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Human head found floating in NYC’s Jamaica Bay — and it could be linked to headless body from last...

NYPost.com (Metro) 5/7 11:01A Amanda Woods

Police are working to determine whether the newly discovered head belongs to Ozone Park resident Lukasz Mikolajewicz, 46, whose headless body was discovered April 12 about 600...

At a Glance: May 3

CrainsNewYork.com (Telecom) 5/3 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

SCHOOL HEALTH: The city Health Department awarded a $112,500 contract to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to operate a school-based health center, according to a notice filed...

Crossing guard tried to lure ‘teen’ for sex — DA

Queens Chronicle (South Queens News) 5/2 3:00A by Kristen Guglielmo, Associate

A school crossing guard from Jamaica was charged with attempted use of a child in a sexual performance, attempted rape and more on April 23, according to the Queens District...

Only 12% of New York hospitals get top marks for patient safety: Leapfrog

CrainsNewYork.com (Banking) 5/1 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Just 12% of hospitals in New York received high grades for how well they prevented infections, injuries and medical errors, a new report shows. Seventeen hospitals statewide...

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At a Glance: May 3

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 5/3 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

SCHOOL HEALTH: The city Health Department awarded a $112,500 contract to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to operate a school-based health center, according to a notice filed...

Only 12% of New York hospitals get top marks for patient safety: Leapfrog

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 5/1 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Just 12% of hospitals in New York received high grades for how well they prevented infections, injuries and medical errors, a new report shows. Seventeen hospitals statewide...

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At a Glance: May 3

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 5/3 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

SCHOOL HEALTH: The city Health Department awarded a $112,500 contract to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to operate a school-based health center, according to a notice filed...

Only 12% of New York hospitals get top marks for patient safety: Leapfrog

CrainsNewYork.com (Media & Entertainment) 5/1 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Just 12% of hospitals in New York received high grades for how well they prevented infections, injuries and medical errors, a new report shows. Seventeen hospitals statewide...

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Alum of Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Is Opening a Williamsburg Restaurant

Eater NY 5/3 4:08A Melissa McCart

Scotley Innis is opening his Atlanta restaurant, Continent, in Williamsburg’s Hotel Indigo. | Courtesy of Continent Plus, an Astoria cafe is serving coffee at this museum — and more intel Chef Scotley...

16 Chicken Leg Recipes That'll Never Let You Down

Serious Eats 4/30 8:17A Anna Thomas Bates

Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik Chicken legs are the most forgiving part of a chicken to cook. They'll never threaten to dry out on you like a chicken breast. This arguably makes them the tastiest part of...

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At a Glance: May 3

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/3 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

SCHOOL HEALTH: The city Health Department awarded a $112,500 contract to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to operate a school-based health center, according to a notice filed...

Only 12% of New York hospitals get top marks for patient safety: Leapfrog

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 5/1 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Just 12% of hospitals in New York received high grades for how well they prevented infections, injuries and medical errors, a new report shows. Seventeen hospitals statewide...

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@yorkcardinals Student-Athlete Spotlight: Emperatriz Cesar

York College 5/3 1:24A

Emperatriz Cesar is a theater arts major and a student-athlete with the women's cross country, soccer, tennis, and track & field programs

At a Glance: May 3

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 5/3 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

SCHOOL HEALTH: The city Health Department awarded a $112,500 contract to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to operate a school-based health center, according to a notice filed...

@yorkcardinals’ Khamis collects CUNYAC Men’s Tennis Sportsmanship Award

York College 5/1 2:45A

York College's Abubakar Khamis claims his first-career CUNYAC postseason laurel

Only 12% of New York hospitals get top marks for patient safety: Leapfrog

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 5/1 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Just 12% of hospitals in New York received high grades for how well they prevented infections, injuries and medical errors, a new report shows. Seventeen hospitals statewide...

@yorkcardinals Outdoor Track & Field competes at James Barber Invitational for tune-up ahead of...

York College 4/27 8:08A

York College competes next Saturday (May. 4) at the CUNYAC Championships from Icahn Stadium

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At a Glance: May 3

CrainsNewYork.com (Real Estate) 5/3 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

SCHOOL HEALTH: The city Health Department awarded a $112,500 contract to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to operate a school-based health center, according to a notice filed...

Only 12% of New York hospitals get top marks for patient safety: Leapfrog

CrainsNewYork.com (Real Estate) 5/1 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

Just 12% of hospitals in New York received high grades for how well they prevented infections, injuries and medical errors, a new report shows. Seventeen hospitals statewide...

This ornate Queens home with $1M of mahogany additions asks $5.77M — one of the priciest in the...

NYPost.com (Real Estate) 4/26 5:49A Hannah Frishberg

In the posh Jamaica Estates neighborhood, this swimming pool-equipped residence is looking for a new owner -- one who stands to break a near-record sum.

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Lead in Beethoven’s Hair Offers New Clues to Mystery of His Deafness

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/6 11:23A Gina Kolata

Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine, or other sources.

Kris Hallenga, Advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness Among the Young, Dies at 38

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/6 10:43A Remy Tumin

After being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer when she was 23, she became determined to educate other young people about early detection.

Study Suggests Genetics as a Cause, Not Just a Risk, for Some Alzheimer’s

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/6 6:19A Pam Belluck

People with two copies of the gene variant APOE4 are almost certain to get Alzheimer’s, say researchers, who proposed a framework under which such patients could be diagnosed...

First Patient Begins Sickle Cell Gene Therapy That F.D.A. Approved

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/6 4:12A Gina Kolata and Kenny Holston

A 12-year-old boy in the Washington, D.C., area faces months of procedures to remedy his disease. “I want to be cured,” he said.

The Ages When You Feel Most Lonely and How to Reconnect

NYTimes.com (Health) 5/5 11:02P Christina Caron

New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.

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