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The five stories Queens readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Nelson Salcedo, 35, of Englewood, Bergen County, has been charged with possession of 266 kilograms or 580 pounds of suspected cocaine, worth an estimated $10 million.
Full story at patch.com ↗
Amtrak has expanded its'most scenic fall train ride' into a 5-day foliage getaway, the Adirondack Fall Foliage Rail Experience.
Full story at secretnyc.co ↗
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders will offer free general admission to cultural attractions across New York City and New Jersey on Saturday, September 5th & Sunday, September 6th.
Full story at njmonthly.com ↗
New York BagelFest, presented by King Arthur Baking Company, has announced its official exhibitor lineup for November 15th, 2026 at Citi Field.
Full story at perishablenews.com ↗
Carlyle Preudhomme Jr., a 47-year-old Queens man, became the first patient on Long Island to receive a pancreas transplant at Northwell Health in May 13 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.
Full story at longislandpress.com ↗
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