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Burglar sought for stealing property, cash from employee locker room in Glendale: NYPD

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Jul. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a burglar who stole property and cash from an employee locker room at a warehouse in Glendale that is home to the Finback Brewery factory and other businesses on the night of Thursday, July 18. The perpetrator entered…

Medical experts warn of new COVID-19 variants as infection rates grow in New York this summer

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Jul. 23, 2024 By Anthony Medina Medical experts are warning the public of new and persistent COVID-19 variants as infection rates grow across the state this summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates COVID-19 infections in New York are likely growing to epidemic status, according to information released by the CDC…

Korean War Veterans Armistice Day gains annual recognition in New York City Council

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Jul. 19, 2024 By Anthony Medina The New York City Council is expected to begin recognizing Korean War Veterans Armistice Day annually starting this month following the approval of a resolution sponsored by Queens Council Member Robert Holden. Holden’s approved resolution honors those who served and died in the Korean War every year on…

Travelers face disruptions at New York airports following IT outage

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Jul. 19, 2024 By Czarinna Andres An IT issue with the software CrowdStrike has caused significant disruptions for carriers operating out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today. The cloud server outage has led to operational challenges impacting international and domestic flights. The Port…

AG James announces dismantling of Queens-based ghost gun trafficking operation

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Jul. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday the takedown of a prolific Queens-based gun trafficking crew accused of selling firearms and ammo at an East Elmhurst playground, the Queens Center Mall and other locations around the borough. James secured a 625-count indictment charging five men for participating…

Look out Pickleball! NYC’s first official Disc Golf course comes to Brooklyn-Queens park

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Jul. 17, 2024 By Anthony Medina New York City’s first official Disc Golf course has found a home at Highland Park, providing Brooklyn and Queens residents with a free outdoor space this summer to experience the unique sport. The 10-hole course required months of planning, negotiating and coordinating—involving groups and organizations such as the…

Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League debuts first Summer season

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina Fresh off the end of the league’s Spring Season, the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League has rolled into the hot weather with its first-ever Summer season. So far, the season has started with a set of nail-biting games. The Summer season opener for the MVP Roller Hockey…

CDC Health Alert: Dengue fever cases in NY call for mosquito prevention

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina A mosquito-borne illness that has sickened many people worldwide has reached the U.S. and New York, according to a health advisory from the Centers for Disease Control.  The CDC issued a health advisory at the end of last month warning the public about a spike in dengue virus…

Developers to break ground on MLS stadium in Willets Point early fall

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The developers behind New York City FC’s planned 25,000-seat stadium in Willets Point aim to break ground in early fall, according to NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee. In April, the New York City Council approved plans for NYCFC’s proposed 25,000-seat stadium, as well as a 2,500-unit affordable housing…