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A section of the gathering at Smokey Park, Richmond Hill who joined others to mourn the loss of 19 children who died in an inferno in their dormitory in Mahdia, Region 8, Guyana.

Guyana

Scores gathered at candlelight vigil to mourn 19 children, perished in Mahdia Guyana inferno

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, District 20 K-1 Second Vice District Governor-Lion Antonio Robles; District 20 K-1 Governor Lion Ingrid-Andrews Campbell Lions International Director Lion Dianne Pitts and District 20 K1-1 Diabetes Chairperson Lion Beverley Campbell.

Health

Lions donate much-needed advanced retinal camera to Queens Hospital Center

By Nelson A. King

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QNS

NYC nonprofit DOVE program providing assistance for domestic abuse survivors

Residents joined long lines outside Calvary's Mission Food Pantry in Richmond Hill, Queens, during talk of rising food insecurity.

Food

Calvary’s Mission 15th fundraiser gala towards fighting food insecurity

By Tangerine Clarke

Illegal marijuana seller in Bronx

AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

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QNS

Queens councilwoman declares ‘state of emergency’ over fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries

Two children pack a box with canned goods, pasta, and other food items, representing a donation or food bank activity.

New York Family

Food Banks and Food Pantry Resources in NYC as SNAP Emergency Allotment Benefits End

Justice Kenneth Holder.

Jamaica

Serving on the bench continues to be ‘an honor’: Justice Kenneth Holder

By Nelson A. King

Brooklyn

Queens, eastern Brooklyn residents should soon have access to expanded cancer care

By Michael Kevin Williams

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AMNY

Schneps Media buys Queens Post, expanding reach across ‘The World’s Borough’

Queens Borough Prez Donovan Richards

Queens

Richards welcomes passage of Innovation QNS

By Nelson A. King

Aminta Kalawan, founder and executive director of SQMW (front,third from left), surrounded by members at the first Fall Harvest Festival to promote civic engagement in Queens.

Queens

Queens group promotes civic engagement during Fall Harvest Festival

By Tangerine Clarke

Allison Alexis with District Leader Richard S. David front, followed by supporters and survivors, as they circle Smokey Park at the 7th Annual Queens Cancer Walk on Sept. 17.

Health

Queens Cancer Walk celebrates seven years with health fair, circle of reflection

By Tangerine Clarke

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QNS

Schneps Media honors Leaders of Labor at Terrace on the Park

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Schneps Podcasts

A Corn Maze Grows at the Queens County Farm Museum with Jennifer Walden Weprin, Executive Director, Queens County Farm Museum

Guyanese-American Albert Baldeo campaigning to unseat long-time Senator Joe Addabbo in 15th Sen. District in Queens.

Guyana

Albert Baldeo hopes to unseat incumbent in Queens 15th Senate District

By Tangerine Clarke

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Head of city homeless services hands in resignation to Mayor Mamdani amid deadly cold snap