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Politics

AM Ron Kim wins re-election in District 40, defeating GOP challenger amid shifting voter trends in Flushing

By Athena Dawson

Politics

Stavisky retains NY Senate District 11 seat, defeating challenger Yiatin Chu in closely watched Queens race

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Hundreds gather in Whitestone for first-ever Italian Heritage Festival

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Governor Hochul signs Ground Lease Renewal Bill, marking victory for co-ops

By Iryna Shkurhan

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A novel ‘Italian Heritage Street Festival’ is coming to Whitestone this month

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Six NYPD officers honored at Suozzi’s ‘Hometown Heroes’ event for life-saving actions

By Czarinna Andres

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Senior assaulted near Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone: NYPD

By Bill Parry

rapes

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes and burglaries increase across borough, grand larcenies decrease

By Ethan Marshall

dog day

Celebrate National Dog Day: Unleash the fun at Queens’ best dog-friendly spots

By Iryna Shkurhan

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News

Assemblymember Berger allocates $300K to Queens Borough Safety Patrol Shmira for public safety initiatives

By Czarinna Andres

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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: Rapes rise in southern Queens, felony assaults remain up in north

By Ethan Marshall

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News

Whitestone’s first licensed cannabis retailer preparing to open for business

By Athena Dawson

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New pickleball court unveiled in Francis Lewis Park in Whitestone

By Czarinna Andres

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Law enforcement ghost car crackdowns continue with dozens of vehicles seized on Whitestone Bridge: MTA

By Bill Parry

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People

Assemblymember Ron Kim honors AAPI leaders in Flushing, emphasizing community’s role in national progress

By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane

fires

House fires break out across Queens on Saturday in Whitestone, South Richmond Hill and the Rockaways: FDNY

By Bill Parry

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News

Famous Queens bagel shop expands to Manhattan

By Czarinna Andres

crime

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: felony assaults rise, burglaries decline in May 2024

By Ethan Marshall

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Whitestone’s brand new drainage system spanning 120 blocks is finally complete days before hurricane season

By Iryna Shkurhan

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News

Mayor announces new 9/11 memorial will be built in Whitestone to honor fallen service members from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts

By Bill Parry

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People

Council Member Paladino honors NYC heroes at Third Annual Superheroes Day Breakfast

By Czarinna Andres

mother's day

From bird watching to crafting, celebrate Mother’s Day with the Queens community

By Iryna Shkurhan

rapes

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts increase, grand larcenies on the decline in April 2024

By Ethan Marshall

crime

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: murders drop in the north, spike in the south, vehicle thefts continue to be up across borough

By Ethan Marshall

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