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A Budding Botanical Garden + JFK Terminal Closure | Queens Top Stories

Also: An NYPD officer jumped to his death in Queens, according to a report. | NY Lawmakers filed a complaint against George Santos.

The Joan N. and Norman Bluestone Foundation donated $8 million to the botanical garden.
The Joan N. and Norman Bluestone Foundation donated $8 million to the botanical garden. (Queens Botanical Garden)

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Queens Botanical Garden Gifted Its Largest Private Donation In History

The Joan N. and Norman Bluestone Foundation donated $8 million to the botanical garden.

Terminal 2 At JFK Airport To Permanently Close

Flights coming into the John F. Kennedy's Terminal 2 will halt next week as part of the state's airport upgrade, according to the airport.

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NYPD Officer Jumps To His Death In Queens: Report

The police officer jumped from the Lefrak City Plaza building about 12:30 p.m., the New York Post reports.

NY Reps Ask House Ethics Panel To Investigate George Santos Filings

NYC congressmen Richie Torres and Daniel Goldman said Tuesday they hand-delivered the complaint to George Santos in Washington.

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New Pizza Joint Opens In Astoria, Joining Dozens Of Others

Bros Pizza, located at 32-20 34th Avenue, opened its doors on Dec. 18, bringing more pizza, wings, and sandwiches to the neighborhood.

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