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Queens council member speaks out against repeated power outages in Middle Village, calls on Con Edison for solutions

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Jan. 26, 2024 By Rachel Butler A local Queens Council member is seeking answers from Con Edison in the wake of repeated power outages in Middle Village. Council member Robert F. Holden, representing District 30, said the utility company needs to improve its service, noting how approximately 2,318 customers in Middle Village were without power…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Jan. 26, 2024 By Aidan Pellegrino Check out some of these amazing musicians and performers all throughout Queens this weekend. These performers come from all different walks of life, and there is bound to be one that fits your niche!   Friday, Jan. 26 Open Mic – Free Friday Mic at Q.E.D Enjoy a free…
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Rents drop in NYC for first time in eight months: report

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Jan. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median rent price for one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in New York City both went down from December 2023 to January 2024, marking the first time since May that these prices went down month-over-month, according to a report by the real estate firm Zumper. The median rent for one-bedroom units in New York City decreased 2.9% from $4,161 in December 2023 to $4,040 in January 2024. Over the same period of time, two-bedroom units saw the median rent dip 6%, from $4,798 to $4,510. Despite the month-over-month decrease, New York City maintained its number…
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Queens Night Market set to return to New York Hall of Science April 13

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Jan. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens Night Market is set to return for its ninth season every Saturday starting April 13 at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This year’s night market will be expanding its footprint in order to allow for more vendors to participate. Additionally, the…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: boroughwide drop in rape and burglaries cases

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Jan. 24, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rapes and burglaries across Queens both dropped over the last month compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. During the 28-day period from Dec. 25 to Jan. 21, the number of reported rapes went down 20% in northern Queens, from 15 reported cases last year to 12 this year. Over the same period of time, burglaries decreased 12.4% in northern Queens, from 169 to 148. The 108th Precinct, which oversees Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside, experienced…
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Queens Borough President’s office announces $30 million investment in borough schools

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Jan. 23, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Queens Borough President Donovan Richards was at August Martin High School (AMHS) in South Jamaica Monday to announce that his office has allocated close to $30.5 million in capital funding for borough schools in fiscal year 2024. Surrounded by AMHS leadership, students, representatives from the New York City School…
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Queens state senator seeks donations for Glendale food pantry

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Jan. 22, 2024 By Rachel Butler A Queens state Senator is asking the public for food and personal items that will be donated to a Glendale food pantry that is operated by Sacred Heart Parish Ministries. State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr is accepting food donations and personal care items at his offices on 84-16…
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Karam Chowdhury introduced as new commanding officer of 104th Precinct

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Jan. 19, 2024 By Anthony Medina The NYPD’s 104th Precinct officially announced Captain Karam Chowdhury as its new commanding officer — serving Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Glendale, — on Friday, Jan. 19. The Ridgewood Precinct took to Facebook where they welcomed Capt. Chowdhury to his new position and recognized his return to the stationhouse after many years. “It is an honor to welcome Capt. Chowdhury back to the precinct where he began his career as a Police Officer. We look forward to working together to serve Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village & Maspeth,” the precinct shared in a post. Capt. Chowdhury…
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Lunar New Year 2024: Best places to celebrate year of the dragon in Queens

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Jan. 19, 2024 By Rachel Butler and Aidan Pellegrino The Lunar New Year according to the Chinese zodiac is beginning on Saturday Feb. 10 and with 2024 set to be the year of the dragon there are many events taking place across Queens to mark the occasion.  Flushing Town Hall Flushing Town Hall located at 137-35 Northern Boulevard is hosting a series of month-long events including performances by Asian and Asian American artists.  The first event will take place on Jan. 27 as an art exhibition “Remember” by Woomin Kim and the immigrant artist collaborative Lily and Honglei will be…
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