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Ozone Park man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at Queens houses of worship allegedly threatened to behead Brooklyn merchant last month: Feds
Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill took a man into custody early Thursday morning after he allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at religious buildings in Ozone Park and…
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Man hurled Molotovs at worship sites: cops
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at places of worship in Ozone Park and Woodhaven, according to the NYPD.Cops said that on July…
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Thirty nights of community and service
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol has been busy the last month, with 30 nights of patrol, 10 evenings of free halal hot meals, continuous food pantry operations…
Read at the publisherOzone Park robbery suspect arrested
The suspect accused of committing a knifepoint robbery at the Ozone Park food pantry on Nov. 22 was apprehended Dec. 4, according to the NYPD. Officers arrested Rafael…
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Man robbed pantry at knifepoint, cops say
The NYPD is searching for a man alleged to have committed a knifepoint robbery at the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol’s food pantry on Nov. 22.According to the…
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Suspect wanted in knifepoint robbery of volunteer at Ozone Park Food Pantry days before Thanksgiving: NYPD
Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed the Ozone Park Food Pantry at knifepoint in broad daylight on Saturday,…
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Proposed OZP respite center gets pushback
In the weeks following the news that a respite center may come to Ozone Park, area residents have been outspoken in their disapproval.The proposal, presented by Transitional Services…
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Road milling leads to gridlock on Cross Bay
Construction and milling work along Cross Bay Boulevard caused a long standstill on the evening of Oct. 22, disrupting the flow of traffic and causing safety concerns for…
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Suspect caught on camera allegedly vandalizing civilian patrol vehicle in Ozone Park
Police from the 102nd Precinct are looking for a vandal who was caught on video surveillance slashing the tires on a Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol (COPCP) marked…
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NYPD searching for COPCP car vandal
The NYPD and the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol are asking for help identifying an individual who vandalized COPCP’s vehicle.At around 1:20 a.m. on July 29, two tires…
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COPCP: Stolen car recovered in Oz. Park
Volunteers with the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol recently located a vehicle that was reported stolen, and helped coordinate efforts to safely recover it.COPCP volunteers discovered the vehicle,…
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Missing pandit, 17, found dead
Kumar Naraine, the 17-year-old from Jamaica who went missing weeks ago, was found deceased on Thursday, police confirmed. No further information was provided.
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Suspects target cops during rogue car meet
Police were mocked and their vehicles vandalized during another raucous illicit car meet in Ozone Park late Saturday into early Sunday morning. Cops are seeking multiple individuals wanted…
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Reckless car meets a concern in Ozone Park
Many who live in Ozone Park know that Rockaway Boulevard has been a hot spot for rogue car meets. Large groups gather fast and furious to do doughnuts,…
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COPCP helps nearly 400 kids prep for school
Little Bangladesh Way buzzed with excitement last Sunday as the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol hosted its fourth annual back-to-school giveaway. Nearly 400 bags, along with school supplies…
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COPCP recovers stolen delivery bike
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol successfully recovered an unlocked delivery bike that was stolen from the front of Denise Pizzeria in Ozone Park. The recovery efforts started…
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Little Bangladeshi Way named in OP
The Bangladeshi community in Ozone Park celebrated the acknowledgement of its community with a street co-naming ceremony last Friday to dub the corner of Drew Street and 101st…
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Holi festivities in Ozone Park
Ahead of Holi, the Ozone Park community gathered at the Liberty Avenue plaza to enjoy traditional dishes and sweets from area restaurants. Last Tuesday’s event, hosted by the…
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Queens community members celebrate street sign unveiling of ‘Little Bangladesh Way’ in Ozone Park
Queens elected officials, community leaders and residents in Ozone Park gathered for a street co-naming ceremony on Friday, March 10, recognizing the corner of Drew Street and 101st…
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Queens lawmaker partners with EMU Health to honor five women during Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. presented five women with Senate citations recognizing them for their dedicated work to their communities during a ceremony…
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Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol hosts first Lunar New Year celebration
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol (COPCP) hosted its first annual Lunar New Year celebration at the Deshi Senior Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, showcasing performances and food,…
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Year in review: QNS’ top photos of 2022
It was a memorable year for QNS in 2022. QNS stories accumulated nearly 5 million views in 2022. Here are some of the photos that accompanied those stories,…
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COPCP brings the cheer
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol spread cheer to over 450 children last Sunday with a festive toy giveaway at the Deshi Senior Center.Many supported the event, including…
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Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol spreads holiday cheer distributing toys to children in the community
Elected officials and community leaders joined the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol (COPCP) on Sunday, Dec. 18, in bringing holiday cheer to over 450 children with a festival…
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South Queens assemblywoman hosts turkey giveaway at Woodhaven office
Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, in partnership with the Zara Charitable Foundation, distributed more than 180 turkeys to residents at her district office in Woodhaven on Friday, Nov. 18. Residents…
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Youth take lead in cleanup
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol took to the street last week with about 15 volunteers, many of whom were kids, and gathered 20 bags of trash around…
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‘Next level’ funding for COPCP with $90K
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol will receive its largest government funding stream, to the tune of $90,000.Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven) secured the funding for the group, which…
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Queens lawmaker secures $90k in funding for Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol (COPCP), an emerging organization founded in 2020 to serve the community at the height of the pandemic, received $90,000 in state funding…
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DOT replaces stolen ‘Little Guyana Avenue’ sign in Richmond Hill
The city Department of Transportation (DOT) on Thursday installed a new ‘Little Guyana Avenue’ sign on the intersection of Lefferts Boulevard and Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill, after…
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Back to school fair in Ozone Park
Five hundred kids received backpacks, school supplies and a day of fun before school starts at the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol’s Back to School fair last Friday.“We…
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‘It’s very sad’: South Richmond Hill Hindu temple’s Gandhi statue vandalized for second time in two weeks
Pandit Maharaj, founder of the Shri Tulsi Mandir in South Richmond Hill, says community members are sad and heartbroken after the Mahatma Gandhi statue was again vandalized late…
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QNS Weekender: 5 things to do in Queens
Memorial Day weekend is here! Check out what’s going on in Queens for the long weekend. Get ready for a hilarious night at Q.E.D. Astoria on Friday. Stop…
Read at the publisherOpportunities with COPCP
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol is seeking volunteers to join its efforts to provide safety and aid throughout the community.Applicants must be over 18, be free of…
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Earth Day clean up in Ozone Park
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol spent Earth Day cleaning up more than 12 blocks of 101st Avenue in Ozone Park.The group tackled the area from 88th Street…
Read at the publisherClean up OP with COPCP Fri.
The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol is seeking volunteers for an Earth Day Cleanup taking place this Friday at 2 p.m.A great opportunity for those seeking community service…
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Holi-day in Richmond Hill
Queens celebrated Holi or Phagwah, also known as the Festival of Colors, this past weekend, marking the arrival of spring.The Phagwah Parade of New York’s Holi celebration took…
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Toys galore in Ozone Park
A holiday event in Ozone Park served hundreds of children in need by giving them toys and jackets in a day that was filled with treats and photos…
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Fast-growing Ozone Park food pantry delivers an average of 40,000 pounds of food per week
For the last 17 months, one food pantry in Ozone Park has worked through rain and shine, and grown to become one of the largest all-volunteer non-funded food…
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Ozone Park Block Association calls for more COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites in community
During its first virtual Zoom meeting of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 14, the Ozone Park Residents Block Association (OZPKRBA) highlighted concerns of increased COVID-19 positivity rates…
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Easy as pie; stolen van reclaimed
When Russo’s Bakery in Maspeth found one of its vans stolen on Monday morning, the owner got in touch with the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol to keep…
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Add ornament in Ozone Park
The Ozone Park Residents Block Association is providing the opportunity to sponsor an ornament for the community’s third annual holiday tree.With a $5 donation, residents can get an…
Read at the publisherOzone Park Thanksgiving drive
The Ozone Park Residents Block Association, the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol and the Kiwanis Club of Ozone Park have stepped up to try and reduce food insecurity…
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Residents ask, ‘Where is the outrage?’
In the wake of the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old store convenience store clerk in Ozone Park, a group of community leaders gathered at the scene of the…
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‘Where is the outrage?’ Ozone Park residents rally after fatal shooting
In the wake of the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old store convenience store clerk in Ozone Park, a group of community leaders gathered at the scene of the…
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Queens community groups team up to distribute food to those in need
BY BENJAMIN MANDILE The Ozone Park Residents Block Association (OZPKRBA) has partnered with local food pantries to help distribute food to those in need as a result of…
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COPCP can mobolize despite shutdown
During these unprecedented times people in communities across the borough are helping those in need.In Ozone Park and its Cityline section, a local civic organziation is taking to…
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‘We had no choice’: Ozone Park civilian watch group halts patrols amid coronavirus crisis
BY BENJAMIN MANDILE The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol (COPCP) has stopped its routine patrols due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) after talks with Assemblyman Mike Miller (D-Woodhaven)…
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State troopers to patrol Oz. Park?
State lawmakers are asking Gov. Cuomo to assign state troopers to an area of Ozone Park that has been the scene of several brutal street crimes in recent…
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Ozone Park community voices concern over recent crime wave in the neighborhood
BY BENJAMIN MANDILE Ozone Park residents, law enforcement officials, political representatives and concerned community members crowded into the Deshi Senior Center in Ozone Park Thursday night to discuss…
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‘Crime wave’ puts Ozone Park on edge
Days before a new civilian patrol was set to begin in the neighborhood, a 60-year-old man was robbed and severely beaten in broad daylight in the Cityline section…
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