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Mount Sinai staffer makes emotional return to work after making miraculous recovery from major cardiac arrest

Frank Parlatore poses for photographs with Mount Sinai medical staff after recovering from a major cardiac arrest. Photo Cathy Clarke/Mount Sinai Hospital

Sep. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mount Sinai Queens maintenance worker Frank Parlatore remembers nothing of the day that changed his life, when his heart stopped for 45 minutes following a major cardiac arrest. Parlatore, 61, who has ensured that operating rooms are sterile, safe and sanitized for patients undergoing heart surgery for the…

Mets release documentary on role organization played in relief efforts in days following 9/11

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Sep. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall In recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Mets released a documentary on YouTube, “11 Days in September,” which details the pivotal role Shea Stadium and the organization played in the relief efforts in the days that followed the terrorist attacks. Presented by the Tunnel…

History of Bayside: Much more to see than the bars and restaurants of Bell Boulevard

The Crocheron House was a favorite of Tammany Hall politicians, including Boss Tweed.

Sep. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Long before Bayside became one of New York City’s most coveted residential neighborhoods for high-income families during the last century, the land in northeast Queens belonged to the Matinecock Native Americans until the Dutch West India Company acquired the area alongside the western edge of Little Neck Bay…

The Queens County Farm Museum is a must-visit for fall events in NYC

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Sep. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Queens County Farm Museum has a month filled with fun and unique events for guests to immerse themselves in the fall spirit. The city’s only farm has 47 acres to explore, including historical buildings, farm animals and much more. The month of September has something for everyone,…

‘A history worth celebrating’: BP Richards appoints new Queens Borough Historian

The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has appointed Whitestone resident Jason Antos as Queens Borough Historian.

Sep. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has appointed a new Queens Borough Historian, with his office announcing on Wednesday that Jason D. Antos has assumed the position. Antos is a historian, writer, public school educato, and licensed New York City tour guide. The lifelong Whitestone resident has served as…

Rosedale man identified as victim who was shot to death in Jamaica parking lot: NYPD

A Rosedale man has been identified as the victim who was gunned down in a Jamaica Parking lot on Sunday night. The suspect remains at large, according to the NYPD.

Sep. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD has identified the victim who was gunned down in a Jamaica parking lot on the night of Sunday, Sept. 7. Police from the 113th Precinct responded to a 911 call of assault in progress behind 134-29 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard at around 8:30 p.m. and, upon…

East Coast CUDDLY rover arrives in Long Island City to support overcrowded pet shelters

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Sep. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello The East Coast CUDDLY Rescue Rover has made its way to Queens, working with nonprofit organization New York City Second Chance Rescue (NYCSCR) to transport high-risk animals from overcrowded shelters throughout NYC to NYCSCR’s new rescue center location in Long Island City at 27-12 37th Ave. The organization’s…