Jul. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry Few in Queens will forget when the borough was known as the “epicenter of the epicenter” during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when the only sounds coming from the streets were the sirens and gunned engines of FDNY EMS ambulances rushing the stricken to Elmhurst Hospital and other…
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Jul. 19, 2023 By Anthony Medina There’s a consistent pattern of coffee enthusiasts, roasters and baristas devoting everything they have for a chance to start their own successful cafe in Ridgewood. The historic buildings along Onderdonk Avenue play host to businesses that come and go, but the owners of a new cafe serving Ecuadorian, Peruvian,…
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Jul. 19, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Queens-based JC Players community theater group will be performing a series of live shows of the play “Young Frankenstein” throughout the month of August. The play is based on the popular 1974 Mel Brooks film of the same name. Since being formed in 1995, JC Players have been…
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Jul. 18, 2023 By Anthony Medina Councilman Robert Holden introduced two separate pieces of legislation during a recent New York City Council meeting on Thursday, July 13. One proposed bill will pay close attention to the use of illicit drugs in the city and another recognizes Korean War Veterans. Holden’s new bill (Intro 1123) will…
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Jul. 17, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct are searching for a crook who was captured on camera after using a stolen credit card at a Ridgewood smoke shop in late June. Police say the crook allegedly stole the credit card from a 16-year-old while inside the Planet Fitness located at 329…
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Jul. 17, 2023 By John Schilling The New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) honored Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar last week during a sold-out rooftop reception on the Lower East Side. NYSTLA President David L. Scher presented Rajkumar, as well as state Senator Andrew Gounardes of Senate District 26 in Brooklyn, with the Atticus Award,…
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Jul. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry
A Maspeth businessman was honored by the FDNY Foundation for his years of philanthropy on behalf of firefighters across Queens.
Jul. 14, 2023 By Anthony Medina State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. joined the 104 Precinct Civilian Observation Patrol for its annual swearing-in ceremony for board members on Thursday, July 13. The swearing-in ceremony is a tradition all too familiar for 104COP, and having it hosted on the third floor of the Christ The King…
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Jul. 14, 2023 By Anthony Medina Cat lovers have something to look forward to this Saturday in Glendale. Timber’s Legacy, a volunteer nonprofit animal rescue group in Glendale, and the M&M Pet Boutique & Supplies are hosting a cat adoption event, at 79-08 Metropolitan Ave., on Saturday, July 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m….
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Jul. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry
Con Edison is expanding its popular Small-Medium Business Neighborhood Program into southeast Queens with additional incentives and special offers that could cover up to the total cost of installing energy efficient upgrades for eligible customers.