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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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Council Member Holden hosting coat drive in Maspeth for homeless veterans

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Nov. 29, 2023 By Anthony Medina City Council Member Robert Holden is hosting a coat collection drive in Maspeth to help homeless veterans stay warm this winter. Holden, along with the Institute for Community Living (ICL) and the Department of Veterans Services, will accept new coat donations at his district office, located on 58-38 69th St. in Maspeth, until Monday, Dec. 18. The coats will be distributed to the Borden Avenue Veterans Residence, located at 21-10 Borden Ave. in Long Island City, where 243 beds are made available to house veterans around the clock. “In partnership with the city and…
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City comptroller report asks for overhaul of Citi Bike contract for better service

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Nov. 29, 2023 By Anthony Medina A new report from the New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s office revealed that Ridgewood and Maspeth were among the neighborhoods with the longest duration of having no Citi Bikes or docks available to users. According to the comptroller’s report, Lyft failed to ensure the availability of bikes in…
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Glendale Kiwanis invites community to annual Christmas Tree Lighting event

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Nov. 29, 2023 By Anthony Medina The Kiwanis Club of Glendale will kick off the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 3. Hundreds of residents are expected gather at the Glendale Veterans Triangle on Myrtle Avenue to celebrate the season of giving. As per tradition, members of the Kiwanis Club will provide onlookers with music, refreshments and a special visit from Santa Claus. Glendale Kiwanis President Ingrid Huber, who made her first public appearance at the Myrtle Avenue Halloween Parade, anticipates another great turnout this year. “It’s a tradition that we think will bring our…
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