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1 Dead, 4 Injured In 4-Alarm Rooftop Fire After Explosion: FDNY
An explosion in the penthouse above the sixth floor set the building's roof on fire, causing a partial building collapse, the FDNY said.

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An explosion in the penthouse above the sixth floor set the building's roof on fire, causing a partial building collapse, the FDNY said.

A man made anti-gay remarks and repeatedly punched two teenagers on an E train. He also punched a woman in the subway station, police said.
Baysiders are listing area homes for $151,000 more on average in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter, a report shows.
Police did not say who punched the 40-year-old, but the New York Post reported that she was injured while breaking up a fight between kids.
This is is the second time this summer that the Metropolitan Avenue exit is closed, forcing drivers to get off earlier at Exit 4.
Dalilah Muhammad broke the world record in the 400 meter hurdle for the silver medal, marking an Olympic highlight according to the NY Post.
Dylan Jason Syer was accused in Feb. of fraudulently using Hart's cards to buy himself $1.2 million worth of items, the Queens DA said.
Two men who were knifed through car windows last week told the Daily News that the attackers wanted money from their family-owned bodega.
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A leaked list shows 76 overcrowded schools that education officials are worried might not be able to follow the CDC's three-feet-apart rule.
A leaked list shows 76 overcrowded schools that education officials are worried might not be able to follow the CDC's three-feet-apart rule.
A leaked list shows 76 overcrowded schools that education officials are worried might not be able to follow the CDC's three-feet-apart rule.
The thief was last seen a month ago in Rego Park, when he sped away from police in the elderly man's Chevy and crashed it into a building.
The 'Astoria Summer Art Market,' hosted by area cafe, 'These are the good old days,' will feature homewares from 16 local makers.
The indictment of 28 LIC and Astoria gang members includes charges of murder, assault, weapon possession, and more, the DA said.
The bike safety initiative kicked off at Queens Boulevard, where crews are working on the final phase of long-awaited bike safety upgrades.
Tony Avella cited a lack of community input, traffic, and parking as reasons to not build the primary school, which some locals also oppose.
Witnesses told the Daily News that the car bumped into the scooter, prompting the scooter riders to knife the car's driver and passenger.