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Politics

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

By Renee DeLorenzo

Brian Romero alongside Assembly Members Catalina Cruz and Jessica González-Rojas at Monday's kickoff event. Photo courtesy of Brian Romero.

Politics

Former González-Rojas chief of staff Brian Romero holds kickoff event for Assembly District 34 campaign

By Shane O’Brien

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Fitness & Wellness

PureGym, formerly Blink Fitness, officially opens 8 locations in Queens

By Jessica Militello

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

Cops are looking for these suspects for allegedly snatching necklaces from victims in Jackson Heights, Corona and Maspeth, as well as Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Chain-snatchers sought in crime spree spanning western Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Heavily armed federal agents in combat gear descend upon Queens neighborhood in predawn raid that rattled residents

The FDNY battled a 2-alarm fire on the upper floors of an apartment building at 37-52 89th St. in Jackson Heights that displaced 27 adults and four children.

Two-alarm fire damages a dozen units in Jackson Heights apartment building: FDNY

By Bill Parry

Mesa Verde tenants protest against A&E on Nov. 8. Photo courtesy of Jude Costello.

Real Estate

Mesa Verde tenants rally against landlord A&E after persistent elevator outage and rodent infestations

By Shane O’Brien

A Briarwood man who allegedly broke into two vehicles in front of the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights was arraigned for bail jumping after he fled the state and was apprehended in California last month.

Briarwood bail-jumper busted in California, extradited back to Queens to face grand larceny, burglary charges: DA

By Bill Parry

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Things to Do

Queens businesses team up for food drive and canned goods collection

By Jessica Militello

A mother became separated from her baby during the morning rush hour at the Jackson Heights-74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue transit hub, setting off a frantic search, albeit a short one.

Mother and baby reunited after they became separated on E train in Jackson Heights

By Bill Parry

Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Jackson Heights resident celebrate the co-naming of 34th Avenue as Paseo Park. Photo by Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit.

Elected officials, community orgs gather for co-naming of Jackson Heights’ 34th Avenue as ‘Paseo Park’

By Shane O’Brien

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Woman robbed by two bike-riding muggers in Jackson Heights after they knocked her to the sidewalk: NYPD

By Bill Parry

The intersection of 83rd Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, where police say a dispute early Tuesday morning left one man critically injured.

AMNY

Queens stabbing leaves 21-year-old critical after early morning dispute, police say

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Things to Do

Queens Distance Runners announces free registration for NYC students in Kids of Queens 5K and Mile

By Paulina Albarracin

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Jackson Heights

Photos: Jackson Heights Beautification Group hosts annual Halloween parade

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at Jackson Heights' Diversity Plaza. Photo by Shane O'Brien

Politics

NYC MAYOR’S RACE: Mamdani shifts campaign focus to city’s night shift workers at Jackson Heights’ Diversity Plaza

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Nonprofit recognizes Queens pharmacies for improving health of members with Medicare

By Renee DeLorenzo

An on-duty city Human Resources Administration cop was arrested by the Queens Special Victims Squad and charged with sex abuse and unlawful imprisonment of a woman on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.

NYC HRA cop arrested for alleged sex abuse of woman in Jackson Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Rush-hour nightmare: Why the MTA is suspending express 7 trains for the next four weeks

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Things to Do

The important roles of street vendors in Queens and NYC

By Jimmy Robles

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Corona

Street Vendor Reform Package could have deep impact in Queens

By Jimmy Robles

Marge Markey speaking at the Maspeth Town Hall 110th Anniversary celebration in 2014.

Obituaries

Former Queens Assembly Member Margaret Markey dies at 83

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

AM Raga announces new partnership with ACE to clean up streets in western Queens

By Patrick Stachniak

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