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Queens Stadium Gates Renamed In Honor Of Late Queens NYPD Chief

Deputy Chief Steven Silks helped revive The Forest Hills Stadium. Three years after his death, its gates were renamed in his honor.

Surging Mail Theft In Queens Puts Locals At Risk, U.S. Rep Says

A scourge of mail theft is putting Queens residents, especially seniors, at risk of financial and identity theft, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng said.

Queens Hospital Wins National Award For High Quality Care Once Again

For the second year in a row, St. Mary's was recognized for offering, and constantly improving, quality care for kids with disabilities.

Queens Indie Film Festival Kicks Off Ticket Sales

Dubbed NYC's "fastest growing truly independent film festival, " the festival boasts over 120 films shown during nine days in August.

Off-Duty Firefighter Drives Drunk, Tries To Flee Cops In Queens: NYPD

Victor Munoz, 32, tried to flee police who pulled him over for driving drunk Saturday night, police contend.