

Queens
Location RegionQueens, NY: Plane crash at LaGuardia, bank robberies, and a mid-air birth highlight recent events.
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Queens is a borough of New York City. Recent news highlights several events occurring within its borders, specifically around LaGuardia Airport and general crime. A fatal plane crash at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express jet colliding with a fire truck resulted in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot and injuries to passengers and firefighters. This is the first fatal accident at the airport in over 30 years. Separately, multiple Chase bank branches in Queens and other boroughs were targeted by a robber, though the total amount stolen was relatively small. In a more positive event, a flight from Jamaica to JFK (which serves Queens) had an unexpected mid-air birth, raising citizenship questions. These events showcase the diverse range of occurrences impacting the borough, from tragic accidents to crime and even unexpected life events.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
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News from Queens


Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs
Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches

Lou Keller, frontman of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, dies aged 59

‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape

Argentina’s New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final

‘My eyes were stinging’: New Yorkers navigate smoky air and soaring temperatures
New York Hasn’t Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That’s Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says.
Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack
