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Op-Ed | Education that lifts up all of our students

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Jun. 25, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams As New York City’s first openly dyslexic mayor, I know what it is like to not have the support I needed in school growing up. School was often difficult for me. I was scared of being called on by the teacher and my fellow students made fun…

Queens teen hospitalized after being shot in broad daylight near housing complex

Police official examines scene in Queens where teen was shot

Jun. 24, 2024 By Dean Moses Queens cops are looking for the suspect who shot a teen in a hail of bullets on Monday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Officers from the 114th Precinct combed over the corner of 12th Street and 41st Road, near the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City, examining shell casings strewn…

Local electeds rally at Flushing Library, urge Mayor Adams’ administration to reverse library budget cuts as city’s deadline approaches

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Jun. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local elected officials and advocates held a rally at Flushing Library to call on Mayor Adams’ administration to fully restore $58.3 million in funding for the city’s library systems on Sunday, June 23. Supporters are pushing for a resolution before the deadline for the city’s budget at the end…
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Texas man busted for bringing loaded gun to JFK Airport

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Jun. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson A Texas man was arrested at JFK Airport for having a loaded firearm among his carry-on items on Friday, June 21. Police arrested the man at the major transportation hub in Jamaica after Transportation Security Administration Officers (TSA) found the loaded 9mm gun as he entered a security checkpoint….
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Construction underway on new features for Bay Terrace Shopping Center, including fitness center and restaurants

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Jun. 24, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction is well underway for multiple new additions and features at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. According to Cord Meyer Development, highlights include new restaurants, new store facades and a full-service fitness center. The fitness center, Club Studio, is already being constructed and expected to be completed as early…
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