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Derek Hamilton, James Kelly send St. Anthony's boys soccer to state CHSAA final
St. Anthony’s defeated Canisius 2-0 in Friday’s CHSAA boys soccer state semifinal at St. John’s Belson Stadium, advancing to the championship for the first time since winning the title three years ago. Derek Hamilton…
NYC borough under tornado warning as ominous cloud swirled above JFK airport
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Thursday for parts of southern Queens, including JFK Airport, as a powerful nor’easter brought heavy rain and hail to New York City. Video showed a rotating wall…
Quinn Ellis brings crowd to its feet in St. John's rout of Colgate
No. 13 St. John’s defeated Colgate 90-59 at Carnesecca Arena on Wednesday night, extending its season-opening run of blowout wins. Quinn Ellis led the Red Storm with nine assists, six rebounds and four steals, scoring…
St. John's' Theo Edema: Sidelined with toe injury
Theo Edema no jugará con St. John’s contra Colgate el miércoles debido a una lesión en un dedo del pie, según informó Roger Rubin, de Newsday. El delantero de primer año se perdió el partido inaugural y disputó nueve…
13-year-old shot twice in South Jamaica, Queens, police say
Un garçon de 13 ans a été blessé par balle à deux reprises dans une maison de South Jamaica, dans le Queens, vers 00 h 30 mercredi, selon la police. Touché au dos et à la main, il a été transporté à l’hôpital pour…
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Teen shot in Queens: NYPD search for suspect
A teenager was shot in Queens, and the NYPD is searching for a suspect. Police have not released further details in the brief report, including the victim’s condition or where the shooting occurred. The investigation is…
Democrat Reintroduces Bill to Make Diwali a Federal Holiday
Rep. Grace Meng has reintroduced legislation to make Diwali a federal holiday in the United States. The Diwali Day Act would establish it as the country’s 12th federally recognized holiday, giving federal employees and…
Man accused in fatal stabbing of woman in Queens business: NYPD
New York police say a man is accused of fatally stabbing a woman inside a business in Queens. The brief report identifies the NYPD as the source but provides no further details about the suspect, the victim or the…
Girl Scouts spend the day at LaGuardia learning about the aviation world
Girl Scouts spent a day at LaGuardia Airport learning about aviation and the range of work involved in the industry. The visit gave participants an opportunity to explore the aviation world at the New York airport. The…
Iona's Sadiku Ibine Ayo forged deep bond with Rick Pitino
Former St. John's co-captain Sadiku Ibine Ayo is set to face his former mentor, Rick Pitino, as an opponent on Sunday. After two successful seasons under Pitino, Ayo transferred to Iona following advice from the coach…
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Guilty plea in Queens deed theft sets stage for family's home to be returned
Victor Quimis, 40, pleaded guilty to grand larceny and mortgage fraud in a Queens deed-theft case. Quimis admitted to stealing an elderly widow's home using forged documents. Under the plea agreement, the fraudulent…
Queens Man Stole Dying Widow's Home, Prosecutors Say
A Queens man, Victor Quimis, has pleaded guilty to stealing the home of an elderly widow in hospice care by forging property documents. This marks the first conviction under New York’s criminal deed theft law. As part…
Aber Kawas hace historia: primera palestino-estadounidense con hiyab en el Senado de Nueva York
La demócrata Aber Kawas ha hecho historia al convertirse en la primera mujer palestino-estadounidense con hiyab elegida para el Senado del estado de Nueva York. Tras una contundente victoria en el Distrito 12 de Queens…
Queens, el condado más diverso, rechaza al gobierno Trump en las urnas
Durante las elecciones de mitad de término celebradas este 3 de noviembre, el condado de Queens registró una alta participación electoral. Votantes de diversas edades y afiliaciones políticas acudieron a las urnas…
Rick Pitino surprisingly sits Theo Edema in St. John's opener
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino opted not to play freshman Theo Edema during Monday's 78-63 season-opening win against Monmouth. Pitino described the decision as part of an experimental phase to evaluate his roster…
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Rick Pitino Sends A Message During St. John's Win
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino made a bold statement during the team's season-opening 78-63 victory over Monmouth on Monday. Pitino opted to bench high-profile transfer Tounde Yessoufou, choosing instead to…
St. John's cruises to season-opening win over Monmouth
The St. John's Red Storm secured a 78-63 victory over Monmouth in their season opener at Carnesecca Arena. Auburn transfer Keyshawn Hall led the offensive effort with 26 points, while Ian Jackson contributed 15 points…
St. John’s vs. Monmouth prediction: College basketball odds, picks, best bets Monday
The St. John's Red Storm are set to open their 2026-27 college basketball season against Monmouth at Lou Carnesecca Arena on Monday night. Led by coach Rick Pitino, the No. 13-ranked Red Storm enter the game as…
Bill Ravens Football Watch Party
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gathered at a bar in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens on Sunday to watch the Buffalo Bills face the Baltimore…
Blakeman joins Queens Dem in accusing Hochul of going 'wok' with NYS gas stove ban
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman and Queens City Councilman Phil Wong have criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s ban on gas stoves in new housing developments. The officials argue that the policy, intended…
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NYPD Hunts Truck Driver Who Threw 76-Year-Old Man to Ground After Crash in Queens
The NYPD is searching for a tractor-trailer driver who allegedly assaulted a 76-year-old man following a traffic collision on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The incident, which occurred on August 17, involved the…
NYPD cop jumps into murky water to save woman: video
A heroic NYPD Harbor Unit officer jumped into the murky waters of Newtown Creek in Queens to rescue a woman who had fallen into the waterway. After attempts to use an inflatable safety jacket failed, the officer dove in…
Clay Holmes fractures fibula in loss to Yankees in latest Mets injury nightmare
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes will be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a fractured fibula during Friday night's 5-2 loss to the Yankees. Holmes was struck by a 111 mph comebacker in the fourth inning…