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Sip, purr, repeat: Celebrate National Kitten Day at these Queens cat cafés

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Got a craving for caffeine and cuddles? National Kitten Day is the purr-fect excuse to curl up with a coffee and some whiskered company. In celebration of National Kitten Day on July 10, we’re spotlighting the rise of cat cafés in Queens—cozy hangouts where you can sip tea…

Free bilingual health insurance workshop at Flushing Library on July 16

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Jul. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Sandra Ung is collaborating with the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) and Queens Public Library Flushing to host a free health insurance workshop to help members of the local community understand coverage options and access to care. The bilingual workshop will be held from…

Op-Ed: Empowering survivors by investing in the communities that know them best

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Sandra Ung For many immigrant survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, language barriers can often be difficult to overcome, adding to the litany of overwhelming challenges they face. Many are financially dependent on their partners, while others are isolated from their family and community.…

World Kebab Day is Friday — and this Queens eatery has the deal to celebrate

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello This Friday, July 11th, marks World Kebab Day, and Döner Haus is celebrating with an irresistible $10 kebab sandwich special. The German-style Kebab eatery will have a promotion all day at its three New York City locations, including one in Astoria, 31-15 30th Ave., and one in Bayside,…

Queens students showcase public speaking skills at inaugural debate championship in Kew Gardens

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of Queens-based students demonstrated their debate skills during a prestigious competition held at Queens Criminal Court in Kew Gardens on Friday, June 20. Forty-five elementary, middle, and high school students participated in the inaugural Debater of the Year Competition, organized by the Young Debaters Program in…

Love Cookies, an Elmhurst-based operation, reimagines Asian childhood sweets in cookie form

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello There’s nothing sweeter than a dose of childhood nostalgia baked into a freshly made cookie—and that’s exactly what Love Cookies had in mind with its small-batch bakery, which crafts delicious and inventive treats inspired by Asian childhood classics. With flavors like mango pomelo cheesefoam and White Rabbit candy…

Family-friendly fun blooms at Queens Botanical Garden this month

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is blooming with a lineup of fun summer events and activities for the month of July.  From summer evenings in the garden to movie nights and more, there’s no shortage of excitement at the botanical oasis located at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing.  The…

Bay Shore man killed in single-car crash on Cross Island Parkway: NYPD

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Jul. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry A Long Island man was killed in a single-vehicle collision on the Cross Island Parkway in Bay Terrace on the night of Wednesday, July 2. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision near Bell Boulevard and Fort Totten,…

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Queens

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Queens

Jul. 8, 2025 By Adrienne Farr Queens is one of the city’s most family-friendly boroughs, offering diverse neighborhoods, green spaces, and cultural experiences. Families can enjoy sprawling parks like Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the Queens Zoo, and kid-focused museums like the New York Hall of Science. If you’re looking for diversity, Queens has been regarded…

With heat and storms ahead, Con Edison urges Queens residents to conserve energy

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Jul. 7, 2025 By QNS News Team Con Edison has mobilized crews to respond around the clock as high temperatures and possible thunderstorms are forecasted this week in New York City. While Queens is expected to see only one day above 90 degrees, elevated humidity and ongoing heat remain a concern for the local…