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MWBE Resource Hub Brings State Business Support Directly to Southeast Queens
Southeast Queens entrepreneurs will now have direct, in-person access to New York State business resources following a new partnership between Empire State Development and...
Finance
The Overlooked College Degrees That Pay Well—and Hold Up When the Economy Shifts (2026 Guide)
When students and families think about high-paying college degrees, the same fields usually dominate the conversation: computer science, engineering, finance, and medicine. But labor...
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What Happens When the Homes Built for Our Children Become Too Expensive for Them?
In Southeast Queens, homeownership has long been more than a financial milestone—it’s a living record of Black upward mobility in New York City. Families...
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Trump Says U.S. Forces Captured Venezuela’s President — Raising Major War-Powers, Drug Policy, and Oil-Interest Questions
President Donald Trump said Saturday that U.S. forces carried out a “large-scale strike” in and around Caracas and “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and...
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MTA Fare Increases Take Effect Sunday January 4, 2026
New York City commuters will pay more to ride subways, buses, and commuter rails starting Sunday, January 4, 2026, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority...
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Southeast Queens Under NYC’s New Mayor: Promises, Policy, and What’s Next
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor on January 1, 2026, making history as the city’s first Muslim and youngest mayor...
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Jets, Giants, and Bills in Week 18: Season Summary and What’s Next
Buffalo Bills — Playoff-Bound, But Falling Short of Division Goal
The Buffalo Bills have been the most successful New York area team this season, sitting...
Holiday
Happy New Year from SEQNews — Onward to 2026
As we step into 2026, SEQNews wants to thank our readers, supporters, and community members who engaged with us throughout 2025. Last year was...
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