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News

Year in Review: Queens’ top stories from March 2025

By Jessica Militello

Assembly Member Steven Raga celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at El Mariachi on Oct. 11. Photo via Steven Raga Facebook.

Politics

Raga celebrates Hispanic and Filipino heritage with two community events

By Shane O’Brien

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėdam, First Lady Diana Nausėdienė and members of the Maspeth community at Transfiguration Church on Thursday. Photo: Gitanas Nausėdam X account.

Politics

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda visits Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church

By Shane O’Brien

The planned dispensary would have opened within 500 feet of an entrance to PS 58 - the School of Heroes. Image via Google Street View.

News

State denies application for planned Maspeth cannabis dispensary near local school

By Shane O’Brien

transfiguration church

Politics

Brooklyn Diocese says Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church will not be closed or sold

By Shane O’Brien

a memorial to the victims of the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001

AMNY

IBX Stop by Stop: Maspeth has small-town charm in America’s most crowded city

Council Member Robert Holden hosted his annual free backpack giveaway on Aug. 20.

News

Holden hosts free back-to-school backpack giveaway in Maspeth

By Shane O’Brien

Raga distributes backpacks at Saturday's event. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

News

AM Raga provides hundreds of local children with backpacks, supplies ahead of new school year

By Shane O’Brien

Charlie, Joe and John Troia pose with elected officials including U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Assembly Member Steven Raga and Council Member Robert Holden at the grand reopening of Rosa's Pizza last Friday. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Community celebrates grand reopening and 50th anniversary of Rosa’s Pizza in Maspeth

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Luxury fashion brand Moda Operandi to open distribution hub at Maspeth’s Pearl Building

By Ethan Marshall

Grand Street Bridge

Grand Street Bridge public hearing to take place in Maspeth on April 28 for presentation on special project

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

Court strikes down NYC law allowing noncitizen voting; Holden calls it a ‘victory for election integrity’

By Colum Motherway

queens rent

Queens rents hit new highs as prices rise in every neighborhood: report

By Ethan Marshall

district 30

Politics

CM Holden seeks immediate cease-and-desist zone for District 30 to prevent exploitation of homeowners

By Colum Motherway

Paul Pogozelski

Politics

District 30 candidate Paul Pogozelski builds support with Maspeth fundraiser

By Colum Motherway

transfiguration church

Religion

Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church faces potential closure due to financial strain, town meeting set for March 20

By Colum Motherway

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News

Maspeth teacher receives ‘unexpected and amazing’ kidney transplant from selfless co-worker he hardly knew

By Colum Motherway

Tax Form 1040 Filing on Office Desk

Politics

Assembly Member Steven Raga partners with Urban Upbound for free tax prep in Maspeth

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

District 30 City Council candidate faces backlash over use of campaign funds

By Colum Motherway

Jonathan Rinaldi during his campaign for Assembly District 28 last year.

Politics

Candidate profile: Jonathan Rinaldi campaigns on anti-corruption platform in bid for District 30 seat

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

Community activist Paul Pogozelski hosts successful opening fundraiser ahead of campaign for City Council

By Colum Motherway

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News

AM Steven Raga teams up with local organizations for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway and sock/toy donation drive

By Colum Motherway

News

Amazon workers and Teamsters rally in Queens, demand union recognition and better conditions

By Colum Motherway

Participants in the 2023 Maspeth Halloween Ragamuffin Parade. The parade is one of the 30 Trick-or-Streets events planned for Queens. Photo: Maspeth Lions Club Facebook

News

Maspeth to host annual Halloween Ragamuffin Parade on Oct. 31

By Shane O’Brien

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