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Council Member Linda Lee speaks at an event denouncing gun violence following the shooting of a 16-year-old school student at the intersection of Union Turnpike and Springfield Boulevard on Tuesday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Elected officials denounce gun violence in schools and call for action at site of Hollis Hills shooting

By Shane O’Brien

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Jamaica

Jamaica YMCA Dignity and Empowerment program expands beyond housing

By Taliah Gabriel

Jonathan Rinaldi during his campaign for Assembly District 28 last year.

Politics

Queens City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi accused of posting fabricated endorsements in District 29 race

By Shane O’Brien

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced a Bayside woman is accused of luring more than a dozen victims from around the country into bogus financial investments, stealing more than $2.1 million.

Bayside

Bayside woman accused of stealing more than $2.1M through ‘pig butchering’ scam: DA

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

World Mental Health Day: Start these mood-boosting habits today

By Jessica Militello

AMNY

AG James indictment: Mamdani rallies with female elected officials against ‘baseless’ Trump DOJ criminal case

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Long Island City

44th Drive transforms into a health hub for inaugural LIC Wellness Fest

By Jessica Militello

Brooklyn City Council Member Chi Ossé.

AMNY

Brooklyn lawmaker Chi Ossé neither confirms nor denies report of potential challenge to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

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Suspect wanted in broad daylight burglary at Forest Hills apartment building: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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New York Family

43 Halloween Events and Activities for Families Around NYC

Cops are looking for these purse snatchers who allegedly grabbed a shopper's handbag from her shopping cart when her attention was diverted at a Ridgewood Food Bazaar.

Ridgewood

Two women wanted for snatching shopper’s purse inside Ridgewood Food Bazaar: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Photos: FourLeaf celebrates opening of new Bay Terrace branch

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Long Island City

Rooftop pumpkin patch in LIC offers fall fun with a view

By Jessica Militello

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Corona

Street Vendor Reform Package could have deep impact in Queens

By Jimmy Robles

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Astoria

The ultimate Queens food tour for Filipino American History Month

By Jessica Militello

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Prime Minister of Grenada The Hon. Dickon Mitchell attends the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 23, 2024 in New York City.

Caribbean Life

Grenada to consider allowing US to set up radar facilities

After the NYPD released this photo of a boy who was found wandering barefoot in the parking lot of a Far Rockaway laundromat, cops received a tip that led them to a home on Beach 25th Street, where seven other children were found unattended by an adult.

Mother of toddler found at Far Rockaway laundromat was busted for Brooklyn home invasion the night before: DA

By Bill Parry

A map showing the overview of the proposed zoning changes in the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan.

Politics

City’s land use and zoning committees unanimously vote in favor of Jamaica Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

Marge Markey speaking at the Maspeth Town Hall 110th Anniversary celebration in 2014.

Elmhurst

Former Queens Assembly Member Margaret Markey dies at 83

By Patrick Stachniak

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo gains ground in first poll since Adams exit, but still trails Mamdani by double digits

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Bayside

Photos: Bayside Business Association honors Monahan and Fitzgerald owner during annual golf tournament

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Sponsored

Your Vote 2025: District 19: Contenders talk public safety

By Jada Camille

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Sponsored

Your Vote 2025: District 30: Contenders talk public safety

By Jada Camille

Brian Romero has announced that he will file to run in Assembly District 34. Photo courtesy of Brian Romero.

Politics

Former Gonzalez-Rojas chief of staff Brian Romero seeks to succeed her in Assembly District 34

By Shane O’Brien

More from Around New York

Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch arrive at the 42nd Street–Times Square subway station on Friday, ahead of the heated news conference marking the one-year anniversary of the PATH outreach program.

Mayor Adams hails subway safety gains before attacking reporter over ‘sick’ coverage of ex-City Hall official’s tell-all book

Antoine Craigwell delivers opening remarks at the In My Mind Conference.

At The Center, ‘In My Mind’ Conference spotlights mental health and LGBTQIA+ veterans of color

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Schneps Podcasts

Randy Mastro, first deputy mayor of New York City under mayor Eric Adams and co-chair of the Hamptons International Film Festival

Antonio Reynoso Celebrates Hispanic Pride Through Serving Brooklyn

New York Family

Antonio Reynoso Celebrates Hispanic Pride Through Serving Brooklyn