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Rikers Inmate Dies After Two Months In Custody: DOC

Edgardo Mejias, 39, died at the Anna M. Kross Center about 5 p.m., marking Rikers' 17th death this year, the department said.

Julie Won Gets Challenger In Queens Council Race As Kim Seeks Rematch

Hailie Kim, who finished eighth in last year's crowded District 26 race, knocked the incumbent Won over education cuts and Innovation QNS.

NYC Parks Begins Reconstruction Of Maple Playground In Flushing

The $6.6 million dollar project in the park, located 136-50 Maple Avenue, will relocate the children's play area.

LI Man Indicted After Carrying Two Kilos Of Fentanyl In Queens: DA

DEA agents found over 20, 000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, prosecutors said.

Man Indicted After Fatally Stabbing Three Relatives In Queens: DA

Jabari Burrell, 22, was indicted after stabbing his two aunts and grandmother to death on Nov. 18, prosecutors said.