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Hundreds of FDNY firefighters battled a massive fire at a Queens factory in College Point Friday night, with flames continuing into Saturday. Firefighters forced entry but the blaze was fueled by flammable materials and a large fuel load, destroying the building. No one was inside and no injuries were reported, but residents were advised to keep windows closed due to smoke as investigators work to determine the cause.
A fast-moving fire tore through a three-story building in Flushing, Queens, killing four people, including a 3-year-old; three died at the scene and another died later at a hospital. More than 230 firefighters fought the blaze across four alarms, and two firefighters were briefly trapped when stairs collapsed. The FDNY and the Department of Buildings are investigating the cause, with wind gusts aiding the flames and witnesses recalling a loud boom before the fire.
Queens coach Grant Leonard said an Auburn assistant sat courtside at an ASUN tournament game to recruit a Queens player, a claim Auburn called permissible; Leonard plans to raise the issue at the Final Four after Queens earned its first NCAA berth by beating Central Arkansas. The episode underscores the ongoing tension around recruiting and the transfer portal, even as Leonard supports NIL and player mobility.
A feature tracing Jose Alvarado’s rise from a Queens high school standout to an NBA pest and edge player, and his trade to the Knicks for Dalen Terry and two second-round picks, arriving as Miles McBride recovers to inject energy and two-way intensity into the backcourt, with former coach John Weir highlighting his fearless, relentless style and late-game instincts.
Newly released NYPD bodycam footage shows an officer firing at a mentally ill, knife-wielding man who advanced toward officers inside a Queens home; the suspect, 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty, was shot four times and hospitalized in intensive care, stable but critical. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling for mental health treatment instead of criminal charges and for non-police responders on such crisis calls, while the Queens DA’s Office reviews the case and prosecutors consider possible charges of attempted murder.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew Democratic backlash for a slow, muted response to a pro-Hamas protest near a Queens synagogue, prompting condemnation from leaders like Brad Lander, Kathy Hochul, and Letitia James. Mamdani’s later statements called the rhetoric wrong and pledged to protect worshippers and protest rights, but critics argued the condemnation came too late and that some within his base criticized him for not taking a stronger stance sooner.
Daily LinkedIn Games solutions for January 12, 2026, covering Mini Sudoku, Zip, Tango, Queens, Pinpoint and Crossclimb with explicit row/column answers and brief solving notes.
Samantha Kattan, a socialist tenant organizer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has filed to run for New York Assembly District 37 in western Queens, aiming to succeed Claire Valdez who plans to run for Congress. Kattan has launched a fundraising campaign and is considered a strong candidate for DSA endorsement, representing working-class communities in the district.
Queens Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advocating for expanding free bus service, inspired by the current free Q70 bus to LaGuardia Airport, and is actively engaging with riders to support his plans, while also addressing housing issues through new initiatives.
A memorial is being set up for Darwin Cargua, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Queens on New Year's Day, while his friend Luis Romero remains critically injured; the driver fled the scene and no arrests have been made.
A man in his 20s was killed and another critically injured after being struck by a hit-and-run SUV while crossing the street in Corona, Queens, early New Year's Day; the driver fled the scene and is being sought by authorities.
A 15-month-old child died in Queens, and his mother is in custody with self-inflicted wrist wounds; the cause of death is pending medical examiner’s report, and few details have been released.
Firefighters faced challenges battling a blaze in Flushing, Queens, due to snow and ice, which made the ground slippery and slowed their response, but they managed to extinguish the fire and evacuate residents, with one minor injury reported.
The article highlights a property listing for a two-bedroom co-op apartment in Gramercy, Manhattan, priced at $1.5 million, featuring high ceilings, built-ins, and shared amenities, with details on costs and building features.
On December 25, 2025, LinkedIn offered a series of holiday-themed puzzles including Queens, Zip, Tango, Pinpoint, Mini Sudoku, and Crossclimb, with detailed solutions provided for each to help users enjoy and challenge themselves during the festive break.