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Jamaica man convicted of possessing ammunition used in Corona murder: Feds

Apr. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry A Jamaica man was found guilty of being a felon while possessing ammunition in connection with a 2020 fatal shooting at a bodega in Corona.  Kevin “Cuzzo” Edwards, 42, was convicted Friday following a five-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Edward R. Korman. As proven at trial, on…
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Southeast Queens leader launches barber shop-based mental health initiative

Apr. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry Assemblyman Khaleel Anderson is collaborating with the Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health to launch a new Barber Shop Mental Health Program that aims to understand and support the experience of working-class families of southeast Queens impacted by structural violence and institutional racism by addressing their mental health and…
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Police searching for crooks who assaulted woman on A train in Ozone Park

Apr. 20, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police from the 106th Precinct and 23rd Transit District are searching for the two crooks who assaulted a woman at the 88th Street subway station in Ozone Park earlier this month. Police say a 31-year-old woman was on board a northbound A train around 3 p.m. on April 10…
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‘This is my love letter to my hometown’: Ray Romano’s directorial debut ‘Somewhere in Queens’ has special screening in Manhattan

Apr. 18, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The cast of “Somewhere in Queens,” a new family comedy-drama set in “The World’s Borough” marking Ray Romano’s directorial debut, appeared at a special film screening in Manhattan on Monday, April 17. The new flick tells the story of an Italian-American family living in Queens who are torn apart…
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Queens Night Market celebrates opening night with special guests, performances

Apr. 18, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Queens Night Market officially kicked off its eighth season with Mayor Eric Adams at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, April 15.  Attendees included Commissioner of Small Business Services Kevin Kim, Councilman Shekar Krishnan, and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation…
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