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breast cancer

News

Free breast cancer screenings being held in Woodhaven June 2, courtesy of Senator Addabbo and American-Italian Cancer Foundation

By Anthony Medina

Serial shoplifter arrested for jewel heists at half a dozen shops across Queens: DA

By Bill Parry

forest park

People

Forest Park gets a green boost with tree planting event hosted by White Cap at Oak Ridge

By Anthony Medina

cybersecurity

People

Rajkumar bill aims to fortify cybersecurity and data protection for New Yorkers

By Anthony Medina

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People

Assemblymember Rajkumar fights for fallen FDNY firefighter’s family pension rights

By Anthony Medina

legislation

People

Mayor Adams signs legislation to boost safety for FDNY EMTs and Paramedics with new body armor and self defense training

By Anthony Medina

woodhaven

Woodhaven’s forgotten historical figures: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

neir's tavern

Things to Do

Historic Neir’s Tavern will host its ‘Halfway to 195th’ anniversary block party this Saturday

By Athena Dawson

recycle

People

Senator Addabbo’s e-waste recycle extravaganza returns to Woodhaven May 5

By Anthony Medina

smoke shop

Politics

Gov. Hochul initiative targets illegal smoke shops across NYC, paving the way for more closures and hefty fines

By Anthony Medina

senate

Politics

NY Senate passes legislation to strengthen protections for racehorses

By Anthony Medina

community board 9

People

Community Board 9 honors member and Kew Gardens native for 50 years of public service

By Anthony Medina

kenney

People

Woodhaven honors fallen Patrolman Arthur Kenney with street co-naming ceremony 98 years later

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burglar

Remembering the patrolman who was killed by ‘The Radio Burglar’ in Woodhaven: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

mr. met

Acts of Kindness

Amazin’ Mets Foundation issues $240,000 in grants to local little leagues

By Ethan Marshall

smokeout

People

Assemblymember Rajkumar’s ‘Operation Smokeout’ gains momentum: rallying for passage of ‘SMOKEOUT Act’ to combat illegal smoke shops in NYC

By Anthony Medina

Medina Adams Woodhaven

News

Mayor Eric Adams talks public safety, migrant crisis, and more at packed Woodhaven townhall

By Anthony Medina

woodhaven bid

Things to Do

Woodhaven BID gears up for restaurant week extravaganza in April

By Anthony Medina

Dexter Park in Woodhaven, as shown in the early 1930s. The ballpark had a seating capacity of 15,400. Note the light towers for night games, which provided the first focused lighting system for baseball.

The greats once took this long-lost Queens baseball diamond: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

People

Senator Addabbo champions legislation to enhance healthcare access for individuals with bleeding disorders

By Anthony Medina

stabbed

Man stabbed repeatedly by a gang of at least a half dozen attackers in Woodhaven: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Spring Window Mural

People

Deborah Camp: Painting Queens colorful, one window at a time

By Athena Dawson

ariola graffiti feature

News

CM Ariola washes out graffiti in her district, continues the cycle of cleaning in South Queens

By Anthony Medina

priest

Remembering a priest who gave his all to serve U.S. soldiers in World War II: Our Neighborhood, The Way It Was

By the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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