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The Bayside Historical Society, alongside sponsorship by councilwoman Vickie Paladino of the 19th district, hosted their 9th annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

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The Bayside Historical Society hosts Independence Day celebration and fireworks

By Alice Moreno Conversation…

Crowd at Two Friends concert at Forest Hills Stadium

AMNY

Appellate court revives homeowners’ noise suit against Forest Hills Stadium, but dismisses zoning issue

Anniversary Day, the lost rite of summer in Ridgewood: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer Conversation…

Detectives from the 107th Precinct arrested Terrell Jarrett, 37, of Brooklyn on June 19 and charged him with attempted murder for shoving a 63-year-old F train rider off the platform at the Parsons Boulevard subway station.

Brooklyn man shoved 63-year-old man onto tracks during argument at Parsons Boulevard subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry Conversation…

U.S Rep. Grace Meng and Council Member Sandra Ung joined local residents on a tour of the Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center on Monday. Photo via U.S Rep. Grace Meng.

Politics

Meng, Ung blast NYCHA for temporary closure of Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center in Flushing after persistent leaks

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…

NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jacqueline Langsam was joined by FDNY Chief of Department Jonathan Esposito, the FDNY Ceremonial Guard, members of the Davidson family, and community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Lt. Michael R. Davidson Playground.

News

Renovated Sunnyside playground honors FDNY Lt. Michael R. Davidson

By Joshua Lee Conversation…

Fake Astoria plastic surgeon Felipe Hoyos-Foronda pleaded guilty manslaughter on June 18 for killing a Whitestone mother of two young children while performing an unlicensed operation to remove a butt implant.

Phony Astoria doctor pleads guilty to manslaughter for killing Whitestone mom in botched surgical procedure: DA

By Bill Parry Conversation…

Ten year winners Noe Canales and Ramona Ciobanu of Soccer Kids NYC copy

News

FourLeaf Best of the Boro winners celebrated

By Claude Solnik Conversation…

News

‘I didn’t expect it’: Benjamin N. Cardozo HS journalism teacher Alexa Gutterman presented with $25K FLAG Award

By Renee DeLorenzo Conversation…

Queensborough College's music facilities were toured during an event held there on June 16, to launch the "Made in NY" Media Academy initiative.

News

Mayor’s office announces new job training opportunities for New Yorkers through ‘Made in NY’ Media Academy at Queensborough, other CUNY colleges

By Tammy Scileppi Conversation…

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News

Queens based artist to hold mural unveiling at MacDonald Park in Forest Hills this Saturday

By Paulina Albarracin Conversation…

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Politics

CM Wong submits formal testimony to NYC Commission on Government Efficiency, urges charter reforms to protect District 30 taxpayers

By Paulina Albarracin Conversation…

Thousands from near and far lined up to pay homage to and visit the grave of Lubavitch leader Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson — known as the Rebbe — on June 18, at Montefiore Cemetery in Cambria Heights.

Religion

Thousands unite in Cambria Heights to remember late Rebbe

By Claude Solnik Conversation…

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News

CM Wong secures early completion of Juniper Valley Park upper bathroom ahead of summer events

By Paulina Albarracin Conversation…

Elected officials and Newtown High School staff broke ground on renovations for the school's athletic field on June 17.

News

Elmhurst’s Newtown High School to field football team for first time after breaking ground on state-of-the-art field renovations

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…

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NYRR Queens 10K returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday

By Paulina Albarracin Conversation…

MS-13 gang member Victor Lopez was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for participating in the 2019 cold-blooded murder of Abel Mosso on a 7 train platform in Jackson Heights. Photo by Mark Hallum

Fifth MS-13 gang member sentenced for cold-blooded murder of rival on 7 train platform in Jackson Heights: Feds

By Bill Parry Conversation…

The Knicks celebrate their first NBA Championship in 53 years at City Hall. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann

Sports

Queens shows up for Knicks Key to the City ceremony at City Hall

By Shane O’Brien Conversation…

Knicks fans in get-up at city hall ceremony celebrating team's NBA championship

AMNY

Lottery, connections and fence-hopping: How Knicks fans got inside City Hall for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration

damaged horse carriage being towed in Central Park after fatal crash

AMNY

Horse carriage controversy: Drivers union suspends Central Park equine operations in wake of tourist death

Dawood Faisal is being held without bail after he was indicted and arraigned on manslaughter and assault charges for causing a fatal collision at Cunningham Park on Memorial Day.

Fresh Meadows driver indicted on manslaughter, assault charges for causing multi-vehicle crash that killed 71-year-old woman: DA

By Bill Parry Conversation…

Asian American/Asian Research Institute (AAARI) dean John J. Chin and Queens College President Frank H. Wu announce a $1.175 million investment for AAARI.

News

Queens College secures $1.175 million for CUNY’s asian research institute

By Joshua Lee Conversation…

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News

LaGuardia Airport reopens runway after it was closed for the second time in less than a month after inspectors detected a depression

By Bill Parry Conversation…

Knicks Jalen Brunson receives key to the city from Mayor Zohran Mamdani

AMNY

KNICKS PARADE: Mamdani gives Knicks keys to the city after historic championship run

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K-pop star YVES performs at The Palladium Times Square.

‘If the YVES back then could see me now, she would be proud’: K-pop singer reflects on healing and growth through ‘Nail’

The 2025 Queer Liberation March banner leads the way.

Reclaim Pride Coalition’s eighth annual Queer Liberation March slated for June 28

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New York Family

Swim Safety for Children with Disabilities: How the Right Lessons Can Save Lives