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  • Queens mother arraigned after 15-month-old son found dead in bathroom
  • What will the revived 31st Street redesign mean for Astoria residents?
  • Will Queens’ own pay-raise push stall under the new Council speaker?

Also on today's calendar: The Forest Hills Chamber Music Series and 9 more events.

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  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 51 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mom Arraigned, Accused Of Killing Baby Boy In NYC Home (patch.com) — Queens residents are learning more about a heartbreaking case in which a 28-year-old mother from 157th Street has been arraigned on murder and child endangerment charges in the death of her 15-month-old son. Prosecutors say the toddler, later pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, was found unresponsive in a bathroom by relatives after a disturbing call, and the Queens district attorney called the incident an extraordinary tragedy.
   

2. Mamdani announces plans to restart 31st Street redesign in Astoria (qns.com) — City officials are restarting the redesign of 31st Street in Astoria, one of the most dangerous corridors in Queens, after a Queens Supreme Court ruling paused earlier plans. The DOT will redo required consultations while pursuing an appeal, as local businesses, schools, and street-safety advocates continue to clash over protected bike lanes, emergency access, and impacts on commerce.
   

3. NYC Council Speaker Menin says commission must study if local politicians deserve raises (nydailynews.com) — Queens Councilwoman Nantasha Williams is pushing a bill to give 16% raises to New York City elected officials, but new Council Speaker Julie Menin says any pay hike must first go through an independent commission. That stance could delay raises for the mayor, Council members, borough presidents, and others, even though supporters argue they haven’t seen a salary bump in a decade.
   

4. Zohran Mamdani Kicks Off His Mayorship by Dining at Queens Restaurants (eater.com) — New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is spotlighting Queens by choosing Jackson Heights’ Kabab King for his inauguration catering and returning to favorites like Astoria’s Boishakhi and Elmhurst’s Zaab Zaab. His early days in office double as a tour of immigrant-owned neighborhood restaurants that reflect the borough’s diversity and food culture.
   

5. Local Express: Lilu Goncharova (qgazette.com) — A Queens-based watercolor artist, Lilu Goncharova, is building her career by creating intimate portraits and house commissions for local residents while celebrating neighborhoods like Forest Hills, Steinway, and the LIC waterfront. She shares how Queens’ architecture, community Facebook groups, and everyday stories inspire her figurative work and offers practical advice on discipline, networking, and the realities of making a living as an artist.
   

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