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ICE detains Ridgewood High School student, lawmakers call for release

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Jun. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Ridgewood high school student has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly due to his immigration status. The student, whose name has not been disclosed, is enrolled at Grover Cleveland High School, according to Gothamist. State officials say the teen was arrested last week…

Queens voters to decide key Civil Court races in 2025 primary and general elections

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Athena Dawson & Czarinna Andres Queens voters will head to the polls this year to decide a mix of contested and uncontested Civil Court races, including three competitive Democratic primaries and multiple general election matchups. The contests span countywide vacancies and judicial seats in four Municipal Court Districts. The primary…

Ramos endorses Cuomo for Mayor, calls him city’s best hope against Trump

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller State Sen. and mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos made the shocking move on Friday of endorsing frontrunner Andrew Cuomo for Mayor. Ramos has been a harsh critic of the former Governor up until very recently, in the June 4 Mayoral debate. Ramos, a progressive lawmaker representing District 13, which encompasses the…

American Airlines first to implement new facial recognition system at JFK for U.S. citizens

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Jun. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres American Airlines and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have officially introduced a new biometric screening system at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), significantly reducing wait times for U.S. citizens reentering the country. The new system, known as Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), uses facial recognition technology to…

Selfhelp hosts Holocaust Survivor Day event in Forest Hills with music, dancing and reflection

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Jun. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Holocaust survivors from across Queens gathered for a “Coffee House” celebration hosted by Selfhelp Community Services on Wednesday, June 4, marking Holocaust Survivor Day. Held as part of Selfhelp’s ongoing mission to support aging Holocaust survivors in New York City, the Forest Hills event brought together dozens of…