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Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets

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Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down New York City’s densely packed wet markets. The latest outbreaks come just weeks after a temporary closure in February, when an undercover investigation by NYCLASS and Council Member Robert…

Soaring food costs push New Yorkers into debt, poll finds

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Rising food costs are eating a hole in New Yorkers’ budgets and driving them into debt, a new poll released Tuesday found. No Kid Hungry New York unveiled alarming statistics about the financial and health struggles residents are facing due to the skyrocketing food costs. The survey, which engaged 1,596 respondents between Feb. 8…

Mayor Adams announces expansion of medical respite program for homeless New Yorkers

Mayor Eric Adams speaks to media at City Hall on March 3. The Mayor announced significant expansions to the medical respite program on Tuesday. Photo: Mayor's Office Flickr.

Mar. 4, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams announced significant expansions to NYC Health + Hospitals’ medical respite bed program Tuesday, which offers patients experiencing homelessness a place to stay for up to 90 days after a major health event. Adams was joined by NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz to…

Mayoral candidates address Queens voters at Jamaica community forum

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Mar. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson Ten mayoral candidates participated in a public Q&A forum at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Jamaica on Sunday, Feb. 23. The event brought together community members to engage with candidates representing Democratic, Republican, and Independent platforms. Dozens of attendees gathered at the renowned church, located at 10-31…

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital partners with Plaza College to strengthen nursing workforce in Queens

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Mar. 4, 2025 By QNS News Team St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, has announced a new academic partnership with Plaza College to enhance its Nurse Residency Program, providing hands-on training and mentorship to aspiring nurses. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic education and professional practice while bolstering the future…

Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña bring Oscar glory to Queens at the 97th Academy Awards

97th Annual Oscars – Arrivals

Mar. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña made it a Queens double at the Oscars on Sunday night, taking home the Academy Award for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.  Brody, born and raised in Woodhaven, and Saldaña, who was born in New Jersey but spent the majority of…