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Protesters voiced their concerns about the proposed Metropolitan Park development at Corona Plaza on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

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More than 100 protest against CAC’s unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park

By Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud

Council Member Robert Holden has endorsed Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa for Mayor. NYC Council Flickr.

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Democrat Holden endorses Republican Sliwa for mayor, says Cuomo is ‘not the answer’

By Shane O’Brien

DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez cuts the ribbon on the first phase of the Blissville Bike Network as part of the DOT's Biketober celebrations. Photo: DOT Flickr.

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DOT celebrates ‘Biketober’ by cutting ribbon on first phase of Blissville Bike Network

By Shane O’Brien

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez presented NHS Queens with a check for $2.4 million. Photo via office of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Ocasio-Cortez provides Neighborhood Housing Services with $2.4 million for non-profit’s new Queens headquarters

By Shane O’Brien

23th Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USA - August 14th 2023: Old and modern high rise architecture in Long Island City. A new report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has highlighted the economic growth and affordability challenges that the neighborhood is experiencing. Photo: Getty

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State Comptroller DiNapoli report highlights growth, affordability challenges in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien

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Photos: Cabán hosts ‘Stand Against ICE’ resource fair and speaking program in Astoria

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

Council Member Robert Holden speaks at a Glendale event honoring Charlie Kirk. Photo courtesy of Robert Holden Instagram.

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CM Holden hosts vigil for Charlie Kirk, bringing more than 1,000 people to Middle Village

By Shane O’Brien

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėdam, First Lady Diana Nausėdienė and members of the Maspeth community at Transfiguration Church on Thursday. Photo: Gitanas Nausėdam X account.

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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda visits Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church

By Shane O’Brien

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Resorts World earns CAC approval, moves toward final hurdle in bid to win state gaming license

By Shane O’Brien

Assemblywoman Rajkumar with the Org. Mburukuya Paraguay - NY dance troupe. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar.

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Rajkumar to host free Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Woodhaven

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won announced preliminary plans for a new school at 5-46 46th Ave. on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Council Member Julie Won.

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Won, Adams announce preliminary plan for Vernon Boulevard middle school as part of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

NYC bins on 103rd Avenue. City Hall will soon be providing rebate checks to eligible households. Photo courtesy of Office of Council Member Joann Ariola.

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City Hall to provide homeowners with automatic rebate checks for NYC Bins

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Julie Won speaks during Wednesday's Council hearing on the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan. Photo: Emil Cohen/NYC Council Flickr.

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CM Julie Won vows to vote against OneLIC Neighborhood Plan if neighborhood priorities are not included

By Shane O’Brien

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LGBTQ+ advocate calls for passage of GIRDS Act

By Jimmy Robles

Councilwoman Joann Ariola defended her decision to support a vote overriding Mayor Eric Adams's veto of legislation that would decriminalize illegal street vending.

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Ariola defends flip on illegal street vending legislation after supporting Council’s veto override

By Shane O’Brien

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Brooklyn Diocese says Maspeth’s Transfiguration Church will not be closed or sold

By Shane O’Brien

Rep. Grace Meng has reintroduced bipartisan legislation to combat aircraft noise over Queens and other impacted areas across the country.

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Rep. Grace Meng reintroduces Quiet Communities Act to combat aircraft noise over Queens

By Athena Dawson

Assembly Member Nily Rozic's office has launched a home safety initiative for seniors in northeast Queens.

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AM Nily Rozic launches home safety initiative for seniors living in northeast Queens

By Athena Dawson

Rochdale Village residents protest against potential 30% rate hikes. Photo: Paul Frangipane.

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Rochdale Village residents protest against potential 30% rate hikes at Mitchell-Lama complex

By Shane O’Brien

Council Member Shekar Krishnan at QPL's Jackson Heights branch on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the office of Council Member Shekar Krishnan.

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Krishnan, QPL celebrate return of seven-day service at Jackson Heights library

By Shane O’Brien

Protester against Trump stands outside US Open final during president's appearance.

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Protesters outside US Open demand fans jeer Trump during president’s visit to men’s final

By Dean Moses

Fumes are emitted from the Green Asphalt plant in Blissville. Photo courtesy of Thomas J. Mituzas.

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Blissville residents aim to secure air purifiers as contamination concerns tied to Green Asphalt plant linger

By Shane O’Brien

Mayor Eric Adams started the new school year on Sept. 4 at the new HBCU Early Prep High School in Jamaica, which opened its door for the first time to more than 100 ninth-graders.

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Mayor Adams cuts ribbon at new HBCU Early Prep High School in Jamaica

By Bill Parry

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City Planning Commission votes in favor of OneLIC Neighborhood Plan

By Shane O’Brien

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