Another mysterious killing has rocked Jamaica.
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Church irked at new status
A Jamaica house of worship says thanks but no thanks to the city’s decision to landmark one of its buildings.
Jamaica High targeted for closure again
Four southeast Queens schools are in the cross hairs of the city’s plan to eliminate failing public schools.
Guardsman dies in Jamaica Armory accident
A soldier fell to his death while working at a Queens station house.
K-Rod pleads guilty to assault
The Mets all-star pitcher saved himself from prison time for assaulting the father of his ex-fling but now he’ll be heading for the anger management counselor’s box.
Killer shoots two in Brookville
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City plans to rezone S. Jamaica
A new plan aims to preserve more of the homey character of southeast Queens.
City to convert bay algae to biofuel
The city’s Department of Environmental Protection is taking recycling to a whole new level with a sophisticated new system at Jamaica Bay.
Two Holocaust survivors give thanks
The extended print version of the story of two friends who reunited more than 60 years after they survived the Holocaust.
Brooklyn man shot dead, teen injured in Jamaica
Two people were shot in an early morning incident on a Jamaica block, police said.
Jet with blown engine returns to JFK
Passengers aboard a Moscow-bound flight, including Leonardo DiCaprio, had a slight scare in the air after takeoff.
CB12 vows to keep fighting for VA hospital
The southeast Queens community is vowing to fight the federal government’s plans to refit the St. Albans VA hospital.
DNA helps convict St. Albans burglar
A burglar who assaulted his victims during the summer of 2006 was convicted.
St. Albans dance center holds marrow donor drive
A teen’s family and friends are coming together to try to save her life from a rare blood disease.
Great Grandmother reunited with Holocaust rescuer
Thanksgiving was very special for a Canadian woman and her family this year as she extended her celebration to the hero that saved her life from the Nazis.
Tenants demand stiffer regs for landlords
A group of Queens apartment owners say the state is not coming to their aid when it comes to unnecessary rent hikes.
Jamaica children hit outside home by car
A pair of siblings were at the wrong place at the wrong time when a motorist came plowing into their home, police said.
State Liquor Authority orders Four Loko ban
A controversial beverage was considered so dangerous that the state has taken action to ban it from New York shelves.
FDA applauds its 10 years at York College
The FDA has had a lasting impact in southeast Queens and its head celebrated the decade in style at York.
Sanders wants to ban Four Loko drink
A new beverage may be the hit among New Yorkers, but a City Councilman says it could pose a serious danger to your health.