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Expanded Cannabis Delivery in Queens: Terp Bros Spotlights Regulated Market’s Effect on Community
Expanded Cannabis Delivery in Queens: Terp Bros Spotlights Regulated Market’s Effect on Community QUEENS, NY – As New York’s legal cannabis landscape continues to evolve, Queens-based dispensary Terp Bros has announced a significant
Queens adult day care scammers ‘threatened’ seniors over $120M kickback scheme: feds
A Justice Department complaint filed Monday alleged program director Inwoo Kim, 42, and Lee, 56 — who also ran Happy Life Adult Day Care — conspired to defraud federal healthcare programs of $120 million by bribing
Affordable housing project in Queens to welcome hundreds of families in April
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A major transformation is taking shape in Queens, turning what was once industrial land into a vibrant new community. PIX11’s Cory McGinnis got an exclusive tour of the Willets
17-day-old infant missing following NYC home inferno that killed woman, ‘melted skin’ off man
Heartbreaking photographs show the gutted four-story building, with most of its floors reduced to burnt rubble.
Bad Bunny’s halftime show cuts NYC water usage: Here’s how
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers were eager to see Bad Bunny’s halftime performance on Sunday. So eager, in fact, that they conserved water by waiting to use the restroom until after his
Gianaris not seeking reelection in NY-12
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria) will not seek reelection this year, he said on X Monday.
Chief judge spotlights struggles in Family Court in State of the Judiciary speech
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson delivers his 2026 State of the Judiciary speech. Photo by David Handschuh/OCA By Jacob Kaye New York’s top judge shined a light on the state’s Family Courts, which he
Advocates call for prison sentencing reform
Advocates and lawmakers called on the legislature to pass several sentencing reform bills during the 2026 legislative session during a rally on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Center for Community
Gianaris will not seek reelection
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris announced Monday he will not seek reelection. Eagle photo by Ryan Schwach By Ryan Schwach State Senator Michael Gianaris, one of Queens’ most powerful envoys in
‘Queens chooses not to comply’: Richards rebukes Trump at inauguration
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards invoked Queens’ contribution to the civil rights movement while bashing President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign during his inauguration address on Sunday. Eagle photo by Walter Karling By Jacob
Mandatory court fees harm low-income families, advocates say
Queens and Brooklyn State Senator Julia Salazar calls on Albany to pass the End Predatory Court Fees Act. Photo courtesy of the Center for Community Alternatives By Noah Powelson When Melissa Taylor finished
Top administrative judge says judge shortage remains biggest challenge for NYC courts
Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas speaks with Queens County Bar Association President Kristen Dubowski-Barba about the need to hire more judges in the state. Eagle photo by Noah Powelson By Noah Powelson As court
Elmhurst fire kills one, injures several more; streets are closed
One woman was killed and several other people were injured in a fire that burned for more than six hours in Elmhurst Monday night.The blaze at 83-32 Dongan Ave., just off Broadway, was
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