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Executive director of YWCA of Queens named 2021 Woman of Distinction

By Jenna Bagcal

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Attorney General James says she is actively looking into Rikers Island allegations

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Southeast Queens leaders come out against proposed busways in downtown Jamaica

By Bill Parry

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Emergency plan aims to help inmates, NYC ‘get the hell’ off Rikers Island: Mayor

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Queens Borough President Richards announces new partnerships, services available at Immigrant Welcome Center

By QNS News Team

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Queens congresswomen attend Met gala with statement gowns

By Angélica Acevedo

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Hochul announces measures to clarify New York as abortion safe haven

By Ben Brachfeld

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‘I just witnessed an attempted suicide’: Elected officials shaken during latest Rikers Island visit

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New York City public school students return to classrooms

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Queens councilman proposes making city Open Culture initiative permanent

By Bill Parry

Members Of New York Police Department Receive Covid-19 Vaccine

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City prepares for widespread enforcement of vaccine mandates across the five boroughs

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Flushing

Queens lawmaker seeks additional federal relief funds to help New Yorkers recover from Hurricane Ida

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Mayor exempts illegal basement apartments from fines during hurricane recovery

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Glendale

Mafera Park cleanup helps bring attention to necessary renovations

By Julia Moro

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Flushing

Hochul joins Queens lawmakers to offer assistance to Flushing residents impacted by Hurricane Ida

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Woodhaven

Queens lawmaker’s plan to add parking spaces in Woodhaven sparks heated debate

By Julia Moro

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Lawmakers and parents urge city DOE to immediately provide transportation for students with disabilities

By Jenna Bagcal

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City crime rate drops, shootings plummet in August: NYPD

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Queens lawmakers applaud governor’s increasing of worker protections on Labor Day

By Bill Parry

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Queens lawmakers kick off Senior Appreciation Month at York College Amphitheater

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Queens congresswoman shares how her office is helping constituents amid the Afghanistan evacuation efforts

By Julia Moro

U.S. President Biden tours hurricane-affected areas in New York and New Jersey

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President Biden pledges ‘bold action now’ on climate change after touring Ida-ravaged Queens neighborhood

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President Biden to assess Hurricane Ida damage in Queens Tuesday

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NYC basement apartment storm deaths renew housing advocates’ calls for legalization

Christine Chung and Allison Dikanovic, THE CITY

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Eric Adams stands with several individuals in front of Chinese dragon dancers.

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Federal government restores $6.2 million in funding for LGBTQ non-profits

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Angela Boyer-Stump, a real estate advisor and licensed sales associate with Sotheby’s International Realty – Episode 240

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Where to Celebrate Shark Week in NYC, Long Island & Beyond: Great Events, Live Cams, and Family Fun