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ICE in Courts: Feds seizure of 7-year-old Queens public school student and her family sparks outrage among local officials
ICE in Courts: Feds seizure of 7-year-old Queens public school student and her family sparks outrage among local officials

Aug. 17, 2025 By Dean Moses

New York officials expressed outrage and heartbreak over ICE’s seizure of a 7-year-old Queens girl and two of her family members at immigration court last week.

As first reported by The City, a 7-year-old Queens Public School student, her mother, and her 19-year-old brother were arrested by ICE while attending a legally mandated court hearing at 26 Federal Plaza; it’s the first known instance of a child being taken into custody in such a manner at the Lower Manhattan venue.

The young girl and her mother were transferred to a holding facility in Texas, while the teen son is being held in New Jersey, according to The City report. The trio reportedly hail from Ecuador and entered the country together in 2022.

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Op-Ed | Nourishing the next generation together

Aug. 16, 2025 By Yolanda Florez, Director of JPAFHC’s WIC Program and Dr. Carlene Mondesir-Harewood, MD, FACOG, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JPAFHC

August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate and support one of the most natural and powerful ways to give babies the healthiest possible start in life. As women who have dedicated our careers to caring for mothers, babies, and families, we have seen firsthand the life-changing impact of breastfeeding—for both parent and child. 

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Uncover literary treasures at these Queens bookstores

Aug. 14, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

If you are a self-proclaimed bookworm who loves browsing through staggered shelves with captivating literature, read on. From old-school bookshops to contemporary bookstores, there is a world of discovery waiting to be explored in Queens. The sense of connection found in book talks, book club meetings and other community events is unmatched in today’s digital era.

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