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The New York State Gaming Commission voted Monday to approve all three bids for downstate gaming licenses, with three casinos now set to open in New York City by 2030. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Gaming Commission approves all 3 NYC casino bids, including Metropolitan Park & Resorts World in Queens

By Shane O’Brien

Bayside kicked off the first night of Chanukah with its Grand Menorah Lighting at Bay Terrace Shopping Center on Dec. 14. The event was hosted by the Chabad of Northeast Queens.

Bay Terrace menorah lighting marks first night of Chanukah at Bay Terrace, honors shooting victims

By Renee DeLorenzo and Ramy Mahmoud

Gov Kathy Hochul with City Council member focused on fare hike

AMNY

FIRST ON amNY: City Council Transportation Chair urges Gov. Hochul to offset future fare hikes in coming budget proposal

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Elmhurst

Photos: Elmhurst Hospital, BP Richards hold annual Winter Wonderland wellness event

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Cops are looking for these suspects who allegedly robbed two 16-year-old boys at knifepoint on board a Q22 MTA bus in Rockaway Park.

Duo wanted for knifepoint robbery of two 16-year-old boys on Q22 bus in Rockaway Park: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

NYC subway crime dropped in November, over past 11 months, compared to 2024: NYPD

A Jamaica man was indicted by a Queens grand jury for allegedly terrorizing a 25-year-old woman at the Pomonok Houses subjecting her to rape, sex trafficking and other heinous crimes for months.

Jamaica man criminally charged with sex trafficking, rape and strangulation of victim at Pomonok Houses in Fresh Meadows: DA

By Bill Parry

Amazon workers and Teamsters representatives rally at DBK1 in Woodside. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Woodside

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally at Woodside warehouse for union recognition

By Shane O’Brien

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood family raises over $1,500 for veterans, Toys for Tots with Christmas lights display

By Patrick Stachniak

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz secured grand jury indictments against 13 members of a retail theft crew, including three men from Middle Village, for stealing more than $2.2 million in merchandise from 128 Home Depot store.

Three Middle Village men indicted for roles in $2.2M retail theft organization: DA

By Bill Parry

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Photos: Chabad of Forest Hills North hosts 11th annual ‘Chanukah on the Park’ celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Astoria

Must-try seasonal holiday drinks to warm up in western Queens

By Jessica Militello

Elected officials and QPL staff broke ground on the $14 million renovation of Astoria Library Friday afternoon. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

News

QPL breaks ground on major $14 million renovation of Astoria Library

By Shane O’Brien

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Corona

‘We don’t want this’: Metropolitan Park casino protesters rally one last time ahead of gaming commission vote

By Renee DeLorenzo

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AMNY

NYS Gaming Commission set to vote Monday on final approval for three NYC casino sites

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News

Victoria’s Secrets: A wonderful week

By Victoria Schneps

Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area and Beyond

New York Family

Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area and Beyond

Elmhurst

A colonial road in Queens grows into a traffic machine: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Corona

Metropolitan Park anti-casino movement grows as 30 faith leaders release statements in opposition

By Renee DeLorenzo

DEA agents, the NYPD and the SNP's Special Investigations Bureau took down a narcotics trafficking crew after 12 kilograms of cocaine were recovered at a Bushwick sports bar.

Glendale

Glendale housemates busted in takedown of cocaine trafficking crew that operated out of Bushwick sports bar: Feds

By Bill Parry

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Glendale

State comptroller’s office presents new 311 complaint mapping tool at Queens Community Board 5 meeting

By Patrick Stachniak

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Whitestone

Whitestone Republican Club hosts high-energy holiday gala

By Robert Pearl

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Housing lottery for Willets Point Commons officially opens

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Corona

Homicide detectives investigating fatal shooting of Jackson Heights man in front of Corona bodega: NYPD

By Bill Parry

More from Around New York

Republican New York City Council Member Vickie Paladino, who is facing calls for censure over anti-Muslim social media posts.

Progressive Caucus demands censure of Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino over her anti-Muslim social media posts

NYC Commission on Gender Equity Executive Director Priya Nair

A gender equitable city is a stronger New York for everyone

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Schneps Podcasts

Sammie Orih, Associate Publisher at Schneps Media

A close-up of a dog to show how NYC Families Can Help Shelter Dogs Right Now with the Adventure Buddy Program

New York Family

How NYC Families Can Help Shelter Dogs Right Now with the Adventure Buddy Program