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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a spirited Diwali celebration at the Kissena Hindu Center in Queens, and presented Citation of Honor to community leaders who have made significant contributions throughout the borough. From left are Dr. Vipul Patel, Sami Sarkar, Guyanese-born Dr. Sharla Madho-Khargi, Dr. Shreeya Tuladhar, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. (in back), Nagasser Ramgarib, Ashif Ahmed, and Rasik Sanghavi. The event was held on Oct. 16.

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Queens BP Donovan Richards Jr. Diwali celebration honors seven

Speakers at Sunday's town hall criticized State Sen. John Liu for introducing parkland alienation legislation necessary for the progress of Metropolitan Park. Photo courtesy of Flushing Workers Center.

Politics

Over 200 attend ‘anti-casino’ town hall in Flushing, criticize Sen. Liu over support of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien

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AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani unveils plan to root out ‘duplicative’ education spending at city’s public schools

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl on board a Q65 bus in Jamaica Hills.

Creep groped 16-year-old girl on Q65 bus in Jamaica Hills: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Jamaica man dies ten days after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Hillside Avenue: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Ozone Park

Photos: BP Richards announces $1 million in funding for Phase B of Woodhaven Boulevard Select Bus Service

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Bayside

Photos: Bayside Kiwanis Club holds fundraiser benefitting local kids in need

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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AMNY

Meet the next NYC mayor: amNY talks with Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa ahead of the 2025 election

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Whitestone

Photos: CM Paladino hosts second annual Italian Heritage Festival

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Representatives from Briarwood Dunkin’, Metro Franchising, the Viscardi Center, the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Office of New York State Senator Leroy Comrie celebrated the grand reopening of the Dunkin’ restaurant on Queens Boulevard, in Briarwood, on Oct. 16.

Briarwood

Briarwood Dunkin’ reopens restaurant with new renovations, donates $3K to Viscardi Center

By Renee DeLorenzo

For Five Coffee Roaster will open across the main concourse from P.J. Clarke's at JFK's New Terminal 6 next year.

News

P.J. Clarke’s, For Five Coffee Roasters and Brooklyn Brewery to join concessions at JFK’s New Terminal 6

By Bill Parry

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Firefighter, civilian injured during Hunters Point garage fire: FDNY

By Bill Parry

Mayor Eric Adams.

AMNY

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Politics

Photos: Thousands of Queens residents and leaders take part in ‘No Kings’ protest

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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News

Woman struck and killed by 7 train in apparent suicide at Corona Plaza subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Ridgewood

Brad Lander berated by protesters at Ridgewood Democratic Club Q&A

By Patrick Stachniak

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AMNY

Nearly 1 in 7 NYC public school students were homeless last year, new report shows

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Astoria

Massi’s offers elevated sandwiches with fresh ingredients

By Jessica Militello

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Enjoy chills and frights at these Halloween events in Woodhaven and Richmond Hill

By Paulina Albarracin

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Bayside

Photos: Bayside families enjoy ‘Monster Mash’ held by St. Mary’s

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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South Richmond Hill

Civilian injured in second fire at South Richmond Hill e-bike store: FDNY

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

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Suspect wanted for allegedly groping woman on MTA bus in Forest Hills: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Long Island City Partnership president Laura Rothrock delivers welcoming remarks at 2023 LIC Summit at The Museum of the Moving Image.

Long Island City

11th annual LIC Summit to take place at Museum of the Moving Image this Wednesday

By Shane O’Brien

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