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Queens Special Victims Squad joins search for alleged rapist in Downtown Flushing: NYPD

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Jul. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry Detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad have joined the urgent manhunt for the sexual predator who allegedly beat and raped a 53-year-old woman inside a commercial building in Downtown Flushing on the night of Sunday, July 14. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing responded to a…

Travelers face disruptions at New York airports following IT outage

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Jul. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres An IT issue with the software CrowdStrike has caused significant disruptions for carriers operating out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today. The cloud server outage has led to operational challenges impacting international and domestic flights. The Port…

AG James announces dismantling of Queens-based ghost gun trafficking operation

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Jul. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday the takedown of a prolific Queens-based gun trafficking crew accused of selling firearms and ammo at an East Elmhurst playground, the Queens Center Mall and other locations around the borough. James secured a 625-count indictment charging five men for participating…

CDC Health Alert: Dengue fever cases in NY call for mosquito prevention

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina A mosquito-borne illness that has sickened many people worldwide has reached the U.S. and New York, according to a health advisory from the Centers for Disease Control.  The CDC issued a health advisory at the end of last month warning the public about a spike in dengue virus…

Developers to break ground on MLS stadium in Willets Point early fall

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The developers behind New York City FC’s planned 25,000-seat stadium in Willets Point aim to break ground in early fall, according to NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee. In April, the New York City Council approved plans for NYCFC’s proposed 25,000-seat stadium, as well as a 2,500-unit affordable housing…

Average rental price in Queens up more than 6% from last year to $2,900: Report

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The overall average rental price in Queens in June 2024 rose 6.49% from the same month last year, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens all had jumps in the average cost of rent. The overall…

Four Queens teachers honored by FLAG Foundation for teaching excellence

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Jul. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Four Queens teachers were among the 36 winners of the fifth annual FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence awards program, which recognizes and celebrates New York City public school teachers who best apply creativity, passion and commitment to inspire learning. Two of these teachers were among the six grand prize…
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Mets players Sean Manaea and José Iglesias make special surprise appearance during Kids Club Day Sunday at Citi Field

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Jul. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets held its second of five Kids Club Days at Citi Field Sunday before the team’s final game prior to the all-star break, with starting pitcher Sean Manaea and infielder José Iglesias making surprise appearances. Presented by Cohen Children’s Northwell Health, the event granted Kids Club…
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