Jun. 16, 2025 By Jimmy Robles As the State Senate concluded its legislative session on Thursday, immigrant rights advocates renewed calls for lawmakers to pass the New York for All Act before the Assembly adjourns on Tuesday, June 17. The proposed legislation, along with several other immigration-related bills, remains pending as the clock winds…
Jun. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Monday that 74 firearms were taken off the streets at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Jamaica during a gun buyback event on Saturday, June 14. The weapons were exchanged for bank cards pre-loaded with cash, with no identification…
Jun. 16, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Dozens of runners gathered at the DaSilva Field Track in St. John’s University for the second annual track meet last month. Hosted by Queens Distance Runners (QDR), a grassroots running organization, the sporting competition welcomed sprinters and distance runners of all skill levels to test their abilities, vying…
Jun. 16, 2025 By Czarinna Andres June 16, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team Despite looming political tensions and cloudy skies, the fourth annual SunnyPride lit up 46th Street in Sunnyside on Friday, June 13, with a vibrant and defiant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, immigrant solidarity and neighborhood unity. Organized by…
Jun. 16, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and Czarinna Andres Over 1,000 Queens residents marched through Forest Hills on Saturday, rejecting the idea of executive overreach and declaring that Trump, born in the borough, “is no king.” The demonstration, dubbed “Queens Says No Kings,” was held on June 14—Trump’s birthday. The rally began in MacDonald…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson A joyous celebration was held at Queens Borough Hall as dozens of LGBTQ+ identifying New Yorkers gathered to celebrate Pride Month. Hosted by the office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., the event, which was held on Wednesday, June 11, featured performances and powerful speakers. Celebrants donned festive…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Jimmy Robles More than 200 migrants, including individuals with no criminal records, have reportedly been deported to El Salvador’s Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT), according to immigrant advocacy organizations. The reports follow growing concern from legal aid groups and community advocates who say a number of deportations are being…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello With temperatures rising and the official start of summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to find a pool in Queens to help you beat the heat. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing spa escape, a rooftop party spot, or a free afternoon swim in your…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is celebrating a legislative win following the passage of her Free Asthma Inhaler Bill in both chambers of the New York State Legislature. The bill, which she sponsored in the Assembly alongside State Senator Gustavo Rivera in the Senate, would require insurance companies to…
Jun. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Northwest Queens experienced a massive surge in its listing inventory in May 2025, compared to the same month the previous year, according to a report by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The listing inventory in northwest Queens, which includes the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside, nearly doubled…