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catholic charities

Community Service

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens raises over $2M at record-breaking fundraiser, celebrates 125 years of service

By Czarinna Andres

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Acts of Kindness

First Central Savings Bank distributes $50,000 in grants to local nonprofits

By Czarinna Andres

queensbridge

Jamaica

Nourishing the Community: Former Queensbridge resident launches fresh produce initiative

By Athena Dawson

commonpoint

Bayside

Local non-profit Commonpoint distributes over 4,000 clothing items to families in need in Bayside

By Iryna Shkurhan

rockaway

Community partners unite for Rockaway Beach clean-up effort

By Shane O’Brien

amputee

Amazin’ Mets Foundation names amputee baseball team Legacy Award winners

By Ethan Marshall

business improvement district

Bayside

Paladino secures $175K in city grants to support Business Improvement Districts in Bayside and College Point

By Iryna Shkurhan

seniors

St. Albans

St. Albans resident empowers seniors with tech skills and scam protection workshops

By Athena Dawson

leaders

Local leaders and advocates gather in Far Rockaway to honor New Yorkers lost to summer drownings

By Athena Dawson

Passport day

News

U.S. Passports can now be renewed online after pilot program’s success

By Iryna Shkurhan

ung

Flushing

Council Member Ung teams up with DSNY and NYPD to tackle unlicensed vending in Flushing

By Czarinna Andres

constitution day

Jamaica

Queens County Family Court celebrates Constitution Day, reflecting on the 237-year-old ‘living document’

By Athena Dawson

middle village

Middle Village Roller Hockey League teams up with families and legislators for neighborhood cleanup

By Anthony Medina

city of yes

Bayside

Bayside community ramps up opposition to City of Yes housing plan as city council vote nears

By Iryna Shkurhan

community

Rockaway doctor strengthens community ties through local foundation

By Czarinna Andres

addabbo events

Glendale

Senator Addabbo brings Mobile Office to Queens libraries this fall

By Czarinna Andres

banned books

News

Queens Public Library to highlight Banned Books Week with special events and National Day of Action

By Czarinna Andres

flushing house

Flushing

Flushing House marks 50th anniversary with ‘Jazz in the Sky’ celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane

senior appreciation

Flushing

Senator Liu hosting Senior Appreciation events in Flushing this month

By Iryna Shkurhan

city planning

Jamaica

City Planning Dept appoints new leadership for Queens office to lead development plans in Long Island City and Jamaica

By Czarinna Andres

buyback

Jamaica

NYPD to host anonymous gun buyback program in Jamaica on Sept. 21

By Athena Dawson

food

Episcopal Health Services strengthens fight against food insecurity in Far Rockaway with Health Bucks and free wellness programs

By Czarinna Andres

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Astoria

Lawmakers representing ‘Asthma Alley’ push for free inhalers under law

animal care center

Ridgewood

Queens first full-service animal care center in Ridgewood cuts ribbon on new shelter: honors its namesake Paul A. Vallone

By Anthony Medina

More from Around New York

Police Commissioner Tisch said more than 26 undercover buys resulted in the seizure of 10 semi-automatic handguns, four revolvers, six long guns, and roughly 500 grams of crack cocaine

Brooklyn drug and gun ring broken up after undercover NYPD probe, officials announce

Posing for a picture at the 2024 Village Halloween Parade.

Guide to queer Halloween events in NYC this October

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Schneps Podcasts

Gwen O’Shea, President & CEO of the Community Development Corporation of Long Island

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New York Family

Fairs and Festivals in Westchester, Rockland County, and Bergen County in October 2025