Queens

Awkwafina's Comedy Central Show Will Have An All-Women Writers Room

“This is a show about being raised by my grandma and dad in Queens, living at home and finding purpose,” the “Crazy Rich Asians” star said.
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Amazon Scrapping New York HQ2 Provokes Outrage And Celebration

While Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez touted the news, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said opponents "should be held accountable."
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Seth Meyers Makes The Anti-Pitch For Trump's Childhood Home

The "Late Night" host's pitch for Trump's old home may put buyers off.
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Power Plant Accident Casts New Light On New York’s Dirty Fuel Addiction

The bright-blue sky dazzled the city's residents, but the source of the light -- one of New York's dirtiest power plants -- could stoke an already heated debate.
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NYC Twitter Electrified By Blue Sky Transformer Explosion

"Friends in Queens, DM me re: your new superpowers."
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Police Are Investigating Attack On NYC Subway Rider As Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime

The alleged suspect blasted a 20-year-old woman as a "dyke" and left her with a fractured spine.
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Dear HQ2 Cities: Here’s How to Deal With Amazon. Love, Seattle.

I’ve watched Amazon transform my hometown for the better and for the worse. Here’s how to avoid the mistakes we made.
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Here’s How Locals Feel About Amazon’s HQ2

After Amazon announced it would split its new headquarters between two cities, residents of New York City and Arlington, Va., blasted the company for receiving millions of dollars in tax breaks.
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New York Residents Grapple With Their Gigantic New Roommate, Amazon

Amazon will bring 25,000 workers with it to NYC. But will this community benefit from those jobs?
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Amazon Announces New Headquarters In Virginia, New York City

The company will also open a major office in Nashville.
By AP