Queens Place bomb hoax diffused after mall evacuation, rush hour traffic jam
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An NYPD official said police continue to investigate the hoax.
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Mayor orders closure of Kew Gardens hotel after New Year’s Day murder
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“I instructed my team to move to close the hotel immediately.”
Read MoreJoanne Watters named Queens Criminal Court supervising judge
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Watters replaces Michelle Johnson, now a Queens Supreme Court justice.
Read MoreRichards names Queens Borough Hall leadership team
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The new Queens borough president named his chief of staff, two deputies and communications director.
Read MoreQueens teacher who inspired ‘Soul’ embodies the rhythm and beauty of the borough
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“it was done so eloquently and accurately.”
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311 complaints shed light on poor condition of Cambria Heights parks and playgrounds
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Local leaders blame major budget cuts.
Read MoreFemale staffers accuse Rockaway nonprofit leader of sexual abuse and intimidation
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Two women have come forward to share their accounts of abuse.
Read MoreSouth Ozone Park demands justice for local leader killed by hit-and-run driver
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“She encouraged others to be brave and courageous in all that we do, to believe in ourselves and be the best we can be in all that we do.”
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‘This means hope' — Long-awaited vaccine arrives at a Woodside nursing home
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“The vaccine means hope in a way we haven’t seen in a long time.”
Read MoreMan hospitalized for COVID-19 after Queens Republican club Christmas party
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“I wasn’t on the conga line. I ate by myself. I don’t know how I got this."
Read MoreNYC Correction Dept. is concealing records related to heat wave safety, lawsuit charges
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Inmates said they were denied unit transfers and cups of ice in violation of jail policy.
Read MorePandemic, protests and politics: These were the stories that defined Queens in 2020
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Read MoreDouglaston women’s shelter will be first in Queens Community District 11
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The facility will house 75 women over age 50 and will open late next year, the city said.
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