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Politics

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

By Anthony Medina

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Politics

NY Senate passes legislation to strengthen protections for racehorses

By Anthony Medina

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People

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

By Anthony Medina

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People

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

QNS News Team

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

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Acts of Kindness

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

By Ethan Marshall

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People

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

By Anthony Medina

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News

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

By Anthony Medina

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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

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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

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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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People

Senator Addabbo to host virtual discussion on tackling problem gambling for National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

By Anthony Medina

laws

Opinion

Survey reveals crime and taxes as top concerns in Senator Addabbo’s district

By Rachel Butler

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Senator Addabbo shuts down illegal Smoke Shop, faces ongoing battle to close more

By Anthony Medina

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People

NYPD honors school crossing guard who was killed at dangerous Woodhaven intersection in October

By Bill Parry

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Politics

Assemblywoman Rajkumar clashes with community board member during meeting

By Anthony Medina

Things to Do

Eat in Queens Restaurant Month returning for second year in March

By Iryna Shkurhan

NYPD

NYPD 102nd Precinct battles concerning uptick in violent robberies

By Anthony Medina

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People

Council Member Schulman defends vote on controversial How Many Stops Act

By Anthony Medina

Astoria Post

Local artisans redefine Valentine gifting with unique handcrafted treasures in Queens

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Schneps Podcasts

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