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Lewis Latimer

Flushing

Lewis Latimer House Museum launches contest for school children to celebrate Black History Month

By Rachel Butler

holocaust

Flushing

Human rights organization honors 9 Holocaust survivors at the Hillcrest Jewish Center

By Athena Dawson

bills

Debate over policing and solitary confinement bills dominates Queens community board meeting

By Iryna Shkurhan

Assemblyman

Bayside

Queens Assemblyman running ‘Valentines for Vets’ gift drive

By Rachel Butler

gambling

News

Experts and elected officials discuss gambling addiction in Asian communities

By Iryna Shkurhan

cat adoption

Queens lawmakers partner with nonprofit to host cat adoption event at Hillcrest Jewish Center

By Bill Parry

LIC Post

Hunters Point Parks Conservancy secures grants to enhance Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City

Sunnyside Post

Sunnyside benefit raises $10K for residents displaced by 5-alarm fire

senator

Queens State Senator and local organizations seek Valentine’s Day donations for Veterans

By Rachel Butler

office

Astoria

Queens Borough President’s office announces $30 million investment in borough schools

By Gabriele Holtermann

statue

South Richmond Hill

New Gandhi statue unveiled outside South Richmond Hill temple, replaces statue destroyed in hate crime

By Czarinna Andres

organization

Acts of Kindness

19 Queens organizations receive over $4 million in grants to advance health equity

By Ethan Marshall

Chowdhury

Glendale

Karam Chowdhury introduced as new commanding officer of 104th Precinct

By Anthony Medina

blood drive

New York Mets hold winter blood drive with New York Blood Center, nearly 700 donate

By Ethan Marshall

south asian

Flushing

South Asian Council for Social Services celebrates second graduating class of sewing program for immigrant women

By Rachel Butler

climate

Ozone Park

Ozone Park high schooler takes part in climate change conference in Dubai

By Ethan Marshall

tax

Bayside

Homeowners and renters can learn about available tax exemptions at upcoming info sessions

By Iryna Shkurhan

Creedmoor Psychiatric Center

Civic leaders express concern that Creedmoor Master Plan may lead to dirty streets and congestion

By Rachel Butler

Queens

Queens officials back residents’ call for a traffic study of Penelope Avenue in Middle Village to combat Waze-driven traffic woes

By Anthony Medina

schools

Bayside

Schools chancellor hears concerns about admissions and class sizes at Bayside town hall

By Iryna Shkurhan

Juniper Valley Park

Juniper Valley Park’s baseball field set for $4 Million renovation

By Anthony Medina

kings

Corona

Annual ‘Day of Kings’ celebration held by Assembly Member Cruz and AAFE in Corona

By Gabriele Holtermann

volunteer

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Queens Post

Council Member Moya distributes toys at Corona school to mark the celebration of Three Kings Day

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