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Gov. Kathy Hochul meets shoppers in Queens Center mall Thursday. Photo: Kathy Hochul Flickr

Politics

Governor Hochul visits Queens Center Mall, talks cost of living and public safety

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Council Member Holden slams MTA fare hikes as ‘pathetic and unacceptable’

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller’s audit finds

By Shane O’Brien

Hozier performs at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2024 concert season.

Legal battle escalates: Forest Hills homeowners group files injunction to stop stadium’s 2025 concert season

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

New York becomes first state to mandate insurance coverage for cancer hair-preservation treatment

By Shane O’Brien

News

Pet store owners in Queens brace for impact as New York ban on sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits takes effect

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens BP Donovan Richards recommends conditional approval of $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens leaders divided over Daniel Penny acquittal, sparking heated reactions and call for improved mental health services

By Shane O’Brien

Attendees sample food at the 2024 International Food Expo. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Corona

International Food Expo in Queens raises vital funds for food relief during the holiday season

By Shane O’Brien

Customers line up at Primark's grand opening at the Queens Center mall on Thursday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

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Retail giant Primark celebrates grand opening of second location in the borough at Queens Center Mall

By Shane O’Brien

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NYCFC breaks ground on Etihad Park, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, in Willets Point

By Shane O’Brien

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Krave It pizza and sandwich joint to open new Ditmars location next month

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Hozier performs at Forest Hills Stadium during the 2024 concert season.

Forest Hills homeowners group threatens legal action against NYPD amid ongoing Forest Hills Stadium concert dispute

By Shane O’Brien

32BJ union members at Gertz Plaza Mall in November protesting against a decision to slash wages and cut benefits for cleaners. Photo: BJ32

Politics

Cleaners and security staff protest wage cuts and benefit losses at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien

Guests at a previous Queens Together International Food Expo. Photo: Queens Together

Corona

Queens Together to host third annual International Food Expo in Corona next week

By Shane O’Brien

Biden emerges from Air Force One at JFK. Photo Erica Price

Politics

President Biden and First Lady arrive at JFK Airport for Friendsgiving event with service members

By Shane O’Brien

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

By Shane O’Brien

Citi Field will host the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday, but the stadium will be almost half-empty.

Citi Field caps attendance at 22,500 for historic MLS Cup playoff Hudson River Derby

By Shane O’Brien

Motorists crossing the Queensboro Bridge may soon have to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they are traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan (Photo via Shutterstock)

Politics

Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan

By Shane O’Brien

A member of the public speaks to an MTA official about the Interborough Express as part of Wednesday's open house for the 2025-29 Capital Plan. Photo: Shane O'Brien

MTA hosts open house on $68 billion capital plan for major transit upgrades over next 5 years

By Shane O’Brien

City Council Member Vickie Paladino vocally opposed the structure of a community workshop where feedback on the Queens Waterfront Greenway Project was collected by the Department of Transportation.

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DOT postpones virtual Queens Waterfront Greenway workshop after clash at Douglaston event

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens sees significant rightward shift as Trump support surges in 2024 election

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

Queens leaders vow resistance, brace for ‘daunting battles’ after Trump election win

By Shane O’Brien

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Politics

‘Enjoy your last two months of freedom’: Queens residents voice hopes and fears as Trump secures second term

By Shane O’Brien

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