks to Malikah, many in Queens are beginning to feel more empowered than ever. Malikah is an Astoria-based, women-led grassroots nonprofit dedicated to combating violence and building power and safety for all women and girls. Originally launched as a program, Malikah… Read more »

Chick-fil-A to open in Woodside on May 8, replacing former Burger King near BQE

May. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres May 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is set to open Thursday, May 8, at the northeast corner of Northern Boulevard and 68th Street in Woodside. The space, previously occupied by Burger King, will bring approximately 70 new jobs and a $25,000 donation to fight…

ASPCA promotes free and low-cost vet care in Long Island City for National Pet Week

May. 2, 2025 By Czarinna Andres May 2, 2025 By Queens Post News Team As National Pet Week begins across the country, the ASPCA is spotlighting its newest Community Veterinary Clinic in Long Island City as a model for increasing access to pet care in underserved neighborhoods. The Queens clinic, which opened in September…

Off-duty cop shot in Long Island City early Sunday; suspects arrested after pursuit

Apr. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 27, 2025 By Dean Moses Two suspects in the shooting of an off-duty cop in Long Island City on Sunday morning are now in custody after leading police on a wild pursuit across the borough. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the 25-year-old off-duty NYPD officer…

Man hospitalized after shooting at Astoria Houses Saturday night: NYPD

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April 27, 2025 By Dean Moses Detectives from the 114th Precinct and Police Service Area 9 are investigating a shooting in Astoria on Saturday night that left a man hospitalized. According to police sources, officers rushed to Astoria Houses located at 1-05 Astoria Blvd. at around 8:54 p.m. on April 26 after receiving reports of… Read more »

Families flocked to LIC for Queens Easter Festival at Gantry Park

Apr. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 25, 2025 By Laura Dorgan Gantry Plaza State Park transformed into a celebration of spring on Saturday, April 19, as families from across Queens gathered for the annual Queens Easter Festival. Hosted by Renew Queens and Wellspring Church NYC, the free event in Long Island City featured…