Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Elevators Added To Murray Hill LIRR Station In Queens
An $8.6 million renovation to make the Murray Hill LIRR station accessible is now complete, the MTA announced Monday.
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8 Suspects Busted For Trafficking Guns, Drugs In Queens: DA
Eight people accused of dealing drugs and guns in southeast Queens were arrested as part of two long-term investigations, prosecutors said.
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New York City, NY|News|
Cuomo, MTA Defend Late-Night Subway Closures During Pandemic
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and MTA officials said the closures are necessary to protect workers and pledged to provide alternative transportation.
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New York City, NY|News|
1 In 5 NYC Residents Tests Positive For Coronavirus Antibodies
One in five New York City residents has been infected with the new coronavirus, according to the latest results of a state antibody survey.
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New York City, NY|News|
5-Month-Old Boy Found Dead In The Bronx: Police
A 5-month-old boy in The Bronx died overnight Friday after coming down with a fever, according to police and a news report.
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New York City, NY|News|
Judge Tosses Nurses' Lawsuit Against NYC Hospital
A federal judge on Friday dismissed the New York State Nurses Association's lawsuit against Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx.
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Queens|News|
Forest Hills 'Rock House' Spreads Hope | Queens Week In Review
Also: Coronavirus Survivor Leaves Hospital On Granddaughter's Birthday | Canceled Special Election Means 1 Less Candidate | New LIC Pantry
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Girl Scouts Help Hospital Patients Keep Comfortable
A Girl Scouts troop in Forest Hills is collecting pillows, blankets and other basics to help Elmhurst Hospital patients stay comfortable.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Free Transportation Program For Queens Seniors Extended
Led by City Council Member Paul Vallone of Bayside, the city is doubling funding for a free transportation program for Queens seniors.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Court Square West To Close To Traffic To Aid Social Distancing
Court Square West will close to traffic to give New Yorkers more room to follow social-distancing rules, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Part Of Forest Park To Close To Traffic To Aid Social Distancing
Portions of three streets inside Forest Park will close to traffic Saturday to give New Yorkers more room to follow social-distancing rules.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Coronavirus Survivor Leaves Hospital On Granddaughter's Birthday
A 75-year-old Queens woman with COVID-19 made it off a ventilator and out of the hospital in time for her youngest granddaughter's birthday.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Nursing Home On Queens-LI Border Reports 53 Coronavirus Deaths
The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehab has the most COVID-19 deaths of any Queens nursing home, according to state data.
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Queens|News|
Queens Man Charged With Murder For Mother's Slashing: DA
A Woodside man was charged with murder Thursday after fatally slashing his elderly mother in the head with a kitchen knife, prosecutors say.
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Queens|News|
Elderly Queens Co-op Residents Missing Food Deliveries, Pol Says
The co-op board at Dayton Beach Park, a subsidized complex in Far Rockaway, is refusing food deliveries meant for seniors, an official says.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Rego Park Ikea Opening Date Pushed Back Due To Coronavirus
The first Ikea store in Queens was due to open in the Rego Center this summer, but the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a change of plans.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
SEE IT: NYPD Detective With Coronavirus Leaves LI Hospital
An NYPD detective with Astoria's 114th Precinct was discharged Wednesday from the hospital where he spent nearly a month battling COVID-19.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Ikea Donates Bedding, Toys To Queens Families Amid Pandemic
The Queens borough president's office is teaming up with Ikea to provide bedding, towels and toys to families across the borough.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New LIC-Based Food Pantry To Feed Thousands Of Queens Families
A new food pantry based in Long Island City is on a mission to keep families across western Queens from going hungry during the pandemic.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Home Goods Chain To Open First NYC Store In Rego Center: Report
At Home, a Texas-based home goods retailer, is making moves to open shop in the Rego Center, according to a news report.
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