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News

Queens leaders celebrate opening of new $3.8M playground in Cunningham Park with ribbon-cutting

By Ethan Marshall

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Politics

Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members

By Colum Motherway

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Sports

NYCFC breaks ground on Etihad Park, NYC’s first soccer-specific stadium, in Willets Point

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Community honors legacy of late Paul Vallone at Whitestone Christmas tree lighting

By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

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

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

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News

Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park partner with local leaders to distribute turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

By Ethan Marshall

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News

NYC School Construction Authority announces 700-seat annex to ease overcrowding at Forest Hills High School

QNS News Team

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

News

Veterans and families honored at Veterans Day Celebration at Queens Borough Hall

By Athena Dawson

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News

Hometown Heroes Return: MediSys health workers honored for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene

Athena Dawson

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People

Late Council Member Paul Vallone honored with Flushing street and Bayside school co-naming

By Iryna Shkurhan

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People

Queens leaders gather to commemorate first anniversary of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel

By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane

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Con Edison breaks ground on $1.2 billion clean energy project in Southeast Queens

By Athena Dawson

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Queens BP Donovan Richards, MSG and Knicks legend John Starks kick off back-to-school with basketball clinic and backpack giveaway

By Athena Dawson

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Community Service

Queens BP Donovan Richards offers conditional support for Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ housing plan

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Queens BP Donovan Richards advocates for enhanced swim safety measures following tragic drownings in Far Rockaway

By Athena Dawson

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BP secures new temporary housing agreements for Sunnyside families displaced by 5-alarm fire in December

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Kids & Education

LaGuardia Community College celebrates Class of 2024 at 52nd commencement

By Ethan Marshall

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Downtown Jamaica Partnership BID hosts annual meeting, shares past and future projects for Jamaica

By Athena Dawson

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Historic Tide Gate Bridge in Flushing Meadows Corona Park to get a $41 million upgrade

By Czarinna Andres

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News

Mayor announces new 9/11 memorial will be built in Whitestone to honor fallen service members from Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts

By Bill Parry

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News

QBP Richards, advocates rally to demand Mayor Adams restore funding to City’s libraries

By Gabriele Holtermann

Queens Borough President endorses Johanna Carmona for the 37th Assembly District race

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