New York City, NY|News|
28-Foot-Long Humpback Whale Washes Ashore In Queens
A 28-foot-long humpback whale washed ashore Tuesday at Jacob Riis Park in Queens.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Found Dead On Floor Of Subway Car In Astoria: NYPD
A 62-year-old man was found dead on a subway train in Astoria early Thursday, according to the police.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Councilman Self-Quarantined With Presumptive Coronavirus
City Council Member Costa Constantinides is self-quarantining after experiencing a fever and other mild COVID-19 symptoms.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Councilman Paul Vallone Tests Positive For Coronavirus
City Council Member Paul Vallone is in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, he said Wednesday.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Hospital To Open Third ICU Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
LIJ Forest Hills Hospital is expanding its ICU to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, which already has the hospital hovering just over capacity.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Open Or Closed? Let Customers In Astoria, Long Island City Know
Patch is publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for businesses in the Astoria and Long Island City area. Here’s how to get listed.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Open Or Closed? Let Customers In Forest Hills Know
Patch is publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for businesses in the Forest Hills area. Here’s how to get listed.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Open Or Closed? Let Customers In Bayside And Douglaston Know
Patch is publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for businesses in the Bayside and Douglaston area. Here’s how to get listed.
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New York City, NY|News|
Queens Mourns Loss Of Beloved Union Worker To Coronavirus
Priscilla Carrow, a beloved CWA Local 1180 member who worked at Elmhurst Hospital, died Monday after contracting COVID-19.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Volunteers Help Neighbors In Need Amid Coronavirus Crisis
New volunteer-run networks in Astoria are finding ways to support local businesses, health care workers and neighbors during the pandemic.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Chocolatier Gives Easter Sweets To Neighbors In Need
Aigner Chocolates in Forest Hills is donating Easter goodies to elderly residents in the neighborhood and hospital workers.
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Queens|News|
Queens College Appoints California Law Professor As New President
Frank H. Wu will be the first Asian American to serve as Queens College president, according to a news release.
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New York City, NY|News|
Queens Tennis Stadium To House Temporary Hospital During Pandemic
The U.S. Open stadium in Queens will house 350 hospital beds for patients from Elmhurst Hospital, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Slashed In The Hand In Long Island City: NYPD
Police are looking for two men who slashed a man in broad daylight Sunday in Long Island City.
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Queens|News|
Queens Borough President Special Election Pushed To June
The Queens borough president special election, which was canceled due to concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus, will be in June.
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Queens|News|
Queens Community Board Terms Extended Amid Coronavirus Crisis
More than 500 people applied to be a member of a Queens community board, about half of whom have never been on a community board in Queens.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Douglaston Fairway Kept Open By Coronavirus Business Bump: Report
Fairway may not close its Douglaston store anytime soon, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Post reported.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz Positive For Coronavirus
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday and is experiencing mild symptoms
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Pedestrian Critically Hurt In Queens Boulevard Hit-And-Run: NYPD
A pedestrian is in critical condition after a driver struck her as she crossed Queens Boulevard, then raced off, police said.
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Queens|News|
Elmhurst Hospital Adds Staff, Ventilators | Queens Week In Review
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