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Corona

Make the Road New York opens landmark community center in Corona to serve immigrant families

By Czarinna Andres

Sunnyside Post

State Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assembly Member Claire Valdez introduce bill to aid fire victims with housing

News

Resorts World NYC unveils Experience Center, showcasing $5 billion casino redevelopment vision

By Athena Dawson

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Politics

Elected officials denounce contractor’s treatment of cleaning staff in Queens and Manhattan

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won (center), with representatives from NY Sun Works and PS/IQ 78Q. Photo: NY Sun Works

LIC Post

Long Island City school celebrates launch of hydroponic farm for STEM and sustainability education

Politics

Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Queens College honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with annual commemoration event

By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

LIC Post

Mayor Adams announces 13 new shelter closures, including one in Long Island City

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Queens honors African American heritage with annual Kwanzaa celebration at Borough Hall

By Athena Dawson

Sunnyside Post

Sunnyside fire victims receive six-month housing extension after one year

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Arverne

Groundbreaking marks start of massive $17.3M transformation for Arverne Library in the Rockaways

By Athena Dawson

Gov. Kathy Hochul meets shoppers in Queens Center mall Thursday. Photo: Kathy Hochul Flickr

Politics

Governor Hochul visits Queens Center Mall, talks cost of living and public safety

By Shane O’Brien

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Queens BP Donovan Richards recommends conditional approval of $8 billion Metropolitan Park proposal

By Shane O’Brien

32BJ union members at Gertz Plaza Mall in November protesting against a decision to slash wages and cut benefits for cleaners. Photo: BJ32

Politics

Cleaners and security staff protest wage cuts and benefit losses at Gertz Plaza Mall in Jamaica

By Shane O’Brien

From left to right: AM-elect Larinda Hooks, Korean American Family Service Center executive director Jeehae Fischer, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Gov. Kathy Hochul, AM Catalina Cruz, AM Jessica González-Rojas, CM Shekar Krishnan and AM Steven Raga at the launch of the Roosevelt Avenue fund Tuesday. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas

Jackson Heights Post

A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

LIC Post

School Construction Authority breaks ground at 547-seat elementary school in Hunters Point South

DOT officials, elected officials and transportation advocates cut the ribbon for the Queens Boulevard Redesign. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Sunnyside Post

DOT announces completion of Queens Boulevard Redesign, celebrated as ‘Boulevard of Life’ transformation

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Politics

Queens leaders vow resistance, brace for ‘daunting battles’ after Trump election win

By Shane O’Brien

Sunnyside Post

Sunnyside Community Services celebrates 50 years with benefit, unveils new senior housing project

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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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Richmond Hill High School unveils $5 million culinary kitchen classroom to train future hospitality professionals

By Bill Parry

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People

Queens pols call on Adams to resign, others stay quiet after historic corruption charges

By Iryna Shkurhan

Jackson Heights Post

Elmhurst Hospital unveils upgraded Radiation Oncology Dept with $5.5M in funding from QBP Richards for advanced cancer treatments

Lauren Scruggs of Queens wins silver medal in fencing

Ozone Park

Ozone Park resident Lauren Scruggs wins fencing silver medal in Paris Olympics

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More from Around New York

Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams faces fierce backlash over city guidance that workers should yield to ICE if they feel ‘threatened’

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in women's sports, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 5, 2025.

Trump bans trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Colin Goldberg, a Bronx-born artist who merges painting and digital media – Episode 219

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New York Family

9 Podcasts to Enjoy During Black History Month