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Hello again Queens! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • NYPD recruit dies after collapsing at Queens Police Academy
  • What $400,000 in new tech funding means for Flushing's J.H.S. 189Q
  • What we know about the deadly attack near Rufus King Park

Also on today's calendar: Vino e Voce: An Evening of Wine & Song and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds, then sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NYPD Recruit Dies After Collapsing During Training At Police Academy In Queens (patch.com) — Queens residents are learning more about a tragic incident at the NYPD's Stephen D. McDonald Police Academy in College Point, where probationary officer Kamir Loubarria collapsed during training and later died. The department publicly honored his commitment to service while the city's medical examiner works to determine the cause of death, and officials have not yet released further details.
   

2. CM Ung hosts second annual 'UNG-believable' Back-to-School Block Party in Flushing (qns.com) — Flushing families just benefited from Council Member Sandra Ung's second annual back-to-school block party, where hundreds of backpacks, supplies, and books were given away and local groups shared information on programs and services. The celebration featured performances, fitness activities, and support from top Queens officials. Ung also announced $400,000 in funding for technology upgrades at J.H.S. 189Q, directly boosting local students' classroom resources.
   

3. Man killed with 2-by-4 during fight at Queens park: NYPD (pix11.com) — A 53-year-old man was fatally beaten with a 2-by-4 outside Rufus King Park at 89th Avenue and 153rd Street in Queens on Tuesday morning, police said. The victim died at the hospital, no arrests have been made, and NYPD is asking Queens residents to share any tips with Crime Stoppers to help identify the suspect.
   

4. Alpha Realty's quarterly market reports (nyrej.com) — Queens' multifamily market cooled in Q2 2026, with sales and dollar volume dropping sharply even as smaller buildings in areas like Astoria and Ridgewood stayed relatively strong. The report shows investors shifting away from large institutional properties toward modest, transit-accessible rentals, offering insight into where local landlords, buyers, and renters may see the most activity ahead.
   

5. Atlantic Ocean rower brings 9/11 memorial ceremony to New York Harbor (soualiganewsday.com) — A Howard Beach, Queens rower is opening her boat for a Remembrance Voyage marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, asking only for fuel support to complete the journey. On September 10, four participants connected to the attacks will travel waterways linking Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island before reaching New York Harbor. The voyage aims to honor victims and first responders through a shared act of remembrance.
   

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