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The best places to catch the summer solstice sunset in Queens – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

The summer solstice is your golden-hour invitation to pause and soak it all in. Friday, June 20, marks the longest day of the year—and the perfect excuse to savor every last sunlit moment. As daylight stretches into evening, there’s no better way to celebrate than by catching a spectacular sunset. From waterfront parks to elevated overlooks, Queens offers plenty of scenic spots to toast the solstice in style.
Man charged with attempted murder in subway attack on airport worker at Howard Beach-JFK: DA – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Bill Parry

A Queens grand jury indicted a Jamaica man for attacking an airport worker in a Howard Beach subway station late last month. Courtney Jacobs, 38, of Liberty Avenue, was arraigned Wednesday in Queens Supreme Court on an indictment charging him with attempted murder in the second degree and other related crimes for allegedly hitting the 50-year-old man with a cane and slashing him across the chest with a knife.
Jamaica man who attacked Sikh driver in fatal road rage incident gets 10 years: DA – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Bill Parry

A Southeast Queens man was sentenced to a decade in prison for a hate crime for punching out a Sikh man following a 2023 fender bender in Kew Gardens. The victim suffered a head injury and died five days later. Gilbert Augustin, 32, of 111th Avenue in Jamaica, pleaded guilty on June 2 to assault as a hate crime after he derided 66-year-old Jasmer Singh as “turban man” and repeatedly punched him, knocking him to the ground where his head struck the pavement.
Mets to celebrate Women’s Night at Citi Field with exclusive giveaway – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Jessica Militello

Citi Field will celebrate the contributions of women in sports, culture, and beyond with its annual Women’s Night on Monday, June 23, as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at 41 Seaver Way, with a full evening of themed programming and entertainment planned for fans. The event is part of the Mets’ popular season-long calendar of themed nights and aims to honor the profound influence women have had on baseball and the broader cultural landscape.
Jamaica Center to host two-day Juneteenth screening of Emmy-winning series ‘Roots’ – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Athena Dawson

The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) will host a special two-day screening of the landmark television miniseries Roots on Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20, in honor of Juneteenth. The screenings will take place at JCAL, located at 161-04 Jamaica Ave. in downtown Jamaica, and begin at 9 a.m. on both days. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Teen robber wanted for snatching wallet from senior at SkyView Center in Flushing: NYPD – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Bill Parry

Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a young robber who targeted a senior at the Shops at SkyView Center late last month. The teen was seen on video surveillance just inside the mall entrance at 40-24 College Point Blvd. at around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, when he spotted a 72-year-old man and approached him from behind and snatched a wallet from his hand, police said Tuesday.
Free Shakespeare in the Park performance coming to Queens Night Market this Saturday – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Shane O’Brien

Shakespeare in the Park is coming to Queens Night Market this weekend, with a performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” scheduled for Saturday evening. The event, which will take place at Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, is free to the public and part of the Public Theater’s Mobile Unit, which takes Shakespeare in the Park to locations across the city.
Six teens wanted for beating and robbing man in daylight robbery in Flushing: NYPD – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Bill Parry

A man was beaten and robbed by a gang of teenagers in broad daylight on a residential block in Flushing, and the half dozen suspects, who range in age from 13 to 16 years old, remain at large nearly a month after the attack. The 27-year-old victim was walking past 143-46 37th Avenue just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, when two teens approached him from behind and began punching him repeatedly with closed fists in his face, head, and right eye, causing him to fall to the ground, police said.
Former NYS Assembly candidate from Flushing charged with wire fraud: Feds – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Bill Parry

Flushing resident Dao Yin was arrested on Friday the 13th and charged with wire fraud in Brooklyn federal court for allegedly stealing more than $160,000 in campaign matching funds from New York State taxpayers during his failed attempt as a Democratic candidate for the New York State Assembly in 2024. Yin is accused of reporting false campaign donations — including forged signatures of purported contributors — to secure matching funds.
Beach 116th Street to reopen with fireworks and live music celebration this Saturday – QNS

1 week ago | qns.com | Athena Dawson

Beach 116th Street will shine once again this Saturday as Council Member Joanne Ariola hosts a community celebration featuring live music and a fireworks show to mark its long-awaited reopening. Far Rockaway families are invited to gather on June 21 for an evening of entertainment, beginning with a performance by the Roadkill Country Outlaws at 7 p.m. on the Beach 116th Street Boardwalk.