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Queensline: A devastating College Point fire, drama at Newtown High and more in January 1935

By Greater Astoria Historical Society

The Bowne House in Flushing, as shown in December 2019.

Flushing

Queens landmarks on ‘The Path to Freedom’ for all Americans: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

Queens Jazz Orchestra Leader and NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath

Corona

Jazz pioneer Dr. Jimmy Heath, who had deep ties to Queens, dies at age 93

By Bill Parry

Archie Spigner (l.) with Gregory Meeks.

St. Albans

Building Futures: The honorable Archie Spigner and his place in Queens history

By QNS Special

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Corona

Congregation Tifereth Israel in Corona selected by New York Landmarks Conservancy for a $10K grant

By Bill Parry

Queensline: St. John’s coaching legend’s Queens roots run deep

By Greater Astoria Historical Society

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Woodhaven

Forest Park transforms from giant stretch of land to a park packed with history and tradition: Our Neighborhood, The Way It Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Maspeth

Historic marker dedicated to NYC Mayor and Governor DeWitt Clinton’s home installed in Maspeth

By Angélica Acevedo

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Elmhurst

Queens will unveil its new Vietnam Memorial in Elmhurst Park

By Bill Parry

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St. Albans

St. Albans ‘time capsule’ book highlights the neighborhood’s history with vintage photos

By QNS News Team

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Flushing

Cuomo signs Queens senator’s bill establishing 400 Years of African-American History Commission

By Bill Parry

Queensline: Rockefeller charms in Queens and more in December 1965

By Greater Astoria Historical Society

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Woodhaven

Deaf boxing instructor was among the first Woodhaven residents: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Queensline: Former NBA player Lamar Odom was a hoops star for Christ the King

By Greater Astoria Historical Society

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Queens assemblywoman secures $125,000 for Make the Road New York’s new community center in Corona

By Bill Parry

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PHOTOS: St. Michaels Cemetery explores Germany’s historical influence at East Elmhurst event

By QNS News Team

Queensline: World War II makes its presence felt in Queens

By Greater Astoria Historical Society

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Woodhaven

Woodhaven priest helped comfort dying soldiers during World War II: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Corona

NYC Parks breaks ground on $24 million project to preserve the World’s Fair Pavilion towers

By Bill Parry

Upon their return to Ridgewood from various parts of the world, a game of softball or stickball brought “the gang” together for this
July 1945 photo at the Menahan Street entrance to the P.S. 81
school yard. Nino LoBello, who wrote for the Ridgewood Times, is pictured in the back row, second from right.

Glendale

World War II stories: Ridgewood soldier survived land mine blast, Glendale captain accepted Nazi general’s surrender

By The Old Timer

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Queensline: Queens-born physicist allegedly spied for the Soviet Union

By Greater Astoria Historical Society

The exterior of the Oasis Theatre in Ridgewood in the 1930s.

Ridgewood

Ridgewood’s Oasis spun reels and wheels to the delight of generations of residents: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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State District Attorney Association dedicates Albany HQ to late Queens DA Richard A. Brown

By Bill Parry

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Woodhaven

Historic Neir’s Tavern in Woodhaven celebrates 190 years with block party next month

By Bill Parry

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