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News bittersweet for those sickened by cleanup
Victims who claim they were affected long term by the Sept. 11 attacks reflect on Osama bin Laden’s demise.
Jamaica street named for fallen cop
The family of a 113th Precinct officer killed in the line of duty celebrated the 30th anniversary of his death by making sure his memory stays alive for generations.
Sikhs protest peacefully at Rich Hill temple
The atmosphere where two feuding groups clashed with weapons over an internal political matter changed a week later as worshipers prayed for peace.
Walcott instills work ethic in Hollis students
The new schools chancellor made a trip to his former middle school to encourage the youth to have a strong education.
Women honored for contributions to Queens
A group that is dedicated to empowering women honors the boro’s most famous female elected official.
SE Queens sewer upgrades done
The city has finished work on a project that aims to curb flooding in hard hit areas in Jamaica and St. Albans.
Dozen caught smuggling cigarettes
The Queens DA has nabbed several suspects who are allegedly involved with massive schemes involving untaxed cigarettes.
Janitor guilty of fatally shooting his Rosedale boss
Justice has come to a Queens family whose hard-working patriarch was killed in a revenge fueled shooting spree.
Miss America visits Hollis to promote healthy habits
The teen beauty pageant winner brought her fight against childhood obesity to Queens and learned some new dance moves from young fans.
CB 12 chairwoman loses her post
The head of southeast Queens’s community board was unexpectedly removed by a city councilman.
Little hope for Jamaica High closure reversal
Despite a new school’s chancellor, supporters of a doomed Queens institution are not holding out hope for a future.
JFK expansion would hurt bay: Ecowatchers
Environmentalists at Jamaica Bay are fighting a proposal that they say would take away more marshland from the ecosystem.
Comrie targets Happy Meal toys
A Queens politician whose personal battles against obesity have been in the spotlight in the past wants to keep children from leading unhealthy eating habits by targeting fun incentives for fast food.
CB 12 district manager hospitalized after crash
The district manager for southeast Queens’s community board is recuperating from serious injuries she sustained in an auto accident.
Scholarship honors 9-11 responder who loved art
A Queens officer who died unexpectedly of natural causes always cherished his roots, according to his mother. Now she is honoring his memory by helping a future generation.
City wants to study drop in JFK’s cargo
Less goods were brought into JFK Airport over the last couple of years, and the city’s Economic Development Corporation wants to get to the bottom of it.
City planning supports rezone of Jamaica
The plan to save the character of South Jamaica is one step closer to reality.
Queens teacher tells story of rescuing son
A mother who went the distance to get back her kidnapped boy tells her story to the 113th Precinct’s community council.
City axes another Queens school
The third of four southeast Queens schools was given the ax despite parent protests.