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Creep exposed himself to teen at Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike subway station: NYPD

Cops are looking for this suspect for allegedly exposing himself to an 18-year-old girl on an F train in Kew Gardens.

Jul. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 112th Precinct and Transit District 20 are looking for a flasher who targeted a teenage girl on an F train in Kew Gardens on the morning of Thursday, July 24. Police say the 18-year-old victim was riding a northbound train at 11:45 a.m. when a…

Modern playgrounds, basketball courts and green spaces coming soon to Corona parks

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Jul. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson A group of green spaces in Corona is receiving a major upgrade.  Major revitalization projects are underway at Josephine Caminiti Playground, located at Corona Avenue and 102nd Street, Park of the Americas basketball courts, located at 104th Street and 41st Avenue in Corona, and American Triangle, located between…

Northeast Queens resident Yuchen Han competing in season 21 of Project Runway

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Jul. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Project Runway is bringing a taste of Queens with its newest season, debuting July 31, featuring locally based contestant and designer, Yuchen Han.  The Northern Queens resident first moved to New York City in 2017 from Xining, China, to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan before…

Summer nights and seasonal delights at Queens Botanical Garden in August

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Jul. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Summer days are beginning to wind down, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make the most of what’s left of the season with a month of incredible events at the Queens Botanical Garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing. From summer nights in the garden to creative…

Borough President recommends approval of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan with conditions

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Jul. 28, 2025 By Bill Parry Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced on Monday a long list of recommendations to approve the city’s OneLIC Neighborhood Plan with conditions. The sweeping proposal entered the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) in April, following certification by the City Planning Commission, and aims to transform a…

Oakland Gardens teacher fulfills lifelong dream with first children’s book

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Jul. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson An Oakland Gardens teacher has achieved her longtime dream of publishing her first children’s book.  Ilyssa Lieberman is a third grade teacher and a nearly 27-year veteran of the NYC Department of Education. For nearly all of her career, she’s taught at P.S. 213 The Carl Ullman School…