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• NYPD, FDNY volleyball match supports slain officers

  16-02-2022 19:36
  
  In an effort to raise money for the families of fallen police officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, the NYPD and FDNY men’s volleyball teams held the first annual game in their honor at Maspeth H...
  
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• “There will never be another John Browne”

  16-02-2022 19:15
  
  Queens community mourns the loss of neighborhood legend
  
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• Con Ed customers see spike in utility bills

  16-02-2022 19:11
  
  When Silvia Hsu opened her latest Con Edison utility bill, her heart dropped. She was expecting her electric and gas bill to be around its monthly average of $250, but instead she received a bill f...
  
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• Chipotle opens first Maspeth location

  16-02-2022 19:08
  
  Chipotle Mexican Grill brought a new flavor to the community when it opened a new location at in Maspeth last week. It's the tenth location in Queens. To celebrate the grand opening inside the Maur...
  
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• 104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/31/2022-2/6/2022)

  16-02-2022 15:57
  Monday, Jan. 31 Handerson Diaz was arrested at Grove Street and Fairview Avenue for possession of burglar tools by Officer Jimenez. Ashley R. Townsend was arrested at 59-16 60th Street for criminal...
  
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• Brought together by a calling from God

  10-02-2022 17:31
  
  He wanted to be a priest since he was in middle school. She wanted to be a nun since she was in college. But it turns out, God had a different plan. Over 35 years ago, Kevin and Regina McCormack tr...
  
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• Borough Hall vigil honors fallen officers

  10-02-2022 15:36
  
  Queens residents honored the memory of slain NYPD officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora, who were shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Harlem on January 21. Their fun...
  
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• 104th Precinct Blotter (1/30/2022-1/24/2022)

  10-02-2022 15:13
  
  Monday, Jan. 24 Jovell Carty was arrested at 78-16 Cooper Avenue for criminal mischief by Officer Celmente. Bishop Knight was arrested at 54-52 71st Street for strangulation by Detective Lodato. Tu...
  
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• NYCHA residents say they are still suffering from Ida

  02-02-2022 21:01
  
  Say lack of heat, hot water in Woodside Houses
  
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• Terminal B now fully open at LGA

  02-02-2022 20:46
  
  Only airport in the world with two skybridges
  
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• League prez charged with stealing from RGMVM

  02-02-2022 20:17
  
  The head of the RGMVM (Ridgewood Glendale Middle Village Maspeth) Little League has been charged with third-degree grand larceny for allegedly stealing $31,000 worth of funds from the league’s coff...
  
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• QCP to host 26th annual ‘Evening of Fine Food’

  02-02-2022 20:11
  
  Queens Centers for Progress will host food lovers in person this year for its 26th annual “Evening of Fine Food.” Hundreds of people will gather together on March 15 at Terrace on the Park for a ni...
  
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• CityMD opens 18th Queens location in Ridgewood

  02-02-2022 19:42
  
  Ridgewood residents will no longer have to travel to Maspeth to visit a CityMD location. The city’s leading urgent care provider opened a 4,224-square-foot location at 56-26 Myrtle Avenue, making i...
  
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• RPA gives inside view of the Interborough Express

  26-01-2022 14:05
  
  As Regional Plan Association (RPA) celebrates its centennial year, a variation of one of their proposals to connect Queens and Brooklyn via rail is finally gaining some traction thanks to the recen...
  
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• Martin Luther announces scholarships recipients

  26-01-2022 14:04
  
  This year’s scholarship winners for Martin Luther School (MLS) have been announced. Obed Figueroa, director of Recruiting and Admissions for the Maspeth school, said that $138,000 in scholarships w...
  
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• Study finds Interborough Express proposal is feasible

  25-01-2022 20:01
  
  A year-long study assessing the feasibility of the Interborough Express, the transit project that would connect communities in Brooklyn and Queens to as many as 17 subway lines and the Long Island ...
  
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• 104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/10/2022-1/16/2022)

  25-01-2022 19:40
  
  Monday, Jan. 10 Justin C. Roston was arrested at 1872 Gates Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Torres. David Tarnowski was arrested at 68-01 Fresh Pond Road for robbery by Detective Bublin....
  
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• St. Francis Prep switches to remote learning after threats

  20-01-2022 17:59
  
  NYPD investigating threats made in series of Instagram posts
  
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• Botanical Garden announces Lacerte's replacement

  19-01-2022 16:51
  
  Hantzopoulos to begin in new post this month
  
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• Track construction at Juniper put on hold

  19-01-2022 16:46
  
  Clogged sewage pipe to blame for delays
  
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• Richards calls for NYC Office of COVID Recovery

  19-01-2022 16:40
  
  As omicron ravaged the city, New Yorkers were reminded that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. Borough President Donovan Richards said Queens residents experienced this first hand, with 10,000...
  
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• 104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/3/2022-1/9/2022)

  19-01-2022 16:34
  
  Monday, Jan. 3 Cristian Padilla was arrested at 72-53 60th Lane for strangulation by Detective Palminteri. Michael Matyiewicz was arrested at 58-78 74th Street for petit larceny by Detective Golden...
  
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• Mayor urges businesses, schools to remain open

  19-01-2022 16:09
  
  Mayor Eric Adams expressed his desire for schools and businesses to remain open despite a surge of COVID cases throughout the city. During a visit to Steinway & Sons Piano Company in Astoria last w...
  
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• Hochul to push for major transportation project

  12-01-2022 16:21
  
  Would connect neighborhoods in Queens & Brooklyn
  
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• City directs additional funds, resources to hospitals

  12-01-2022 16:12
  
  Will help facilities staff up, fight omicron surge
  
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• Variety to receive two new STEM science labs

  12-01-2022 15:58
  
  Partnership aims to transform ‘Asthma Alley’ to ‘Renewable Row’
  
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• 104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/27/2021-1/2/2021)

  12-01-2022 15:39
  
  Monday, Dec. 27 Barney Guzzardo was arrested at 66-03 52nd Avenue for criminal obstruction of breathing by Officer Batista. Mateo Arias was arrested at 62-98 Woodhaven Boulevard for strangulation b...
  
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• New mayor shares COVID plan for city

  05-01-2022 17:05
  
  Before the reins of power were officially transferred from the de Blasio administration to the Adams administration, the newly inaugurated Eric Adams laid out his vision for maneuvering through a s...
  
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• Adams visits 103rd Precinct on first day as mayor

  05-01-2022 17:01
  
  On his first day as mayor of New York City, former cop Eric Adams stopped by the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica to speak with local business leaders and lead a roll call of officers. The new mayor, flan...
  
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• 104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/20/2021-12/26/2021)

  05-01-2022 16:42
  
  Monday, Dec. 20 David Moore was arrested at 78-16 Cooper Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Pickett. Kristian Martinez was arrested at Cooper Avenue and 71st Place for aggravated unlicensed...
  
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• Officials distribute COVID tests, protective supplies

  05-01-2022 16:36
  
  Holden, Barnwell to host testing sites at offices this weekend
  
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• Teachers call for safer conditions amid COVID surge

  29-12-2021 17:43
  
  As COVID case numbers continue to rise and tests are in high demand, some students and teachers are worried about restarting the school year.
  
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• New COVID testing sites open in Queens

  23-12-2021 19:44
  
  Free self-test kits being distributed by the city
  
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• Meng, Richards fight for share of fed money

  21-12-2021 18:25
  
  Argue borough's needs must be addressed
  
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• LIJ Forest Hills Hospital honors those lost to COVID

  21-12-2021 18:24
  
  A mural dedicated to those lost to the pandemic was finished last week outside LIJ Forest Hills Hospital, one year after the first vaccination dose was given to Northwell Health employee Sandra Lin...
  
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• Adams names Department of Correction commissioner

  21-12-2021 18:22
  
  Mayor-elect vows to reinstate solitary at Rikers
  
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• Wreaths Across America

  21-12-2021 17:59
  
  Earlier this month, a dedicated group of volunteers placed wreaths and flags on the graves of 300 veterans buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Maspeth. Volunteers included students from Our Lady of Ho...
  
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• Are inflated meat prices coming for your lunch?

  15-12-2021 16:49
  
  Fast-paced New Yorkers like food that is quick, delicious and affordable. Chopped cheese, dollar-priced slices of pizza and breakfast sandwiches are among the common staples of a city diet. While d...
  
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• Push for CUNY to return to tuition-free model

  15-12-2021 15:01
  
  When the City University of New York (CUNY) system was founded in 1961, all college education was tuition free for in-state students. Sixty years later, a new bill is aimed at returning the college...
  
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• New bishop of Diocese of Brooklyn hosts first large event

  15-12-2021 14:30
  
  Luncheon raises over $300K for Catholic education
  
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• Former pol honored with MidVille co-naming

  15-12-2021 14:01
  
  Over 60 people gathered on a street corner in Middle Village to remembers the life of Thomas Ognibene on what would have been his 78th birthday The corner of Furmanville and 83rd Street is now co-n...
  
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• 104th Precinct Police Blotter (12/6/2021-12/12/2021)

  15-12-2021 13:56
  
  Monday, Dec. 6 Nestor Cuesta was arrested at 62-65 84th Street for second-degree assault by Officer Durham. Jose Mojica was arrested at 66th Place and Otto Road for possession of burglary tools by ...
  
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• Beacon Eldercare FREE Zoom Seminar: Holiday Edition, Community Service

  09-12-2021 20:50
  
  In our next Dessert with Andrew & Yvonne Zoom Seminar, the dynamic duo will discuss ways you can help those in need this holiday season. The seminar is titled, "Holiday Edition: Community Service." From soup kitchens to nursing homes; learn about the various ways one can volunteer, and hear from organizations that are making a positive impact in our community.
  
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• 55th annual Maspeth tree lighting awakens holiday spirit

  08-12-2021 16:43
  
  Last Friday, the Maspeth Chamber of Commerce brought holiday cheer to the neighborhood with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Held in Maspeth Memorial Square, a sentimental corner of the neighborh...
  
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• Grand Care Pharmacy gives community a boost

  08-12-2021 16:40
  
  Amid the surge of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Grand Care Pharmacy in Maspeth is ready to serve the community. “At Grand Care Pharmacy, we are giving out booster shots to eligible people of all...
  
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• Families of fallen NYPD members gather for holiday party

  08-12-2021 16:39
  
  Line-of-duty families continue tradition at O’Neill’s
  
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• New bishop installed for Diocese of Brooklyn

  08-12-2021 16:37
  
  Clergy, community leaders, and parishioners gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights to watch as Robert J. Brennan was officially installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of...
  
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• 104th Precinct Police Blotter (11/29/2021-12/5/2021)

  08-12-2021 15:00
  
  Monday, Nov. 29 Dahn Bicas was arrested at 60-39 Maspeth Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Christodoulou. Anthony Young was arrested at 656 Woodward Avenue for petit larceny by Detective W...
  
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• The York Theatre Company presents world premiere of “Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood”

  03-12-2021 19:53
  
  The York Theatre Company highlights the iconic movie musical songwriter Irving Berlin in their brand new production: “Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood.”
  
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• Friend’s Tavern to remain open for LGBTQ community

  01-12-2021 13:09
  
  Oldest gay bar in Queens is here to stay
  
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