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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heads into its final stretch, New York City is bringing the world’s game to your borough with local businesses, libraries and cultural institutions celebrating culture, community and the love of soccer. Here are some Queens spots and other venues across the city where you can celebrate your favorite team,…
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City health officials say they are still investigating a cluster of cases of a poorly understood type of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease. As of July 6, there were 23 confirmed cases in two Upper East Side neighborhoods, Carnegie Hill and Yorkville. Of those, 17 people have been hospitalized, according to the New York City…
One filmmaker’s quest to capture immigrant New York through the World Cup
It was the stunned silence in the half-lit room that made Victor Sanchez realize he had spoken too soon. Watching Senegal’s World Cup round of 16 match at the Senegalese Association in Harlem on Wednesday, the documentary filmmaker had already reached across the aisle to shake the hand of a fan wearing a Mané jersey…
One battle won in a losing war
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Free summer lunches are back at most Queens libraries
For many NYC families, the summertime can mean higher grocery bills as school meals disappear. This year, free meal programs may be even harder to find as the federal government moves ahead with historic cuts to SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program. NYC Public Schools operates a citywide Free Summer Meals program, which includes…
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