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BP Richards joins Jewish leaders for Purim hamantaschen crawl through Queens

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Mar. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. joined local Jewish leaders to celebrate the holiday of Purim with a unique food crawl. In partnership with Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), Richards led a hamantaschen crawl through Queens to commemorate the holiday…

York College softball and volleyball players earn CUNYAC honors

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Mar. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson York College’s student-athletes are earning well-deserved recognition for their outstanding performances on the field. Sophomore Michelle Mancuso and freshman Jeana Clemons were honored this week for their contributions to the softball team. Mancuso, a Fresh Meadows native, was named the CUNYAC Softball Player of the Week, while Clemons,…

Op-ed | Coming together in joy: How Holi and Purim illuminate New York’s shared values

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Mar. 14, 2025 By Mark Treyger and Vijah Ramjattan On March 14, the Jewish holiday of Purim and the Hindu festival of Holi will converge in a kaleidoscope of joy and revelry. As two of New York’s most vibrant communities prepare to celebrate on the same day, we’re reminded that our city’s greatest strength…

Photos: Queens Chamber of Commerce celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with annual luncheon

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Mar. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Wednesday, March 12, at Antun’s, located at 96-43 Springfield Blvd. in Queens Village. Attendees celebrated Celtic traditions as they enjoyed great food, including corned beef and cabbage, and entertainment, including live musical…

CM Holden seeks immediate cease-and-desist zone for District 30 to prevent exploitation of homeowners

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Mar. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is urging the NYS Department of State to swiftly designate District 30 a cease-and-desist zone.  His request comes in response to the overwhelming increase in aggressive real estate solicitations that homeowners in his district have been facing since the passage of the controversial “City…

LaGuardia Community College offers tuition-free healthcare and GED programs for New Yorkers

Mar. 13, 2025 By sobrien March 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City is offering two tuition-free training programs aimed at equipping New Yorkers with essential skills for careers in healthcare finance and operations and supporting individuals seeking to complete their General Educational Development (GED) tests. One of the…

Flushing Town Hall bridges generations of musical talent at Majors and Minors of Jazz event

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Mar. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall is bringing together the freshest young talent and seasoned legends in one unforgettable performance at their “Majors and Minors of Jazz” concert on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The event at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, will feature two quintets of “minor” musicians, ages 12-19,…

Blood moon tonight: Where and when to see the total lunar eclipse

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Mar. 13, 2025 QNS News Team Skygazers in Queens are in for a celestial treat as a “blood moon” graces the night sky during a total lunar eclipse early Friday morning. This rare event will transform the moon into a reddish hue, offering a spectacular sight for those willing to stay up late or…