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An NYC Parks Kids Week event at the Salt Marsh Nature Center in Brooklyn's Marine Park. Photo via NYC Parks.

Astoria

NYC Parks announces free Kids Week events in parks across Queens for winter holidays

By Shane O’Brien

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Astoria

Give Santa a taste of Queens with these Christmas treats

By Jessica Militello

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AMNY

Remembering the MetroCard — NYC’s beloved subway and bus fare card, which goes the way of the token on Dec. 31

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Glendale

City Council bans ‘forever chemicals’ in FDNY equipment with Ariola-backed legislation

By Patrick Stachniak

Jorel Fowler of Far Rockaway was sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually exploiting minor girls online, while he was a registered sex offender.

Far Rockaway registered sex offender sentenced to 24 years in prison for coercion and enticement of minor girls: Feds

By Bill Parry

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News

Fantasy author Rebecca Yarros tops reading lists across Queens libraries in 2025

By Shane O’Brien

A commercial robbery suspect was caught on camera leaving a Woodhaven cell phone store with $5,000 with of stolen devices in his hands.

Woodhaven

Suspect shoved employee during robbery of Woodhaven cellphone store: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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St. Albans

Kids from PAL’s Pathways Prep take part in annual holiday party in St. Albans

By Ethan Marshall

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News

NYC Health + Hospital/‌Queens named 2025 lung cancer screening center of excellence

By Ethan Marshall

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Woodhaven

Alleged mugger wanted for targeting woman in Woodhaven, leaving her injured, hospitalized: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Council Member Sandra Ung speaks at a recent State of the District Address in Flushing Library. Photo courtesy of CM Sandra Ung.

Flushing

Sandra Ung gives 4th State of District Address ahead of final term in office

By Shane O’Brien

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Affordable and supportive housing building tops out in Far Rockaway

By Ethan Marshall

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Corona

Photos: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation and NHS host holiday dinner for families facing housing instability in Queens

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Mayor Eric Adams speaks about COVID-19 vaccine mandate

AMNY

Op-Ed | Record accomplishments, historic achievements

man weeps in Queens after son was shot and killed in police shooting

AMNY

Parents of Queens man killed in police-involved shooting allege that their son was unjustly slain

Two MS-13 national gang leaders and two other members, were convicted by a jury in Brooklyn federal court of racketeering charges and murders in College Point, Flushing and two others on Long Island.

Two national MS-13 gang leaders, two other members, convicted of racketeering and murders in Flushing, College Point and Long Island: Feds

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

These Astoria favorites are open for Christmas this year

By Jessica Militello

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Maspeth

FORSAKEN: Why is St. Saviour’s Church, a dismantled Maspeth landmark, rotting away in a Middle Village cemetery?

By Patrick Stachniak

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Photos: EHS hosts baby shower for 60 expectant mothers

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Woodside

Cops eye burglar who stole packages from Woodside apartment building days before Christmas: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Christmas and New Year’s transit changes: Know before you go on the subways, buses and commuter rails

Cops are looking for the suspects who allegedly robbed the driver of a for-hire vehicle in Springfield Gardens and drove off in a black SUV they had parked nearby.

Springfield Gardens

Driver of for-hire vehicle robbed in Springfield Gardens: NYPD

By Bill Parry

LaGuardia Community College hosted its third annual Christmas party in Long Island City last Friday. Photo courtesy of LaGuardia Community College.

Long Island City

LaGuardia Community College hosts third annual Christmas party to honor influential community partners

By Shane O’Brien

Cops are looking for these suspects who allegedly robbed a 17-year-old boy on Roosevelt Avenue near the Citi Field parking lot before robbing a second victim nearly an hour later in Flushing.

Corona

Multiple suspects wanted for allegedly robbing 17-year-old boy near Citi Field parking lot: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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