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LIJ Forest Hills nurses reflect on purpose, passion ahead of National Nurses Week

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May. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway As National Nurses Week approaches, from May 6 through May 12, the dedicated nursing team at Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Forest Hills Hospital is taking time to reflect on the meaning of their work and the powerful role they play in the lives of their patients and the…

Candidates compete for open District 30 Council seat as Holden reaches term limit

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May. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens voters will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New York City government as all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs in the 2025 election cycle. With several incumbents term-limited and new challengers stepping into the spotlight, the borough is home to some…

Maspeth leaders reject proposed cannabis dispensary near elementary school, cite state law violations

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May. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway A broad coalition of elected officials, civic leaders and Community Board 5 is calling on state regulators to reject a proposed adult-use cannabis dispensary in the heart of Maspeth, arguing that the location violates New York State’s mandated 500-foot buffer zone between dispensaries and schools. The proposed dispensary…

Op-ed: Safety for all on 31st Street requires more than a bike lane

DOT proposal image for 31st Street, showcasing protected bicycle lanes and floating parking spaces. Via Change.org

May. 1, 2025 By emarshall May 1, 2025 By Richard Khuzami This summer, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin installing a protected bike lane under the elevated N train on 31st Street in Astoria, stretching from 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue. The redesign includes new curbside bike lanes with buffer zones, improved…

Six raccoons test positive for rabies in Queens, city expands vaccine effort

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Apr. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has launched a springtime initiative to vaccinate raccoons against rabies in parts of Queens and Brooklyn, responding to a concerning uptick in rabid raccoons this year. The Health Department, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and…