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Queens shooting suspects open fire on teen in brazen assault: cops

The NYPD say they are on the hunt for three youths who shot a teen boy in a caught-on-camera afternoon Queens ambush last month.

Feb. 2, 2025 By Dean Moses Queens cops are on the hunt for three youths who shot a teen boy in a caught-on-camera afternoon ambush last month. According to police sources, the brazen incident unfolded on 123rd Avenue and 147th Street in Jamaica at around 2:54 p.m. on Jan. 28. Authorities said a group…

Queens slasher attacks man outside restaurant: cops

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Feb. 1, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki Police in Queens are looking for the slasher who attacked a man and left him a bloody mess early on Saturday morning. Cops said the violent assault occurred at about 4:15 a.m. on Feb. 1 near a restaurant at 109-08 Liberty Ave. in South Ozone Park. Officers from…

Hundreds celebrate Lunar New Year with Senator John Liu at Flushing High School

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello Hundreds gathered at the historic Flushing High School on Sunday, Jan. 26, to celebrate the Year of the Snake during State Senator John Liu’s annual Lunar New Year event. The festivities featured free food from local restaurants, live music, cultural performances, and giveaways, bringing together community members from…

Construction nears completion for The Prince, a 120-unit condo building in Flushing

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction work is nearly finished for a 15-story residential building known as “The Prince” at 134-03 35th Ave. in Flushing. The structure is now almost completely enclosed in the reflective glass curtain wall. All that is left to complete are some sections at the ground floor close to the…

Ariola fights for Queens representation in GOP leadership amid disputed City Council vote

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Republican council members are contesting the recent election of Council Member David Carr as the Republican Caucus Minority Leader. The vote took place in person at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan 28, with only three of the six Republican Caucus members in attendance. The members present…

‘Would you be my Valentine’ – events to fill the heart with love, and enjoyment

Heart shaped chocolate is made at the Jacques Torres Chocolate Heaven store for Valentine's Day sales Feb. 13, 2008 in New York City.

Jan. 31, 2025 By Tangerine Clarke The name Valentine comes from a Latin word meaning “strength.” There are many legends about it, but it’s ultimately unclear how Valentine’s Day became associated with the tradition of exchanging the affectionate gifts and love notes that we call valentine, according to research. On this special day, lovers, friends, and even family […]

Construction advances on Magnolia Gardens, a 7-story transitional housing facility in Flushing

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction of Magnolia Gardens, an upcoming 7-story transitional residential and community facility at 39-03 College Point Blvd. in Flushing, is beginning to take shape, with facade installation now being performed. Based on the renderings of the building, Magnolia Gardens will have white brick and gray metal paneling covering…

District 24 Superintendent Teresa Caccavale announces retirement after 40 years in education

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway In an emotional and heartfelt speech at the latest Community Education Council 24 (CEC) meeting, Superintendent Teresa Caccavale announced her retirement after a distinguished 40-year career in public education.  Caccavale, who has been a vital part of School District 24 for the past decade, shared her ‘surprising’ but…