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State gaming agreement leaves Queens out of casino deal
Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislators have come to an agreement on a gaming deal that... -
Robbers allegedly steal parts from Jamaica senior center’s vans
A senior center robbery has left administrators picking up the pieces. On Wednesday, June 12, an... -
City releases updated hurricane evacuation zones
The city has released an updated hurricane evacuation zone map that replaces Zones A, B and C...
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State gaming agreement leaves Queens out of casino deal
Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislators have come to an agreement on a gaming deal that would effectively put four casinos upstate and leave Queens without one for now. There is a seven-year hold on increasing the number of New York casinos, according to Cuomo’s office. After that, the entire state is up for grabs »more
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Joe Torre’s daughter saves falling baby
BY AMANDA GLODOWSKI What a catch. Good Samaritan and daughter of former Yankees manager Joe Torre, Cristina Torre, made the catch of a lifetime that will surely make her father, himself an ex-catcher, proud. Torre heroically snatched a one-year-old baby this morning, as it tumbled out of a second-floor window on 92nd Street and 3rd »more
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Suspect nabbed in brutal killing of cab driver
Nearly a week after the Brooklyn slaying of cab driver Uro Orji Ama, a man has been arrested in connection to his death. Shamel Allen, 28, has been charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. “We are just going to let the law take its course,” said Agwu Agwu, Uro’s half brother »more
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Free solar phone charging stations coming to Queens
BY ROSA KIM The dreaded low-battery warning—we’ve all seen it. Thanks to AT&T, Queens residents will be able to re-charge their phones, tablets and other mobile devices at solar mobile charging stations, free of charge. Located at Rockaway Beach, Clearview Golf Course and Socrates Sculpture Park, the charging units work day and night, even when »more
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Robbers allegedly steal parts from Jamaica senior center’s vans
A senior center robbery has left administrators picking up the pieces. On Wednesday, June 12, an unknown number of thieves made their way to the Robert Couche Senior Center in Jamaica. They allegedly took two catalytic converters from the center’s two vans, which are used for transporting the seniors. Without the converters, which change internal »more
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NYC pilot to extend school day for sixth graders
The last bell will ring two and a half hours later for 2,000 of the city’s sixth graders starting this fall. A pilot program will provide additional literacy training at 20 middle schools with high-needs students, including five in Queens, according to the Department of Education (DOE). The schools are also part of a 40-school »more
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Thief snatches iPhones from women on Queens subway trains
Police are looking for an iPhone thief who robbed two women in separate incidents on Queens subway trains. Both robberies occurred on northbound M trains near the 67th Street station in Forest Hills, according to police. On Tuesday, May 14, around 12:30 p.m., the first victim, 37, was riding on the subway looking at her »more
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Arrest in South Ozone Park stabbing death of 19-year-old
A man has been arrested for fatally stabbing a 19-year-old in South Ozone Park last week. Wilson Rivera, 19, of South Ozone Park, has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. He is accused of stabbing Danthony McDonald around 9 p.m. Friday on Linden Boulevard. McDonald, who lived nearby, was taken to »more
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Politics
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Halloran spokesperson latest top aide to jump ship
The mouthpiece for indicted Councilmember Dan Halloran has quit his post, The Courier has learned. Kevin Ryan, 37, resigned Friday as the lawmaker’s director of communications. He worked for Halloran for nearly one year. “I have greatly enjoyed working for the City Council, especially in the unique 19th District,” Ryan said in a statement. “I am »more
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Dining
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Former consultant launches handcrafted cocktail mixer line in LIC
As you take your first sip of a drink made with a Cocktail Crate mixer, you enter a world of fresh ingredients, one-of-a-kind combinations and hours of dedication that bring the term “hand-crafted” to a new extreme. Cocktail Crate is the creation of 24-year-old Queens native Alexander Abbott Boyd, who started off working as a
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Arts & Entertainment
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‘Party Wall’ to debut at MoMA PS1 Warm Up summer music series
Once again, the heat won’t be the only thing warming up Long Island City this summer. The 16th edition of MoMA PS1’s Warm Up summer music series and dance party will kick off June 29 and take place every Saturday through September 7. More than entertainment, the series also acts as an architectural exhibit. The
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Sports
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Holy Cross football paves the way to college
BY CHARLES OSBORN This year, Holy Cross High School football coach Tom Pugh sent three of his players to the UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge, the annual all-star style football game held at Hofstra University. The game was held on Tuesday, June 18 at James M. Shuart Stadium, with ticket sale proceeds going to cystic fibrosis research.
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Police & Fire
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Suspect nabbed in brutal killing of cab driver
Nearly a week after the Brooklyn slaying of cab driver Uro Orji Ama, a man has been arrested in connection to his death. Shamel Allen, 28, has been charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. “We are just going to let the law take its course,” said Agwu Agwu, Uro’s half brother
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