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Queens Community Board 5 set to host monthly meeting in Middle Village

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Dec. 4, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens Community Board 5 (CB 5) will host its last monthly meeting for 2023 inside the Christ the King High School in Middle Village on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. at at 68-02 Metropolitan Ave. The public forum portion of the night will be held at the top of the meeting. Anyone wanting to speak to the board during the public forum portion of the night is asked to pre-register. To register to speak in advance of the meeting, please call CB 5 at 718-366-1834 or email at…
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CM Holden calls for enhanced mental health initiatives following Mayor Adams’ announcement

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Dec. 1, 2023 By Anthony Medina While Queens Council Member Robert Holden commends NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ work on supporting New Yorkers living with untreated severe mental illness and experiencing homelessness, he is emphasizing a need for further action. Mayor Adams, on Nov. 29, announced that more than half of the hardest-to-reach New Yorkers — documented on a “Top 50” list by the Coordinated Behavioral Health Task Force — were moved from the streets and into the care of a hospital or similar institution a year after the city’s plan to tackle severe mental illness was announced. The mayor also…
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Buy ‘Made in Queens’ this holiday season

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Dec. 1, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi Seems as if the holiday season is coming upon us quicker than ever! And if you’re running out of thoughtful ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers, here are some tempting offerings, courtesy of those innovative Made in Queens (MiQ) folks. “Our Made in Queens program is so rewarding because…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Nov. 30, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As we transition from Thanksgiving, the Queens community is lining up for a weekend filled with festivities, ushering in the holiday spirit.  Scheduled events include the Parade on Rockaway, Astoria’s tree lighting ceremony, an opportunity to give back at the annual toy drive and more. For those looking for…
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Police searching for crook who threatened to kill 7-Eleven employee before trashing Middle Village store

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Nov. 29, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct are searching for the crook who allegedly threatened to kill a store worker inside a 7-Eleven in Middle Village last month.  Police say a 27-year-old man was working inside the 7-Eleven at 79-37 Metropolitan Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 21, when the unidentified suspect entered…
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Meeting the Wireless Demands of NY with Mike Finley

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Nov. 29, 2023 by Jill Carvajal Ongoing advancements in technology and continued collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to meeting the unique demands of highly urbanized environments like NY. Boingo Wireless is one of the companies that provides solutions to this challenge.  Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo Wireless talks about what it […]

Police search for suspect who stole car on busy road in Ridgewood

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Nov. 29, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct are searching for the thief who stole a man’s car during the evening rush on a busy road in Ridgewood last month. Police say a 28-year-old man discovered his 2016 Kia Sorrento was missing after he left his car parked and running in front…
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Op-Ed: Embracing financial literacy this holiday season

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Nov. 29, 2023 By Leonard Stekol As we approach the festive holiday season, the importance of financial literacy becomes even more pronounced. Amid the joys of celebrations and gift-giving, it’s crucial to remember that sound financial education can be the most useful gift we give to ourselves and our community. At Ridgewood Savings Bank, we recognize the significance of financial literacy and we are committed to being a community leader in this respect. To date, in 2023, we have held over 250 community workshops reaching more than 15,000 people. We firmly believe that financial knowledge is the key to making…
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