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Astoria & Long Island City

February 07, 2012

Elderly Man Struck and Killed by Merceds in Astoria

An 89-year-old man was struck and killed by the driver of a 2008 Mercedes in Astoria, authorities said.

Bayside & Douglaston

February 07, 2012

Bayside Students Embark on Innovative Historic Preservation Program

An after-school program hopes to foster an interest in local history among Queens middle school students.

Flushing & Whitestone

February 06, 2012

'Viagra Steak' Offers Lift to Lovers at Queens Diner

The owner of Kane's Diner in Flushing guarantees a "happy ending" with every Viagra steak order.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst

February 03, 2012

Nepali Poets Share Love of Homeland at Jackson Heights Festival

Nepali immigrants in Queens will express love for their South Asian homeland before Valentine's Day.

Forest Hills & Rego Park

January 31, 2012

Overlooked Clues in Kitty Genovese Murder Merit Inspection, Expert Says

Attorney Joseph De May will discuss his research on the Kitty Genovese case on Feb. 10 in Richmond Hill.

Astoria & Long Island City

January 31, 2012

Queens Café Owner Johnny Solo Lands Role in Ed Burns Movie

Astoria café owner Johnny Solo juggles his eatery and his budding acting career.

Morris Park

January 30, 2012

Eagle Academy Soars Past McKee/Staten Island Tech, 53-37

Eagle Academy of the Bronx beats McKee/Staten Island Tech in PSAL boys basketball in Queens.

Soundview & Castle Hill

January 30, 2012

Wings Academy Outlasts Curtis Warriors in Nail-Biter in AA Div. Showcase

Wings Academy beat the Curtis Warriors, 52-50, in PSAL boys basketball in Queens on Sunday.

Riverdale & Kingsbridge

January 30, 2012

Benjamin Cardozo Soars Past JFK in PSAL Hoops

The seniors scored a combined 44 points in the Steve Simms Memorial AA Division Showcase at York College.

The Rockaways

January 30, 2012

Far Rockaway Bungalows Offer Welcome Escape for Beach-Starved City Dwellers

A beachside community in Far Rockaway is welcoming newcomers who are restoring its historic bungalows.

Astoria & Long Island City

January 27, 2012

Newtown Creek Report to Outline Plans to Control Oil Seepage

A report next month will outline a plan to control oil seepage in Newtown Creek.

Manhattan

January 27, 2012

State Lawmakers Released Redistricting Plans, Drawing Criticism from Dems

The new maps would create an Asian-American majority district and add a 63rd Senate seat upstate.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst

January 27, 2012

NYPD Seeks Queens Mugger Who Impersonated Police Officer

The NYPD said the mugger pretended to be a police officer in order to lift a victim's wallet.

Jamaica

January 27, 2012

Fire Breaks Out in Jamaica Avenue Business in Queens

The blaze started about noon at 188-17 on Jamaica Avenue.

Manhattan

January 27, 2012

The Mars Bar Lives Again: Wood From Razed Landmark Saved for Art Exhibit

Lumber saved from Mars Bar and other demolished buildings will be used in a furniture design exhibition.