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The New York City ments to stop gun violence at a rally at Roy riesHistory of virtual Month health in 2011. and wellnessThe New educational York City Historic Districts Council is celebrating the Wilkins Park Sunday, amid a recent spike in eventsHistoric to Districtsincrease healthCouncil care is literacycelebrating for allthe neighborhood’s rich and distinctive history shootings citywide. Queensneighborhood’s residents. rich The freeand seriesdistinctive includes history dis- this month. The event attracted several local leaders, cussionsthis month. led by experts on a range of topics, including healthy eating, pediatric milestones, including U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks, State Sen. Leroy Comrie and Councilmembers COVID-19 awareness, and what to do to get MayorMayor BillBill dede BlasioBlasio delivereddelivered hishis seventhseventh StateState ofof thethe City address at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday. 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