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Astoria

Astoria sixth-grader’s tribute to teacher lands in Grand Central exhibit

By Jessica Militello

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Bayside

Photos: Bayside Kiwanis Club holds fundraiser benefitting local kids in need

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Jamaica

$100K grant awarded to YMCA to support lifeguard initiative and programming at Jamaica branch

By Ethan Marshall

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood Farmshare announces bulk organic produce, eggs and more available for purchase this winter

By Patrick Stachniak

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Glendale

Longtime Queens Community Board 5 member Vincent Arcuri Jr. receives award his nearly 50 years of public service

By Patrick Stachniak

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News

Photos: Knicks legend John Wallace, wheelchair basketball player Matt Scott visit kids at Queens College youth wheelchair basketball clinic

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Glendale

Sen. Addabbo kicks off annual Fall Food Drive in Glendale

By Patrick Stachniak

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Kew Gardens Hills

Kew Gardens Hills street co-naming honors late former Queens Council Member Morton Povman

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Corona

Savannah Bananas give Corona boy unforgettable experience at Yankee Stadium

By Ethan Marshall

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Rep. Suozzi honors Queens police officers for displaying exemplary heroism

By Ethan Marshall

Community members gathered to paint “Kids Make Neighborhoods," with the Woodhaven Mural Project this past Memorial Day.

Woodhaven

Local nonprofit launches mural initiative to beautify Queens’ underpasses

By Athena Dawson

CUDDLY

Long Island City

East Coast CUDDLY rover arrives in Long Island City to support overcrowded pet shelters

By Jessica Militello

mural

News

Brooklyn artist paints towering mural to Queens at new affordable housing site

By Athena Dawson

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News

QCP debuts inclusive theater program with joyful staging of ‘Willy Wonka Kids’

By Athena Dawson

Thrilla in Camilla

FDNY raises $250K for Tunnel to Towers at 9th annual ‘Thrilla in Camilla’ boxing event

By Jessica Militello

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‘The chicken lady’ of Queens: Fresh Meadows teacher wins major award for urban farm program

By Athena Dawson

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News

Addabbo teams up with PS 60 for food and personal care drive in support of Glendale pantry

By Czarinna Andres

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South Richmond Hill teens learn life-saving skills through SAFE youth initiative

By Athena Dawson

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Bayside

Bayside man urgently seeks living kidney donor to save his life

By Athena Dawson

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News

Two Queens educators honored in Applebee’s teacher appreciation contest

By Athena Dawson

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Laurelton

Community comes together to spruce up Laurelton garden during third annual beautification event

By Athena Dawson

St. Mary's Hospital

Bayside

Children at St. Mary’s Hospital in Bayside celebrate Easter with longtime supporter Nick Cannon

By Jessica Militello

Commonpoint distributed more than 2,100 holiday meals

News

Commonpoint delivers over 2,100 holiday meals to Queens families and seniors

By Athena Dawson

Catholic Charities with a check.

News

Catholic Charities announces $250K heating assistance grant at Howard Beach resource center

By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens, Jan. 7.

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor stands by tenant advocate pick after social media post backlash

Mark Milano.

Remembering Mark Milano, a committed activist in the fight against HIV/‌AIDS

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Schneps Podcasts

Zaq Latino, Thank You For Coming Out

New York Family Policy Changes From Children's Online Safety to Frozen Federal Child Care Funds

New York Family

Big Changes for NY Families in 2026: Child Care Funds Frozen and New Online Safety Protections