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Flushing

FDNY promotes more than 100 members to higher leadership ranks at Queens College ceremony

By Bill Parry

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Iconic fountains in Flushing Meadows Corona Park out of service in shadow of US Open

By Claude Solnik

Mayor Eric Adams started the new school year on Sept. 4 at the new HBCU Early Prep High School in Jamaica, which opened its door for the first time to more than 100 ninth-graders.

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Mayor Adams cuts ribbon at new HBCU Early Prep High School in Jamaica

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Top apple picking spots to visit around Queens

By Jessica Militello

Andrew Cuomo speaking to press before microphones at press conference amid mayor's race

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo says he doesn’t want Trump’s help, but it’s ‘up to’ Adams whether he stays in campaign

The Secret Theatre is set to move to a new location this fall. QNS File Photo

Secret Theatre to host weekend of fundraising events to support new state-of-the-art center in LIC

By Shane O’Brien

The body of a dead man was pulled from Newtown Creek off Hunters Point South Park in Long Island City.

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Dead man found floating in Newtown Creek off Hunters Point South Park: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Bayside

Guide to Bayside: Real estate developments, new businesses and more

By Ethan Marshall

Suspected gang members caught in Queens police operation Buzzkill

AMNY

‘Buzzkill’ for Queens street gang: 12 suspects indicted for series of shootings that terrorized neighborhoods

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Astoria

Housing lottery launches for 21 units in Astoria, rent starts at $2,900

By Ethan Marshall

Speaker Adrienne Adams welcomes students back to two schools in her district on Thursday, Sept. 4.

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Speaker Adams welcomes students back to school in southeast Queens

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Unwind and recharge after the summer at these spas in Queens

By Jessica Militello

Photos of the four NYC mayoral candidates Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa

AMNY

amNY Your Vote: Who will be NYC’s next mayor? Here’s the story behind each candidate

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Bayside

The best of Bayside: your guide to the newest shops and restaurants

By Jessica Militello

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaking in front of microphones

AMNY

Mamdani calls Trump’s rumored job offer for Eric Adams ‘affront to democracy,’ charges Cuomo is president’s choice for mayor

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Politics

City Planning Commission votes in favor of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

Elected officials and school administrators cut the ribbon at Queens Innovation Center. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Woodside

School Construction Authority cuts ribbon at massive 3,066-seat Queens Innovation Center high school

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Pheffer Amato reminds constituent families of free meals, distraction-free learning policies for new school year

By Bill Parry

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Arverne

Permits filed for residential building with 18 units in Arverne

By Ethan Marshall

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Jackson Heights

Thief steals thousands of dollars worth of personal property from car in Jackson Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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$23.15 million in financing secured for construction of new LIC mixed-use building

By Ethan Marshall

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Long Island City

Senior attacked with backpack in Queensboro Plaza subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Brooklyn Paper

Addabbo Health Center earns national recognition for patient-centered care

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Astoria

Catch the fall vibe at these western Queens breweries

By Jessica Militello

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Teen with firearm history arrested for using machine gun in stray-bullet slaying of Harlem grandmother

The Stonewall Community Foundation, seen here at the NYC Pride March in 2025, is stepping up to fund more than a dozen LGBTQ organizations as part of its Reclaiming Our Power initiative.

Stonewall Community Foundation rolls out grants for LGBTQ organizations under ‘Reclaiming Our Power’ initiative

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