A center for needy Queens kids has come up with a new program that tackles their problems through the hippest form of art.
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Cheerleading helps SE Queens girls stand tall
A new team in SE Queens aims to raise the spirits and self-confidence of young women in the area.
Friends and family mourn Q111 victim
Friends and family pay their last respects to a Queens immigrant who was killed for being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Former LIRR employee writes Jamaica station history
A railroad history buff has chronicled the life of one of the city’s oldest stations in a new photo book.
Queens pair wins ‘lotto’ cash
Two borough lottery players had a lot to be thankful for this holiday season as their luck made them a whole lot richer.
Jackson Hts. sign spells out historical connections
Community leaders say not too many people know that one of the most popular board games was created and perfected in Jackson Heights. A new street sign aims to change that.
Restored park honors civic leader
A Laurelton park got a major makeover and the family of the man it is named after could not have been prouder.
Volunteers clean up historic Bayside cemetery
A group of Bayside volunteers gathered to rejuvenate a hidden historical treasure.
Missing pet fans help JFK crews know Jack
Jack the Cat’s supporters are not giving up hope that the feline will be lost forever.
Queens Library expands to patrons’ e-readers
The Queens Public Library has entered the 21st century with a new service for tech savvy readers.
Children find Discover-E at Queens Library Center
The Children’s Discovery Center at the Queens Public Library had a futuristic friend on hand to officially open it for fun.
Borough President honors 103rd detective
A fast thinking detective earns top accolades for rescuing a suicidal flight attendant.
Video: Broad Channel 9/11 Heroes
Three FDNY brothers share their heroic tale on 9/11 in a video produced by Christina Santucci.
Broad Channel heroes recount sail to Ground Zero
For three Broad Channel men, nothing, not even Jamaica Bay, could hold back their courage on September 11.
Hollis librarian moves on pledge to improve literacy
A Queens librarian walks the walk after her students go the distance with their summer reading.
PA looking for lost cat in JFK
A feline is giving airport officials a run for their money after it got lost from its owner before Hurricane Irene shut down JFK.
Family remembers last words of Tone Macc
The family of a slain St. Albans man said their faith has got them through their tragedy but they are working with the community and other victim’s relatives to help with the healing process.
Changing the culture of violence
In the second part of this series, the TimesLedger team looked at how SE Queens is fighting to curb the violent mentality that has led to a surge in murders in the neighborhood.
Dora Young remembered for forging Queens politics
A who’s who of political leaders gathered in Jamaica to pay respects to an African American pioneer.
Runaway bull makes dash on Jamaica streets
An energetic bovine gave pedestrians in southeast Queens a run for their money when it escaped its slaughterhouse.