Elmhurst’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial set to open this month
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The memorial sits on the northwest corner of Elmhurst Park.
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Jamaica is getting a new shared co-working space
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The 12,000-square-foot coworking space will support 255 jobs, according to the governor’s office.
Read MoreRenewable Rikers movement gains traction
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Advocates, elected officials and community leaders are pushing for the Renewable Rikers Act.
Read MoreFreak remote-start car accident kills man in South Jamaica
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The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating the incident
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Richmond Hill man accused of chasing teen into traffic arraigned in Queens
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The teen was left with serious leg injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
Read MoreVan Bramer: NYC needs commercial rent control
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For those still lucky enough to be in business, it’s an uphill battle.
Read MoreSouth Ozone Park residents describe ‘horror movie’ sewage flood at Council hearing
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South Ozone Park homeowners took turns describing the impact of the sewer backup that flooded dozens of basements during Thanksgiving weekend.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers question gang database tactics in letter to NYPD Inspector General
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The NYPD credits the database for helping facilitate large-scale raids and driving down gang-related violence.
Read MoreDe Blasio says city erred on Amazon campus deal
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In retrospect, he said, the city should have approached the project differently.
Read MoreOpinion: End cash bail while forgoing risk assessment tools
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The current system discriminates against poor people.
Read MoreCity awards $19 million in census prep funds to community groups
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A complete 2020 census count is a joint initiative by the Mayor’s Office, the City Council and CUNY, with $40 million going toward census efforts.
Read MoreThe guy who ate that $120K banana is a Long Island City artist
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David Datuna was a little bit hungry at the time.
Read MoreWould-be entrepreneurs can learn the ropes at Corona resource fair
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The event will be held at the Corona branch of the Queens Public Library.
Read MoreEast Elmhurst landlord hit with $250K fine from DOB for illegal conversion
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Illegal conversions, which involve the modification of a home to create additional housing unit(s), can potentially pose major safety risks.
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