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Average rental price in Queens up more than 6% from last year to $2,900: Report

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Jul. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The overall average rental price in Queens in June 2024 rose 6.49% from the same month last year, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens all had jumps in the average cost of rent. The overall…

City budget includes hyper-local veteran support initiative proposed by late Council Member Paul Vallone 

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Jul. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Over half a million dollars was designated for a new hyper-local initiative to connect veterans with critical services in the recently-passed city budget for Fiscal Year 2025.  Approximately 250,000 veterans reside in the five boroughs. However, according to the NYC Department of Veterans Services (DVS), there is a…

Annual Dragon Boat Festival kicks off festivities with ceremony in Times Square

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Jul. 12, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, coming to Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens on Aug. 3 and 4, kicked off its festivities with the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Awakening Ceremony in Times Square on July 11. Festivities included a performance by the New…
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60-year-old man slashed near Fresh Pond Road M train platform in Ridgewood

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Jul. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina A dispute between two older men near the Fresh Pond Road M train platform steps last week took a violent turn when one of them pulled out a knife and slashed the other across the face. Police say the incident unfolded in the vicinity of Fresh Pond Road…

Hundreds attend grand opening of first Raising Cane’s in Queens

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Jul. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Angelica Vivas Hundreds of Queens residents lined up outside 39-20 Main St. in Flushing Tuesday, July 9, to get a bite to eat from the first Queens location of the popular chicken finger restaurant chain Raising Cane’s during its grand opening. Despite the 90-degree heat, these people overcame…
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AM Andrew Hevesi secures major victories for families and children, urges Governor’s approval on key legislation

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Jul. 11, 2024 By Anthony Medina Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi’s legislative acumen has led to the successful passage of a dozen new bills this year, significantly enhancing support for families, children and disabled New Yorkers. The Queens Assemblymember, representing New York State Assembly District 28, serves the constituents of Forest Hills, Rego Park, Middle Village, Kew…
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Council Member Joann Ariola secures $31 Million for Queens District 32 in NYC budget

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Jul. 10, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens City Council Member Joann Ariola, representing City Council District 32 residents, has secured $31 million in funding as part of the recently approved New York City Council budget for fiscal year 2025.  The councilwoman steered millions of dollars to help maintain vital services and organizations this year in…
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