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Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato

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News

Pheffer Amato reminds constituent families of free meals, distraction-free learning policies for new school year

By Bill Parry
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Howard Beach

Howard Beach residents enjoy classic Swing music at annual Arnie Mig Big Band Concert

By Athena Dawson
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Health

Governor Hochul signs water safety legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato

By Ethan Marshall
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The Rockaways

Major funding boosts St. John’s Hospital’s efforts to improve women’s healthcare services in the Rockaways

By Czarinna Andres
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Far Rockaway

Flushing man busted for stealing Torah from Far Rockaway Yeshiva in May: NYPD

By Bill Parry
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Howard Beach

Autism-friendly American Softball League closes 13th season with celebration and awards

By Anthony Medina
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Forest Hills

AM Pheffer Amato ensures that rebate program on Cross Bay Bridge will not be impacted by congestion pricing pause

By Bill Parry
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Politics

‘Why people don’t trust politicians,’ Queens pols react to Hochul’s congestion pricing snafu 

By Iryna Shkurhan
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Far Rockaway

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway breaks ground on new LDRP unit, boosting maternal and infant health services

By Czarinna Andres
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Arverne

Op-ed: Making the change: Illegal cannabis stores will now be closed!

By Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato
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Edgemere

City opens new 35-acre public nature preserve along the Rockaway waterfront in Edgemere

By Bill Parry
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The Rockaways

MTA rebate program on Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge finally underway for Queens motorists

By Bill Parry
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The Rockaways

Three illegal marijuana shops raided in the Rockaways leading to one arrest, $82K in fines: NYC Sheriff

By Bill Parry
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Edgemere

Union construction workers and elected officials demand removal of Joy Construction from Edgemere Commons mega development

By Gabriele Holtermann
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Ozone Park

Queens electeds oppose MTA plan to eliminate bus stop in the Centerville section of Ozone Park

By Rachel Butler
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Howard Beach

Queens elected officials address spread of illegal smoke shops in their districts

By Bill Parry
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Broad Channel

MTA launching rebate program for Queens users of Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge in February

By Bill Parry
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Howard Beach

Howard Beach community brings back 12th Annual Arnie Mig Memorial Big Band Concert

By QNS News Team
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Ozone Park

South Queens lawmakers honor founder, coach and players at annual American Softball All-Star Game in Ozone Park

By Carlotta Mohamed
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Rockaway Beach

Queens lawmakers to host annual Rockaway Paper Shredding event

By Carlotta Mohamed
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Flushing

Two Queens lawmakers make history with passage of bill to help women and post-mastectomy survivors

By Carlotta Mohamed
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Queens lawmaker launches Summer Reading Challenge for kids

By Carlotta Mohamed
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Glendale

Governor signs law protecting individuals with disabilities during a pandemic in honor of Glendale man

By Julia Moro

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  • If granted a commercial gaming license in December, Resorts World will be able to expand its operations as soon as March 2026, tripling its workforce soon afterward. Resorts World’s official application called for standardized tax rate across New York casinos
  • ridgewood Ridgewood Holiday Market shows off local vendors selling potential presents
  • An NYPD recruit is accused of raping a woman at the Woodside Motor Inn on Queens Boulevard in October. Recent recruit arrested at police academy in College Point for allegedly raping woman in Woodside: NYPD
  • skyscraper Excavation resumes on upcoming LIC skyscraper following brief stall in progress
  • guilty Astoria man found guilty of attempted murder for pushing his mother out of a window at the Marine Terrace apartments in 2024: DA

Entertainment

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  • national poet laureate National Poet Laureate Arthur Sze to host free public reading at Queens College
  • Astoria artist Brittney Rios, AKA Plushie, poses alongside her newly-installed mural in the parking garage at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B. Photo via Port Authority Flickr. New mural celebrating iconic Queens landmarks unveiled at LaGuardia’s Terminal B
  • Jamaican singer Shaggy.US$1M goal for star-studded Jamaica Strong Relief Concert
  • Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

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