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Forest Hills

April 22, 2013

Arts Allow Children to Learn About Themselves at Queens School

The P.S. 303 curriculum focuses on visual and performing arts.

Corona

February 20, 2013

Peralta Aims to Help Queens Shed 'Outer Borough' Moniker in BP Run

Jose Peralta's experience in a diverse district makes him a uniquely qualified candidate, the pol says.

Jackson Heights

November 28, 2012

Jackson Heights Community Orchestra Tuning Up for First Performance

A new community orchestra in Jackson Heights is getting ready for its first performance on Dec. 12.

Kew Gardens Hills

August 22, 2012

Evasive Peacock Roams Queens Rooftops and Backyards

Wayward bird avoids cops and reporters, has been sighted in Kew Gardens Hills and Flushing.

Astoria

August 09, 2012

City Council Candidate Wants to Improve Astoria's Schools

Costa Constantinides, Democratic District Leader from Astoria, is running for City Council.

New York City

July 19, 2012

Four Struck by Lightning During Violent Storm

A woman near Queens College and three people at the Bronx Zoo were struck by lightning.

College Point

June 04, 2012

City Greens Building With a Coat of White Paint

The city is painting the roofs of buildings to save energy.

Jamaica

May 09, 2012

Boxer Moustapha Dioubate Cleared of Theft Charges

Amateur boxer Moustapha Dioubate was cleared of robbery charges in Queens, according to a report.

Flushing & Whitestone

February 21, 2012

Jazz Great Jimmy Heath Among Queens Voices in Oscar-Nominated Animated Film

Jimmy Heath hopes the animated film "Chico & Rita" wins an Academy Award on Sunday.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst

February 09, 2012

Tony Bennett Paints Portrait of Louis Armstrong to Benefit Corona Museum

Singer Tony Bennett has painted jazz icon Louis Armstrong to raise funds for a historic house museum.

Flushing & Whitestone

January 24, 2012

Queens Borough President Slams 'Flawed' Census Data, Hydrofracking

Helen Marshall blasted hydrofracking and flawed census data in her state of the borough speech Tuesday.

Downtown

March 18, 2011

Sick 9/11 Responders Can Get Answers at Legal Forum Sunday

The FealGood Foundation is holding a forum at Queens College Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.