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Glendale

Queens lawmaker unveils legislation to establish Diwali as school holiday in New York

By Bill Parry

NYC: Sunnyside residents hold candlelight vigil

Jackson Heights

Queens World Film Festival salutes Elmhurst Hospital workers with ‘Spirit of Queens Award’

By Gabriele Holtermann

Activists protest Columbia unrest

Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights community members call for an end to police violence in Colombia

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Corona

Fight against food insecurity continues with distribution event in Corona

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

Fired UPS workers in Laurelton get their jobs back after Teamsters action

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood residents march against displacement on International Workers Day

By Angélica Acevedo

Life’s WORC opens 44th residential home

Rosedale

Celebrating 50 years, Life’s WORC opens its 44th residential home

By Gabriele Holtermann

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AMNY

A borough in mourning: An emotional COVID Remembrance Day in Forest Park

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Bay Terrace community celebrates resident’s 100th birthday

By Jenna Bagcal

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Ridgewood

‘A person you could love’: Ridgewood community mourns loss of homeless man who is remembered for helping others

By QNS News Team

NYC: Jackson Heights fire victims demand permanent housing

Jackson Heights

Queens officials join Jackson Heights tenants displaced by fire to call for ‘dignified, compassionate’ return to their homes

By Angélica Acevedo

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Glen Oaks

Newlyweds celebrate their ‘puptials’ with their fur babies at Glen Oaks dog park

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Elmhurst

Holocaust Remembrance Day vigil held at Elmhurst’s Janta House

By Bill Parry

Corona

Corona community honors those lost during COVID-19 pandemic

By Bill Parry

Elmhurst

Transgender activist Lorena Borjas honored with Elmhurst street co-naming

By Bill Parry

Rego Park

From surviving the Holocaust to persevering during COVID-19: The triumphant life of Rego Park resident Lena Goren

By Sofia Valdes

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People

DA honors women who have influenced Queens with virtual celebration

By Connor Walter

NY: Stand Up Against Asian Hate Crime Rally

People

‘I don’t feel safe at all’: Queens Asian American teenagers open up about recent surge in anti-Asian hate crimes

By Erin Yoon

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Jamaica

Queens small business owner released from ICE custody after advocacy from immigrant groups and the community

By Angélica Acevedo

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Glendale

Glendale resident raising awareness about veteran suicides and how to support charities addressing the issue

By Angélica Acevedo

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AMNY

Influential women of NYC: Our cup runneth over

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Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights community mourns victims of Atlanta shooting, denounce anti-Asian hate

By Angélica Acevedo

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Borough president, New York Blood Center team up to host blood drives for Queens kids with rare blood condition

By Angélica Acevedo

NYC: Protest to hold Chick-Fil-A accountable

Elmhurst

Local advocates condemn Chick-fil-A’s ‘history of discrimination’ against LGBTQ community

By Angélica Acevedo

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