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City landmarks iconic Jamaica buildings
A quartet of Jamaica buildings that have been historically significant for decades have been officially recognized by the city as landmarks.
U.N.’s 65th anniversary marked in Queens
What better place to celebrate the UN’s birthday than where it all started, Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Survivors spread hope at boro walk
Queens Boulevard turned pink to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Jamaica housing group praises veto
With a rise in “robo foreclosures” growing, specialists say the president’s decision not to sign a new bill into law helped to save thousands.
Jamaica business to complete green transformation
A longtime Queens business is going solar to take its offices into the new millennium.
Music fills streets of Flushing for Hindu festival
It is one of the most holiest celebrations in the world and thousands gathered in Queens to see it in all of its glory.
Playground honors Queens girl’s memory
Those who knew Katerina Tsiboukis said she valued fun. Her school will honor her life and that passion for play with a new playspace.
Mourners fill Juniper Valley Park for Sept. 11
Nearly 10 years later and a Queens residents still gather strong to remember the men and women who perished at the Twin Towers.
Downtown Jamaica gets splash of color
A special mural created in a Jamaica parking lot celebrates the diverse culture of New York City.
Whitestone salon donates hair
A Queens salon gave a new mantra for charity: “Hair gone today for the future for needy girls tomorrow.”
Slain marine remembered by family, loved ones
The family and friends of a Hollis soldier gathered to remember his sacrifice one year later.
Botanical Gardens names tree for Boy Scouts leader
William DeCota always went the distance to help his friends and family, according to colleagues. Now those friends are returning the favor with a green gift.
“Good News” goes on tour
For years, singer Shiloh Brown said that Gospel music has inspired him artistically. After years of performing, he will bring that inspiration to audiences around the nation.
Boro flight attendant makes grand exit: DA
Steven Slater’s alleged stunt on a JetBlue airplane has been turned him into a criminal in the eyes of the authorities but a hero to working class employees around the country.
Baisley Park hosts Gospel Fest
Hot summer temperatures and cool soul tunes made for a memorable night at Baisley Pond Park.
New medical center opens at Kennedy
A new health office has been created to meet the growing needs of JFK Airport’s users and staff.
Safe Space returns home
A non-profit dedicated to helping families in New York City has moved back to its Jamaica offices.
Springfield Gardens brothers mourned
The family of two boys killed in a Springfield Gardens fire honored their young lives in an emotional funeral.
Jains flock to Queens to consecrate temple
One of the holiest ceremonies of a south Asian religion was held in Elmhurst, Queens, and thousands came to be a part of it.