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NYC tap water may taste slightly different as repair on major water supply system starts

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Completion of $139M infrastructure project in College Point brings 14 miles of upgraded water mains and sewers

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Community partners unite for Rockaway Beach clean-up effort

By Shane O’Brien

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Jamaica

Wells Fargo, Habitat for Humanity partner to transform dilapidated Queens Village house as part of net zero initiative

By Ethan Marshall

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Flushing

Rep. Meng propels clean energy with $3.8 million for offshore wind jobs

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Mayor Adams marks third anniversary of Hurricane Ida in Queens Village, highlights citywide flood prevention efforts

By Bill Parry

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Arverne

Amid surge in West Nile Virus cases, NYC Health to spray sections of Queens neighborhoods

By Anthony Medina

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City applies for extensive cleanup of Richmond Hill development prior to construction of new school

By Ethan Marshall

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News

Borough President and civic leaders demand action on overgrown medians and littered streets, propose new legislation

By Athena Dawson

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Queens and Brooklyn beaches closed again on Monday thanks to Hurricane Ernesto

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News

Lawmakers Meng, AOC, Meeks and Schumer secure $190 million to address destructive flooding in Queens

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Glendale

Queens elected officials unite to beautify district and provide resources in Glendale and Middle Village

By Anthony Medina

Mayor Adams stands with city officials to announce the Queens organics composting program

AMNY

Mandatory composting in NYC is coming. Here’s how you can get a free bin.

Metropolitan Avenue

Glendale

PSA: Metropolitan Avenue Bridge to have single-lane closures for maintenance in August

By Anthony Medina

National Grid

Business

National Grid, the natural gas giant, appoints new president for its New York business

By Ethan Marshall

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Long Island City

Queens residents voice support for proposed clean energy project connecting offshore wind to Ravenswood Generating Station

By Czarinna Andres

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Far Rockaway community garden to host service event Aug. 3

By Athena Dawson

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Flushing

New York City’s first ‘Pop Up Garden’ takes root at Flushing Greenmarket

By Athena Dawson

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AMNY

Boom goes the meteor? NYC sees space rock disintegrate over Midtown, mysterious sound rattle boroughs

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LI Press

Shark Sighting At Rockaway Beach Prompts Response From New York State Officials

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Campaign launches to enroll NYC affordable housing residents, including Baisley Park Gardens in Jamaica, in community solar

By Ethan Marshall

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News

Its Spotted Lanternfly season in NYC; stomp, swat and spray to protect plant life

By Anthony Medina

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Elmhurst

Ten Nepali-American organizations come together to clean up Elmhurst Park

By Ethan Marshall

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Volunteer cleanup on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village honors clean storefronts

By Anthony Medina

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