May. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Queens residents can expect a slowdown in the amount of new development in the coming years. The number of building permits issued in Queens in 2023 was the lowest since 2016, with developers obtaining 3,834 permits in the borough last year, according to a report by the New York City…
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Forest Park gets a green boost with tree planting event hosted by White Cap at Oak Ridge
May. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina Over 50 volunteers from four partnering organizations worked diligently on Thursday, May 9, to plant 35 new trees and uproot invasive greenery in the historic Oak Ridge section of Forest Park in Woodhaven. White Cap, a nationally recognized construction supply company, hosted the tree planting event in partnership with…
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Rajkumar bill aims to fortify cybersecurity and data protection for New Yorkers
May. 9, 2024 By Anthony Medina Efforts by the federal government to safeguard personal digital data from outside sources through legal measures have reached the state level. Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar recently introduced legislation designed to safeguard the digital data of New Yorkers and prevent future cyberattacks. This legislative move comes nearly a month after President Joe…
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From bird watching to crafting, celebrate Mother’s Day with the Queens community
May. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For those who want to spend Mother’s Day, and the days leading up to it, outside with the community, there are several notable events to choose from. From free block parties and storytime reading to paid yoga classes and picnics in the garden, there is something for everyone. Here…
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Middle Village deli raises over $15,000 for family of fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller
May. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Middle Village deli led a community initiative to help support the family of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who tragically died in the line of duty in March. Through the sale of its specialty sandwich, the deli successfully raised and donated over $15,000. Mario’s Meat Market and Gourmet Deli,…
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Op-Ed | Pressure vs Passion: Making the case for pursuing joy in high school
May. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres
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May 8, 2024 By Chris Herman
Assemblymember Rajkumar fights for fallen FDNY firefighter’s family pension rights
May. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar is taking legislative action to give Derek Floyd, an FDNY firefighter, veteran and father of two, access to retroactive pension eligibility. Floyd suffered a heart attack shortly after he was laid off from the FDNY due to budget cuts aimed at reallocating funds to help the…
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Middle Village hosts epic hockey reunion game with original league stars
May. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina A reunion unlike any other brought hundreds of people together at the James Bohan Hockey Rink at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village for an alumni game featuring players from the original Middle Village Hockey League and the 104th Pct. Youth Roller Hockey on Sunday, Apr. 28. Spectators of…
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Over half a million dollars in stolen merchandise seized at Ridgewood store, two arrested: DA
May. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry
Over $500,000 in stolen goods from major retailers such as Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret and Lululemon were recovered after a raid at the McKlain Collection Boutique in Ridgewood.
Queens teacher faces backlash for anti-Israel remarks, dissing local lawmaker on social media
May. 7, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Queens public school teacher is feeling the heat for allegedly posting anti-Israel remarks on her personal social media accounts, possibly while she was at work on school grounds. Taiba Ahmad, a teacher at P.S. 153 in Maspeth, posted what some local officials are calling “inappropriate and offensive”…