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Joann Ariola rises to Minority Leader in NYC Council after contested vote, appoints Vickie Paladino as Minority Whip

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Republican Delegation of the New York City Council has elected Council Member Joann Ariola as the new Minority Leader.  Ariola’s election follows an internal dispute over a controversial vote in late January, in which half the caucus members contested the results. Ariola’s election marks a historic moment…

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: Rapes rise while robberies and grand larcenies decline

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Reported rapes across both northern and southern Queens are on the rise during the 28-day period ending on Feb. 2, compared to the same period of time the previous year. However, robberies and grand larcenies have undergone significant declines across both northern and southern Queens. Northern and southern…

Hate crimes task force probes antisemitic assault on F train in Jamaica Hills: NYPD

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an antisemitic assault on a subway train in Jamaica Hills during the morning rush on Monday, Jan. 13. The 27-year-old victim in the attack was onboard a northbound F train that was approaching the Parsons Boulevard subway station at 7…

Grammy Awards

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens residents can look forward to a stellar lineup of Grammy-winning talent this spring as the Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College hosts a series of performances by world-renowned musicians. Beginning in March, audiences will experience the unique sounds of Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba, Latin jazz…

Two Queens basketball coaches named as semi-finalists for 2025 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway Two outstanding basketball coaches from Astoria have been named semi-finalists for the prestigious Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Lindsay Colbus, a passionate Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) coach, and Akil Kumar, an experienced high school coach and educator, have…

Romantic dining in Queens: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at these Queens hot spots

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Feb. 7, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to show your love, and what better way to do that than with a delicious dinner right here in Queens? Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone, celebrating with friends, or treating yourself, these restaurants and bistros offer exceptional prix-fixe menus and…