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Astoria

Your guide to local clothing donations in Queens

By Jessica Militello

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People

CEC District 24 VP reflects on years of service to the community as her term ends

By Ethan Marshall

Kew Gardens Girl Scout tops Queens cookie sales, donates proceeds to local causes

By Jessica Militello

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News

Op-ed: Top five reasons to join the Girl Scouts in Queens

By Mary Ann Hellenbrecht, Girl Scout troop leader in Queens for 40 years

Sunnyside

Sunnyside Community Services marks Giving Tuesday with one-day matching donation opportunity

Astoria

Senator Gianaris partners with local organizations to provide Thanksgiving support in Western Queens

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News

Maspeth High School basketball team, local partners rally over 50 volunteers to clean up Grand Avenue

By Colum Motherway and QNS News Team

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Astoria

Mopeds and housing costs among quality-of-life issues discussed at Astoria civic meeting

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News

QBP Richards announces two new appointments to Queens Public Library Board of Trustees

By QNS News Team

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Astoria

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

Corona

Council Member Moya and community partners distribute over 1,000 backpacks to local students in Corona

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Long Island City

LIC nonprofit receives $25K grant from Spectrum

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Astoria

Council Member Julie Won announces $12 million for Queensbridge Park renovations

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St. Albans resident fights food insecurity by stocking community fridge at South Jamaica school

By Athena Dawson

Long Island City

Culture Lab LIC to host penultimate dog adoption event of 2024 on Sep. 1

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Astoria

Rep. Meng rides with seniors in Astoria to highlight HANAC’s community transportation program

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Sunnyside

Lifelong Woodside musician honored with street co-naming where he organized neighborhood concerts

Long Island City

Council Member Won hosts packed town hall to shape ‘One LIC’ neighborhood plan for Long Island City

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Sunnyside

Rep. Velázquez delivers $450,000 check to Sunnyside Community Services for renovations

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Astoria

Mayor launches billion dollar investment in NYC pools amid calls to extend pool season

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Astoria

Lifelong Dutch Kills resident and devoted nun honored with a street renaming

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Jackson Heights

Dozens attend Key to the City immigrant event in Jackson Heights

Sunnyside

New Yorkers march to combat elder abuse at NYC Department for the Aging’s awareness event in Sunnyside

Astoria

New protected bike lanes likely coming to Astoria this year: DOT

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