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Airports found more handguns in 2022 compared to the year before, with LaGuardia Airport in Queens marking the highest jump, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Airports found more handguns in 2022 compared to the year before, with LaGuardia Airport in Queens marking the highest jump, according to the Transportation Security Administration. (Courtesy of the Transportation Security Administration)

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LaGuardia Airport Marks Stark Jump In Detected Handguns Last Year

TSA officers found 11 handguns at LaGuardia Airport in 2022, a sharp increase from four in 2021.

Bayside, LI Citizens Band Together To Remove George Santos From Seat

The group Concerned Citizens of NY-03 held a press conference with Bronx Democrat Ritchie Torres calling on the FEC to investigate Santos.

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Queens Center In Elmhurst To Host Lunar New Year Event

Queens Center, located at 90-15 Queens Blvd, will host a Lunar New Year event showcasing a mural from the Queens Museum.

Queer Bar In Astoria Targeted By Robbers: Owner

Kween, located at 34-10 30th Ave., was robbed about 5 a.m. on Friday, the owner said.

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Food Pantry Reopens at Forest Hills Older Adult Center

The food pantry reopened on Jan. 12 at the Queens Community House located at 108-25 62nd Drive.

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