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Addabbo Family Health Center hosts men’s health summit in Arverne

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Jun. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) hosted a men’s health summit on Tuesday, June 25, at its Arverne location in recognition of National Men’s Mental Health Month. Titled The Men’s Health Summit: Power of Wellness, the event brought together health professionals, local community leaders, and residents…

Rockaway Republicans double their representation in Queens GOP committee

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Jun. 27, 2025 By QNS News Team Rockaway Republicans made significant gains in Tuesday’s Queens GOP primary elections, more than doubling their representation on the Republican County Committee in contested districts across the peninsula. Preliminary results show at least 35 Rockaway residents secured seats on the committee — up from just 14 members of…

Mayor Eric Adams launches independent campaign: ‘I am seeking reelection’

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Jun. 27, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller The New York City mayor’s race “didn’t stop on June 24, it started on June 24.” That was the message a defiant Mayor Eric Adams delivered during a chaotic kick-off event for his independent general election bid on the steps of City Hall Thursday, just two days after…

Queens Botanical Garden hosts 70th birthday celebration for Miffy the bunny

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Jun. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello On Saturday, June 21, the Queens Botanical Garden held a special 70th birthday event for Miffy, the beloved fictional bunny who first hopped into fans’ hearts in 1955. The event in Flushing, featured an afternoon of fun and adorable festivities, including a meet-and-greet with the beloved character, a…

Hochul celebrates expansion of Healthy Terminals Act at LaGuardia Airport

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Jun. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Gov. Kathy Hochul visited LaGuardia Airport Thursday afternoon to celebrate enhancements of the Healthy Terminals Act, which provides improved health care and leave benefits for workers at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International and LaGuardia airports. Hochul gathered with airport workers and leaders from service workers unions SEIU 32BJ…

Boy, 15, charged with manslaughter in accidental shooting of 14-year-old in Jamaica: NYPD

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Jun. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday morning and charged with manslaughter after a teenage boy was fatally shot in his Jamaica home after school on Wednesday afternoon. Jamuri Mezar, 14, was hanging out with three friends inside his third-floor apartment building after school. One of his friends had…

Woman groped at Howard Beach subway station by man in heavy jacket: NYPD

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Jun. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 106th Precinct in South Ozone Park and Transit District 20 are looking for a groper who targeted an A train rider as she passed through a turnstile inside the Howard Beach-JFK Airport subway station. The suspect may have drawn notice for wearing a hooded winter…

Queens public pools reopen Friday as city dives into summer season

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Jun. 26, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens residents can make a splash this summer as New York City’s public outdoor pools officially open for the season on Friday, June 27, just in time for school break and soaring temperatures. Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa announced the launch of the…