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The interior of the Topos Too bookstore in Ridgewood.

Astoria

Uncover literary treasures at these Queens bookstores

By Paulina Albarracin

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EHS awarded nearly $27.2 million to expand and modernize critical care services

By Ethan Marshall

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News

JCAL to host free open house for its upcoming semester of fall art classes on September 13

By Athena Dawson

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Kantu restaurant elevates weekend brunch with Peruvian flair in Forest Hills

By Jessica Militello

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News

Flushing NYU student awarded $20,000 scholarship as part of Spectrum Scholars program

By Athena Dawson

Jamaican Reggae Queen Marcia Griffiths.

Caribbean Life

Marcia Griffiths joins Beres Hammond, Cham for reggae magic this weekend

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Flushing

Man suspected of burglarizing a half dozen businesses in and around Flushing: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Police in Astoria fatally shot and killed an allegedly knife-wielding man during an encounter in April. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Council Member Tiffany Cában have criticized the police over the incident. Photo: Dean Moses.

Astoria

Gonzalez, Cabán criticize NYPD over failing to de-escalate before fatal Astoria shooting

By Shane O’Brien

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AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Former Gov. Paterson backs Adams, drops bid for Mamdani rivals to coalesce

A man was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on South Conduit Avenue in Springfield Gardens on Aug. 13.

Springfield Gardens

Driver fatally strikes pedestrian before speeding away in Springfield Gardens: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Astoria Post

Recharge your mind and body at the G.R.A.C.E. Wellness Market in Astoria

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Edgemere

Section of Rockaway Beach in Edgemere reopened to public after decades of closure

By Ethan Marshall

The Q32 bus stop at the intersection of 58th Street and Roosevelt Avenue was scheduled to be removed as part of the Queens Bus Network Redesign. Photo: Google Street View.

Raga announces Q32 bus stop on Roosevelt Avenue will no longer be removed following community pushback

By Shane O’Brien

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Flushing

Mets star Brandon Nimmo joins Little Leaguers for sandlot baseball game in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

By Ethan Marshall

Porto Bello will close its doors for the final time this Sunday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

End of an era: Astoria institution Porto Bello to close its doors for good this Sunday

By Shane O’Brien

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Caribbean Life

Caribbean advocates urge closure of ICE facility at 26th Federal Plaza

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Arverne

FDNY battles early morning blaze at marina in the Rockaways

By Bill Parry

Astoria Post

Step back in time for a roaring ’20s Gin Dinner at Tootles and French in Astoria

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AMNY

‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks

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St. Albans

St. Albans squatter gets sentenced for occupying single-family home: DA

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Murders in Queens: Two men killed in separate incidents on night of bloodshed

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Median rent increased in NYC during second quarter of 2025 compared to previous year: report

By Ethan Marshall

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Politics

Council Member Ariola leads effort to bring Olympic-sized pool to Floyd Bennett Field

By Athena Dawson

Corona resident Ali Hames was escorted out of the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights after he was arrested for allegedly offering a 14-year-old girl cash for sex in late June.

Corona

Corona man indicted on prostitution, solicitation charges for offering 14-year-old girl cash for sex act: DA

By Bill Parry

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