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Athena Dawson
Hi! My name is Athena Dawson and I am the Southeastern Queens reporter for QNS. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Hofstra University. Do you have a news tip? Email me at adawson@schnepsmedia.com
Local academics reflect on historic conviction of Queens native and former president Donald Trump
By Anthony Medina and Athena Dawson
Governors Ball and World’s Fair Anniversary set to light up Flushing Meadows Corona Park this June
By Athena Dawson and Bill Parry
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