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Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the resignation of New York Assembly Member Juan Ardila on Thursday after he was accused of committing sexual assault in 2015.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the resignation of New York Assembly Member Juan Ardila on Thursday after he was accused of committing sexual assault in 2015. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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Hochul Calls On LIC Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Assault To Resign

The governor joins Queens lawmakers who are demanding Ardila resign after two women accused him of sexually assaulting them in 2015.

George Santos Refuses To Quit, Brazenly Says 'Truth Still Matters'

"Have you ever not told a lie?" Santos said. "Think hard."

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LIRR Kew Gardens and Forest Hills Link Restoration In Talks

Service between Kew and Forest Hills is currently non-existent, and LIRR said it is looking into options for restoring this link.

Child Trafficker Who Used JFK Hotel Gets 7 Years, DA Says

Tyrone Miles, 32, was charged with sex trafficking after forcing two teenage girls to participate in sexual acts for money at the JFK Inn.

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Garage With Automated Valet Parking Opens In Astoria

The first AI-driven parking garage in Queens opened this week at the recently-built luxury condominium The Rowan.

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