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The church’s transition is part of a broad wave of change sweeping the Jamaica neighborhood.
Published Sep 4, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. ET
Residents also say elderly and disabled neighbors can’t be dropped off near their front doors and they’re fearful emergency responders can’t easily access apartment buildings and fire hydrants.
Residents also say elderly and disabled neighbors can’t be dropped off near their front doors and they’re fearful emergency responders can’t easily access apartment buildings and fire hydrants.
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