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Masked man snatches senior’s snacks at Woodhaven subway station: NYPD

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly snatched a bag from a senior as he waited for a J train in Woodhaven last month.

Jul. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry A senior man was robbed in Woodhaven while waiting for a J train by a suspect who remains at large more than three weeks later. Police from the 102nd Precinct in Richmond Hill and Transit District 20 are looking for a perpetrator who approached a 68-year-old victim as…

Permits filed for 5-story mixed-use building with 112 units in Jamaica

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 5-story mixed-use building with 112 total units at 123-12 Sutphin Blvd. in Jamaica. The proposed building would be 51 feet tall and yield 78,066 square feet of space. Residential space would account for 67,770 square feet, while community facility…

Annual Rockaway Dog Parade to raise funds for ARF-ARF this September

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Pups and pet lovers are invited to put their best paw forward for the fourth annual Rockaway Dog Parade, which is set to return this September. The popular annual event will return at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, kicking off from the Beach 94th Stage Amphitheater on…

Tim Hollingsworth brings Michelin-Inspired dining to Belmont Park

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Jessica Militello Belmont Park Village just got a lot more delicious with the opening of Hundredfold, a new American brasserie developed in partnership with James Beard Award-winning Chef Tim Hollingsworth. The restaurant, located at 2601 Hempstead Tpke. in Elmont, joined the list of boutiques and eateries in Belmont Park Village,…

Off to the races! Bayside High School students compete in annual 5K

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of student runners took to the pavement at the Bayside 5K on Sunday.  Nearly 30 Bayside High School students joined the race on July 13, as part of a free entry program for Bayside High School and Cardozo High School students. Students received a free entry…

It takes a city: Bringing New York City one step closer to universal childcare

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Jul. 15, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Making our city more affordable for working-class families is the best way to make the American Dream a reality for all New Yorkers.  Childcare costs have skyrocketed across New York City, putting pressure on monthly bills and family budgets. Working families are struggling to afford these high…

Manhattan man sentenced for stabbing deaths of two Queens men in 2021: DA

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry A Manhattan man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Monday for stabbing two Queens men to death in a two-day period in 2021. Raymond Kenner, 25, of West 31st Street, pleaded guilty on June 3 to two counts of manslaughter in the first degree before Queens Supreme…

Holden praises Parks, Sanitation commissioners for removing garbage pile-up at Juniper Valley Park

Garbage pile-up in Juniper Valley Park. Photo courtesy of Council Member Robert Holden Facebook.

Jul. 14, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Robert Holden has welcomed action by Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa and acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan to address garbage pile-ups in Juniper Valley Park last week. Holden had previously expressed outrage in a post on social media after large piles of garbage bags were pictured in…

Photos: Queens community celebrates Festival Calle Colombia in Jackson Heights

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Queens residents gathered along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights to celebrate the annual Festival Calle Colombia on Saturday, July 12. This Colombian street festival, sponsored by State Senator Jessica Ramos, celebrates the heritage and culture of Colombia and its people. Community members enjoyed the Colombian…

Unwind at Spa Castle, a five-story wellness destination in College Point

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Looking to unwind this summer but could do without the crowded beaches and pools? Then, Spa Castle in College Point offers the perfect escape at their five-story wellness destination. The hidden gem, located at 131-10 11th Ave. in College Point has been in the neighborhood since 2006 offering…