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Richard Swygert was convicted of murder on March 19 for a triple shooting that killed a 20-year-old Rosedale man in front of the notorious and now-closed Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens during the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2021.

Bronx man convicted of murder for 2021 New Year’s Day triple shooting at notorious Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens: DA

By Bill Parry

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Politics

Sen. Liu endorses incumbent Rep. Grace Meng in 2026 election

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Progressive candidate Chuck Park kicks off grassroots field campaign for Queens Congress seat

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Photos: BP Richards, LiveOn NY and advocates call for increased funding for resources helping older adults

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Adult education hub opens at Queens Borough Hall, supporting GED, ESL and CTE programs

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Politics

Rep. Meng invites Deputy Mayor of Health to Washington to stand against attacks on health care

By Patrick Stachniak

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Woodhaven Art Circle hosts inaugural gallery show ‘Love, Left Open’ in Kew Gardens

By Paulina Albarracin

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Woodhaven Art Circle to debut ‘Love, Left Open’ in Kew Gardens

By Jessica Militello

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Spread the love at these Valentine’s Day events in south and central Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

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Le Petit Paris opens at former Homestead Gourmet Space in Kew Gardens

By Jessica Militello

Crime scene investigators were at the scene on the morning of May 31, 2023 after 32-year-old Cody Gonzalez was found shot to death in front of a parking garage at 123-20 82nd Ave. It was determined that Foehner shot and killed the would-be robber.

Kew Gardens man sentenced to prison for possessing arsenal of illegal firearms in his apartment: DA

By Bill Parry

Anti-Zionist protesters were filmed chanting in support of Hamas, according to a video posted by Luke Tress on his X account.

Politics

Anti-Zionist protesters caught on camera shouting support for Hamas near Kew Gardens Hills synagogue criticized by Mamdani and other officials

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Hate Crimes Task Force searching for vandal who ripped a menorah from a vehicle in Kew Gardens: NYPD

By Bill Parry

After 125 years, the unmarked graves of two indigenous brothers, Charles Edward Jones and Harry Jefferson Jones, were finally given headstones. Charles and Harry died in 1900 at the ages of 15 and 11, respectively, as a result of brutal, unsanitary conditions at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania.

Headstones of indigenous brothers revealed at Kew Gardens cemetery after 125 years remaining unmarked

By Renee DeLorenzo

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Courts

Homeless man criminally charged for slashing two subway riders, slapping a third, in Kew Gardens: DA

By Bill Parry

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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Weather

BP Richards launches donation drive benefiting families impacted by Hurricane Melissa on island of Jamaica

By Ethan Marshall

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Suspect wanted for armed robbery of a teenager who asked him for directions in Kew Gardens: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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News

Photos: Friends of Maple Grove Cemetery hosts Trunk or Treat event

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Housing lottery launches for 24 units at Vleigh 77 in Kew Gardens, rent starts at $1,833

By Ethan Marshall

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Hundreds attend Kew Gardens Community Arts Day to support local artisans

By Paulina Albarracin

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Suspect sought in Kew Gardens jewel heist at private residence near Forest Park: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for this suspect, who allegedly robbed several women in Queens and Brooklyn while riding a purple moped each time.

Bandit sought for robbing women while riding purple moped in Ozone Park, Kew Gardens: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for the suspect who was allegedly shoplifting at a Kew Gardens 99 cents store when she was caught in the act and attacked the woman who saw her stealing merchandise.

Woman caught shoplifting at Kew Gardens store, allegedly attacks employee who spotted her: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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