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Bayside

Community rallies in support of Jack Rivers, beloved Bayside teen battling stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Woodhaven

Firefighters cope with bone-chilling temperature at two-alarm house fire in Woodhaven: FDNY

By Bill Parry and Lloyd Mitchell

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of government announce crackdown on junk fees

AMNY

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor takes on hotel ‘junk fees,’ condemns antisemitism in Brooklyn

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Ridgewood

Two new apartment buildings proposed on Cypress Avenue in Ridgewood

By Patrick Stachniak

A Maspeth teenager was criminally charged with manslaughter and other crimes for allegedly speeding more than 100 mph on the Cross Island Parkway in Queens Village when he crashed into another car, causing the death of and elderly woman from Rosedale.

Maspeth teen charged with manslaughter for causing death of an elderly Rosedale woman in Queens Village crash: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Astoria

Where to eat in Queens for NYC Restaurant Week 2026

By Jessica Militello

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect who is wanted for an unprovoked assault on an on-duty MTA worker in Jackson Heights.

Jackson Heights

Suspect remains at large following unprovoked assault of MTA worker at Jackson Heights transit hub: NYPD

By Bill Parry

A cop from Belle Harbor was indicted by a Queens grand jury for allegedly lying under oath and planting evidence in a Cambria Heights gun possession case in 2023.

Belle Harbor cop indicted on charges of perjury, official misconduct and tampering with evidence in Cambria Heights gun possession case: DA

By Bill Parry

Diana Moreno has picked up the Queens Democratic Party nomination in the race to succeed Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Assembly District 36. Photo via Kara McCurdy/Moreno campaign.

Astoria

Diana Moreno outlines vision for Assembly District 36 ahead of Feb. 3 special election

By Shane O’Brien

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New York Family

Overnight Camp Questions to Ask

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Long Island City

Handmade pasta and old-school vibes: Find your winter escape at Manducatis Rustica in Long Island City

By Jessica Militello

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Brooklyn Paper

Reynoso endorsed by Hotel and Gaming Trades Council in NY-7 Democratic primary

Police at scene of Queens homicide where man was shot dead.

AMNY

Queens man shot to death as wife watched in horror: cops

Police from two Queens precincts and one in the Bronx are looking for four burglary suspects who allegedly broke into several drug stores last month.

Flushing

Four suspects wanted for commercial burglaries in Flushing, Fresh Meadows and the Bronx: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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EHS recognized by Planetree for achievement and innovation in patient-centered care

By Ethan Marshall

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Flushing

Three Queens neighborhoods among those with largest inventory increases in 2025: Report

By Ethan Marshall

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Flushing

Civics students at Veritas Academy in Flushing bring bold new perspective to local politics

By Renee DeLorenzo

Detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad arrested this Nassau County man for allegedly committing sex crimes while impersonating a medical professional at a Jamaica clinic, and the NYPD is asking other victims to come forward.

Jamaica

Long Islander accused of impersonating therapist, groping two female patients at Jamaica clinic: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Queens continued to lead NYC boroughs in foreclosures in 2025: Report

By Ethan Marshall

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Ridgewood

Suspect slashed teen during argument at Seneca Avenue subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez hosted a re-election kickoff on Friday night. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

Astoria

Kristen Gonzalez holds re-election kickoff party at Astoria’s Pig Beach BBQ

By Shane O’Brien

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Astoria

Can local chef Matt Abdoo Beat Bobby Flay? Join the watch party at Pig Beach

By Jessica Militello

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Glendale

Wong, Ariola appointed to City Council committees for latest term

By Patrick Stachniak

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AMNY

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor defends Chief Equity Officer appointment amid scrutiny over old tweets

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US President Donald Trump looks on before departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 16, 2026.

How Trump targeted trans rights and the broader LGBTQ community in his first year back in office

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Nancy Burner is the Founding Partner of Burner Prudenti Law

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New York Family

Sail4th 250 in NYC: Celebrate America 250 With Tall Ships, Fleet Week & Fireworks