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Fruitful harvest in Jamaica

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 12/6 3:30A

Last week’s temperatures were hardly reminiscent of a summer day.But bargain hunters, gourmets and folks who were just looking for a quick, healthy snack still were able to...

Nicki’s home for the holidays

Queens Chronicle (Eastern/Southeast Queens News) 11/29 3:30A

Queens’ own Nicki Minaj was on hand last week at a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in South Jamaica with NYPD Inspector Jerry O’Sullivan, commanding officer of the 113th...

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Giving Tuesday Raises over $80,000 for TMLA

The Mary Louis Academy 12/5 5:28A tmla_admin

Thank you to all who participated in TMLA s Giving Tuesday Initiative. Through your generosity, our TMLA Family raised a record-breaking $83,000 in just 24 hours! In just the...

Unique Opportunity for TMLA Junior

The Mary Louis Academy 12/4 7:03A tmla_admin

TMLA Junior Catherine Kwasnik has been accepted into the prestigious Training Program Dressage4Kids, a national program of education and competition for those who are...

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New Year's Day Beachwalk with the American Littoral Society and NYC Audubon

Jamaica Bay-Rockway Park Conservancy 12/5 6:26A Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conse

Ring in the new year enjoying nature and our wonderful shoreline! No reservation needed.

The Most Spectacular Holiday Light Displays in NYC

Mommy Poppins 11/30 8:40A Stephanie Ogozalek

Every year it seems holiday light installations in New York City get more elaborate, making a visit to the top displays a must-do seasonal activity . These days there are even...

Reggae Music Is Added to Unesco Cultural Heritage List

NYTimes.com (Most Shared) 11/29 3:22A SANDRA E. GARCIA

Reggae was added to the world body’s list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, an honor Jamaicans hope will bring the genre more recognition.

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Blue Cheese and Toasted-Pecan Dip

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/7 12:00A Morgan Eisenberg

Classic blue cheese dip gets a nutty twist with this quick and easy recipe, ideal for holiday entertaining or game-day parties. Get Recipe!

Almond Biscotti With Anise

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/5 10:28P Stella Parks

Scented with almond and anise, these crunchy homemade biscotti (twice-baked Italian cookies) are as classic as they are simple to make. Get Recipe!

Hobak Beombeok (Korean Squash, Sweet Potato, and Bean Porridge)

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/4 10:25P Seoyoung Jung

This warming Korean porridge is a celebration of fall produce, and is loaded with winter squash, chestnuts, sweet potatoes, jujubes, and beans. The squash traditionally used is a large, old one called...

Miso Tori Paitan Ramen (Creamy Chicken Broth Ramen)

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/4 12:56A Sho Spaeth

This bowl of ramen features a creamy and rich chicken paitan broth flavored with a tare , or seasoning, made from a mixture of red miso, soy sauce, sake, dried fish, kelp, and fresh red chilies...

Related: Chicken Paitan Broth (Tori Paitan Dashi) Serious Eats (Recipes)

Pressure Cooker Chintan Shoyu Ramen

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/2 7:40P Sho Spaeth

A relatively simple and straightforward method for producing all the components of a classic clear shoyu ramen. Get Recipe!

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Dress Up Your Holiday Style For Less

New York Fashion Hunter 12/5 4:07A Stephanie

As fun as it is to flaunt the new dress you unwrapped from the holidays, there s something special about planning and perfecting your seasonal outfits. No matter where you are...

Tips for A Stress-Free Holiday Season

New York Fashion Hunter 11/28 8:41A Stephanie

The holiday season is the most wonderful (and busy) time of year. While the season means plenty of quality time spent with loved ones, it can also bring chaos and stress when...

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Dessources Leads Division III in Rebounding Seven Games into the Season

York College 12/10 9:38A

JAMAICA, N.Y. — Rookie sensation Mac-Dege Dessources (Brooklyn, N.Y./Opportunity Charter) of the York College (N.Y.) women's basketball team has had an outstanding start to...

Track and Field Team have a strong showing in Season Opener

York College 12/10 4:07A

JAMAICA, NY- The York College men's and women's outdoor track and field teams had some stand out performances at the 2018 Bill Ward Invitational. Sophomore Emely Cuevas placed...

Women’s Swimming Falls to Kean in Home Opener

York College 12/7 11:41P

JAMAICA, N.Y. — The York College women's swimming team (1-1) took a 94-52 non-conference loss from Kean University (2-3) on Friday evening at the York College Natatorium.

Lehman Halts Men’s Basketball in CUNYAC Battle

York College 12/7 12:13P

JAMAICA, N.Y. — The York College (N.Y.) men's basketball team (3-6, 0-3 CUNYAC) remained winless in CUNYAC play with a 76-62 loss at home to Lehman College on Friday night....

Related: Hunter Narrowly Edges Men’s Basketball in CUNYAC Battle York College

Women’s Basketball Dominates Lehman in Home Opener for First Win of the Season

York College 12/7 11:44A

JAMAICA, N.Y. — The York College (N.Y.) women's basketball team (1-6, 1-2 CUNYAC) downed Lehman College, 75-47, in a one-sided CUNYAC victory on Friday night at the York...

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17140 103rd Rd #1, Jamaica, NY 11433, $2,400/mo, 4 beds, 1 bath

Trulia (Jamaica) 12/9 8:00P

4 beds, 1 bath, multi-family home for rent in Jamaica, NY - Jamaica

10464 165th St, Jamaica, NY 11433, $469,000 3 beds, 3 baths

Trulia (Jamaica) 12/9 8:00P

3 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Jamaica, NY - Jamaica

13024 150th St, Jamaica, NY 11436, $250,000 4 beds, 2 baths

Trulia (Jamaica) 12/9 8:00P

1480 sqft, 4 beds, 2 baths, multi-family home in Jamaica, NY - South Ozone Park

17014 107th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11433, $749,000 4 beds, 2 baths

Trulia (Jamaica) 12/9 8:00P

4 beds, 2 baths, multi-family home in Jamaica, NY - Jamaica

14818 84th Ave, Briarwood, NY 11435, $2,600/mo, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

Trulia (Jamaica) 12/9 8:00P

3 beds, 1.5 baths, single-family home for rent in Briarwood, NY - Briarwood

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What We Know About Diet and Weight Loss

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/10 6:52A GINA KOLATA

After decades of research, there are shockingly few firm conclusions.

Is Screen Time Bad for Kids’ Brains?

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/10 5:03A BENEDICT CAREY

A study featured on “60 Minutes” is sure to alarm parents. Here’s what scientists know, and don’t know, about the link between screens, behavior, and development.

Global Health: In Remote Villages, Surprising New Measures Save Children With Malaria

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/10 4:54A DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

Malaria quickly kills toddlers. But rapid diagnostic tests, a new suppository drug and bicycle ambulances can buy enough time to get stricken children to hospitals.

MIND: Can We Really Inherit Trauma?

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/9 10:00P BENEDICT CAREY

Headlines suggest that the genetic marks of trauma can be passed from one generation to the next. But the evidence, at least in humans, is circumstantial at best.

The Checkup: Why Is Children’s Masturbation Such a Secret?

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/9 10:00P PERRI KLASS, M.D.

Parents and children have questions, but there is surprisingly little guidance available in the pediatric literature.

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