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Burglar steals nearly $500K in cash and property from Queens home: NYPD

Cops have been looking for this alleged burglar who stole nearly half a million dollars in cash and personal property from a Fresh Meadows home.

Jul. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD is searching for a burglar who allegedly broke into a Fresh Meadows home and stole nearly $500,000 in cash and personal property nearly four months ago. Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows have been looking for the suspect since he broke into a home…

Unwind after hours at these cozy Queens cafes

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Jul. 25, 2025 By Jessica Militello Forget the bars and crowded clubs — Queens is brimming with charming cafes that keep their doors open well past sunset, offering a perfect alternative for those who want to meet up for a late-night hangout without the alcohol. From authentic Yemeni coffee houses to bakeries with outdoor…

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…

Moped riders wanted for robberies in three Queens police precincts in one night: NYPD

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Jul. 22, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from three Queens precincts are looking for a group of moped-riding robbers who targeted three other riders in three different neighborhoods within an hour during a mobile crime spree in one night in June. Police say the group of riders struck first in the confines of the…

Suspect wanted in burglary of Douglaston home near Alley Pond Park: NYPD

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly burglarized a home in Douglaston, making off with hundreds of dollars worth of construction tools.

Jul. 17, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 111th Precinct are looking for a burglar who targeted a Douglaston home near Alley Pond Park during the early morning of Tuesday, July 8. The suspect can be seen on video surveillance approaching the property near the intersection of Douglaston Parkway and 51st Street at…

Queens rents increase to over $3,000 in June 2025: report

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Jul. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The average cost of rent for apartments in Queens eclipsed $3,000 in June 2025, according to a report by M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the average rent in Queens rose 3.49%, from $2,902 in June 2024 to $3,003 in June 2025. Studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units all went…

Center for Smiles celebrates 35 years of providing dental care in Bayside

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Jul. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The Center for Smiles dentistry held a celebration for 35 years of serving the Bayside community, as well as the Greater New York area, on Thursday, June 19. Located at 209-20 35th Ave., the Center for Smiles has grown into a community staple since it was first established…