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Flushing

Martin Lande senior home in Flushing receives $850,000 in federal funding

By Renee DeLorenzo

Karen Taylor of Selfhelp speaks to Jackson Heights seniors after the organization conducted a walking audit of the 34th Avenue Open Street. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Jackson Heights

Selfhelp releases audit of 34th Avenue Open Street calling for ‘simple and important’ changes

By Shane O’Brien

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Astoria

Photos: PS84Q spreads holiday cheer with annual Winterfest Holiday Market

By Jessica Militello and Ramy Mahmoud

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Whitestone

Whitestone welcomes holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

By Renee DeLorenzo and Ramy Mahmoud

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella today announced that they have partnered to invest nearly $30 million of capital funding in three parks and public recreation projects on Staten Island.

AMNY

Op-Ed | Creating safe public and green spaces for our children

If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as March 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward.

Ozone Park

Resorts World’s official application called for standardized tax rate across New York casinos

By Shane O’Brien

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood Holiday Market shows off local vendors selling potential presents

By Patrick Stachniak

An NYPD recruit is accused of raping a woman at the Woodside Motor Inn on Queens Boulevard in October.

Recent recruit arrested at police academy in College Point for allegedly raping woman in Woodside: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Long Island City

Excavation resumes on upcoming LIC skyscraper following brief stall in progress

By Ethan Marshall

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Astoria

Astoria man found guilty of attempted murder for pushing his mother out of a window at the Marine Terrace apartments in 2024: DA

By Bill Parry

Central Astoria LDC hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony in Astoria Park Sunday evening. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Astoria

Astoria Park lights up for the holidays with 12th Annual Tree Lighting

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

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Photos: EHS hosts Christmas tree lighting celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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AMNY

The big subway switch: Straphangers offer mixed verdict on first day of F and M train swap

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Maspeth

Annual tree lighting brings Middle Village residents together for caroling and hot chocolate

By Patrick Stachniak

Cyclists along 31st Street in Astoria. The DOT has proposed installing protected bike lanes on each side of the corridor.

Astoria

Judge orders DOT to halt plan for protected bike lane on 31st Street in Astoria

By Shane O’Brien

A grandfather from Springfield Gardens was struck and killed by a moped rider in Jamaica on the evening of Friday, Dec. 5, police said.

Jamaica

Unlicensed moped operator fatally strikes senior pedestrian in Jamaica: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Photos: Forever Dancing puts on special performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ at St. Francis Preparatory School

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Astoria

Queens favorite Somedays Bakery expanding with first-ever Manhattan location

By Jessica Militello

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News

Victoria’s Secrets: Celebrating with friends and family

By Victoria Schneps

Police at a slashing scene in Queens.

AMNY

Two men slashed in early morning Queens attack: cops

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The early history of Victory Field: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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AMNY

Queens cyclist dies after getting doored by driver on Liberty Avenue: cops

A Far Rockaway teen was arrested and charged with gang assault and riot for beating a Malba homeowner on the night of a violent street takeover in which the crazed mob torched a security guard's vehicle.

Far Rockaway teen charged with gang assault and riot for beating Malba homeowner during violent car meet up: DA

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Premier Muay Thai opens in Astoria with a focus on community and growth

By Jessica Militello

More from Around New York

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella today announced that they have partnered to invest nearly $30 million of capital funding in three parks and public recreation projects on Staten Island.

Op-Ed | Creating safe public and green spaces for our children

James Harry Reyos in “Night in West Texas.”

‘Night in West Texas’: Underwhelming story of a priest’s death and a wrongful conviction

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Rue Matthiessen, an East End–based writer – Episode 258

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New York Family

19 Great Places to Take Photos with Santa in New York City