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Alleged Herald Square cellist attacker Amira Hunter

Herald Square subway cellist attacker cuffed again, this time for shoplifting

Posted on March 7, 2024

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Senator Addabbo to host virtual discussion on tackling problem gambling for National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

DOB inspectors at Deno's Wonder Wheel in Coney Island

Brooklyn Paper

DOB inspectors check over rides at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park ahead of summer season

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QNS

Willets Point development clears latest hurdle in the public review process with unanimous approval of the City Planning Commission

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Nonprofit Women for Afghan Women distributes groceries ahead of Ramadan

New York straphangers

What do New York commuters think of Hochul’s National Guard security surge in subways?

Posted on March 6, 2024

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Revel to establish the country’s largest EV fast charging station by an airport near LaGuardia Airport

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EXCLUSIVE: City Council set to pass bill requiring cruise ships connect to shore power while idling – or sail away

Posted on March 6, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Moldy, unappetizing, slimy’: Brooklyn pol slams quality of public school lunches amid budget cuts

Met Council Food Ramadan

Brooklyn Paper

Met Council on Jewish Poverty to distribute $1M worth of halal food during Ramadan

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QNS

Scholarships now available for Queens students from underserved communities

NYPD brass recognize heroic transit officer

Heroic NYPD Transit officers recognized with medals for making great rescues and arrests

Posted on March 6, 2024

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CUNY York College Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader seeks to build community and inspire change

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Queens man convicted of murdering, dismembering woman after watching ‘Dexter’ for tips on disposing of body: Feds

Suspect in Midtown hate crime arrested and walked out by detectives

Alleged anti-gay bigot behind Manhattan box cutter attack on A train winds up cuffed: NYPD

Posted on March 5, 2024

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QNS

‘I don’t know what to do:’ Queens DoorDash courier voices frustration over DCWP’s new minimum pay for food couriers

Congressmember Ritchie Torres of the Bronx.

Gay City News

Gay pols call out trans activist’s comments about Oct. 7 attack

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QNS

Eats in Queens Restaurant Month launches with discounts at 50 participating restaurants

Manhattan suspect who kicked man onto subway tracks

Manhattan cops seek assailant who kicked man onto subway tracks

Posted on March 5, 2024

Construction of new prison medical space at Bellevue Hospital to replace infirmary on Rikers Island

How will NYC care for incarcerated people in need of medical care after Rikers Island closes?

Posted on March 4, 2024

Rendering of new Belmont Park

Business

Belmont Park is getting a huge $455 million makeover. Here’s what the new racetrack will look like.

Posted on March 4, 2024

Origins High School in Brooklyn, where antisemitism claims have been made

Brooklyn

Swastikas, death threats and Nazi lingo: Inside claims of rampant antisemitism at Brooklyn high school

Posted on March 4, 2024

The St. Pat's for All banner, led by a Rainbow Flag, barrels along the parade route.

Gay City News

St. Pat’s for All celebrates 25 years of inclusion in Queens

SNAP benefits paying for groceries

Politics

‘SNAP’-ping to it: NYC finally resolves public benefits backlog six months after court order

Posted on March 4, 2024

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Polo Grounds violence: Homeless men stabbed, resident shot dead in two separate incidents hours apart

Posted on March 4, 2024

The St. Pat's for All banner leads the way.

Gay City News

PHOTOS: 25th annual St. Pat’s for All Parade in Queens

Formerly homeless man advocates in East Village over shelter conditions

How a homeless man in East Village is raising awareness of shelter conditions: ‘It’s no condition for nobody’

Posted on March 3, 2024

Forbidden Broadway cast

Broadway

‘Forbidden Broadway’ makes it to the Great White Way after 40 years

Posted on March 3, 2024

Screenshot of protesters blocking NYPD emergency vehicle in Midtown

Police brass fume after they say Midtown pro-Palestine protesters blocked cops from responding to grenade threat

Posted on March 3, 2024

Bigot with box cutter attacked gay man on train

Midtown Manhattan

Bigot with box cutter attacks gay man on board A train in Midtown: cops

Posted on March 3, 2024

Site of Queens restaurant shooting

Queens

Queens restaurant shooting leaves two men wounded, woman injured by fleeing patrons: cops

Posted on March 2, 2024

Bronx shooting scene

Bronx

Bronx woman beaten to death in her apartment: cops

Posted on March 2, 2024

Midtown cop assault

Midtown Manhattan

Midtown cop assault: Charges dropped against Jhoan Boada, identified as wrong man in outrageous attack

Posted on March 2, 2024

MTA bus stopped near East Village site where pedestrian was struck and killed

East Village pedestrian struck and killed by bus driver who drove away: cops

Posted on March 2, 2024

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Power Women of Queens Celebrates 30 years

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QNS

Romanian nationals busted for ATM skimming scheme that involved more than 600 Queens residents: Feds

World

Controversial proposal for monument outside Russian embassy would honor political opposition leader Navalny

Posted on March 1, 2024

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News

Rules requiring all NYC businesses to place refuse in secure containers take effect

Posted on March 1, 2024

'Wrong, wrong, wrong'; healthcare workers, electeds rally against possible SUNY Downstate closure

Brooklyn Paper

‘Wrong, wrong, wrong’: Healthcare workers, pols rally against possible SUNY Downstate closure

Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One – Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations

Brooklyn Paper

Food Network’s NYC Wine & Food Festival 2024 expanding to Brooklyn with new culinary hub in Sunset Park

State Attorney General Letitia James.

Gay City News

Letitia James threatens Nassau County executive over anti-trans sports policy

Queens Post

It’s confirmed, Shake Shack is coming to Sunnyside this year

A Brownsville do-gooder is reviving a community garden with the help of her neighborhoods and NYC Parks Department.

Brooklyn Paper

‘Bring it back to life’: Brownsville do-gooder works to revamp neighborhood community garden

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Midtown Manhattan

Brooklyn woman who allegedly attacked subway cellist in Herald Square set free on supervised release

Posted on February 29, 2024

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Resorts World Casino unveils $5 Billion proposal transforming Queens into a global entertainment hub

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News

Bronx home of top Adams aide raided by federal agents

Posted on February 29, 2024

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Former Queens cop indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, swindling investors out of millions: Feds

Bishop Nelvern R. Samuel of the Love City Church, Inc.

Caribbean Life

Prayers for Jerusalem in Israeli-Hamas War must include points of intercession: Bishop Nelvern Samuel

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