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LIRR from Far Rockaway to cost $2.75 during A train shutdown in Queens

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The Long Island Rail Road will cost just $2.75 from Far Rockaway for the duration of the A train’s shutdown in Queens next year, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced Thursday. The MTA is set to close A train service between the Rockaway Peninsula and the rest of the city for four months…

MTA hosts open house on $68 billion capital plan for major transit upgrades over next 5 years

A member of the public speaks to an MTA official about the Interborough Express as part of Wednesday's open house for the 2025-29 Capital Plan. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years. Wednesday’s open house was the second event hosted by…

Queens youth enjoy PAL’s Lights On Afterschool event with activities and performances

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Queens youth celebrated a day filled with enriching events at the Police Athletic League’s (PAL) annual Lights On Afterschool event on October 24.  The event featured PAL centers and sites across the five boroughs, including youngsters from the Pathways Prep site located at 109-89 204th…

Southeast Queens residents rally against City of Yes rezoning, urge officials to vote no

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Southeast Queens residents and civic leaders rallied together with a clear message for their elected officials: vote no on the City of Yes rezoning proposal.  The homeowners and community organizers gathered at the corner of Sutphin Boulevard and 112 Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2. Many…

Queens Hospital launches Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program to combat obesity and diabetes

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the launch of its new Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program. The program will address health issues, including diabetes and obesity, by providing counseling from nutritionists, psychologists, and physicians specializing in weight management to support patients…

Jamaica man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of rookie cop in April 2023: DA

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Nov. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry A jury convicted Jamaica resident Devin Spraggins of attempted murder in the first degree on Tuesday for shooting NYPD Detective Brett Boller after an altercation in April 2023. Boller was a rookie cop when he was on routine patrol with his partner, NYPD Officer Anthony Rock, in the…