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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
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.
News

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.
College Point

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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Far Rockaway

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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Fresh Meadows

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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Richmond Hill

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

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
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Corona

Winter dashes and holiday cheers: Deck the start lines at these December races in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin
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News

Santa’s coming to town: Ozone Park community tree lighting set for Saturday

By Patrick Stachniak
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Ozone Park

AG James will not press charges against NYPD officers who fatally shot Win Rozario in Ozone Park home

By Bill Parry
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  • 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
  • guilty Astoria man found guilty of attempted murder for pushing his mother out of a window at the Marine Terrace apartments in 2024: DA
  • A grandfather from Springfield Gardens was struck and killed by a moped rider in Jamaica on the evening of Friday, Dec. 5, police said. Unlicensed moped operator fatally strikes senior pedestrian in Jamaica: NYPD
  • Police at a slashing scene in Queens.Two men slashed in early morning Queens attack: cops
  • Screenshot 2025-12-05 at 4.50.09 PMQueens cyclist dies after getting doored by driver on Liberty Avenue: cops

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Today, 9 am

APEC Food Drive for City Harvest
Alley Pond Environmental Center

The Bayside Historical Society is please
Today, 10 am

Open Call to Artists: BHS 25th Annual Winter Art Show
Bayside Historical Society

This gentle chair yoga class is designed
Today, noon

CHAIR YOGA 🪑 🧘🏼‍♂️ with Barbara Kizner
queens community yoga

Open to professional jazz musicians, gra
Tomorrow, 7 pm

Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jams
Flushing Town Hall

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Dec. 11, 3 pm

La Biblioteca Pública de Queens ofrece talleres de arte
Far Rockaway Library

This gentle chair yoga class is designed
Dec. 11, 4 pm

Chair Yoga at Queens Community Yoga in Maspeth with Dana
queens community yoga

It’s the sweetest season of the year! Le
Dec. 12, 1:30 pm

Kids Holiday Sundae Making Class (Astoria)
Tipsy Scoop Queens

Get into the spirit of the season—litera
Dec. 12, 3 pm

Holiday Cheers Boozy Sundae Class (Astoria)
Tipsy Scoop Queens

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Entertainment

  • forever dancing Photos: Forever Dancing puts on special performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ at St. Francis Preparatory School
  • national poet laureate National Poet Laureate Arthur Sze to host free public reading at Queens College
  • Astoria artist Brittney Rios, AKA Plushie, poses alongside her newly-installed mural in the parking garage at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B. Photo via Port Authority Flickr. New mural celebrating iconic Queens landmarks unveiled at LaGuardia’s Terminal B
  • Jamaican singer Shaggy.US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert
  • Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

Dining & Nightlife

  • ridgewood Ridgewood Holiday Market shows off local vendors selling potential presents
  • Central Astoria LDC hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony in Astoria Park Sunday evening. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud. Astoria Park lights up for the holidays with 12th Annual Tree Lighting
  • somedays bakery Queens favorite Somedays Bakery expanding with first-ever Manhattan location
  • Revelers pose for photographs outside Bar 43 during a previous Santathon. Photo via Angy Altamirano Sunnyside Santathon returns Dec. 13, bringing revelers to 14 neighborhood bars
  • Colombian restaurant Mojitos was one of 38 restaurants in Congressional District 6 to receive outdoor dining infrastructure at no cost as part of the initiative. Photo courtesy SBS. Rep. Meng, business leaders tout success of outdoor dining initiative in Congressional District 6

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  • 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. Resorts World’s official application called for standardized tax rate across New York casinos
  • ridgewood Ridgewood Holiday Market shows off local vendors selling potential presents
  • 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
  • skyscraper Excavation resumes on upcoming LIC skyscraper following brief stall in progress
  • guilty Astoria man found guilty of attempted murder for pushing his mother out of a window at the Marine Terrace apartments in 2024: DA

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