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The Return of The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale begins this weekend

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May. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina As the saying goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure; and the return of The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale puts that saying to the test. The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale, hosted by the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, anticipates having over 75 individual households offering a wide assortment of…
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Summer fun on a budget: Free activities to explore in Queens

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May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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Maspeth Memorial Day Parade: A heartfelt tribute to military service members

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May. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Maspeth residents, clad in patriotic reds, whites and blues, gathered on Grand Avenue on Sunday, May 26, for the much-anticipated Maspeth Memorial Day Parade, which featured an impressive array of participants this year. The Maspeth Memorial Day Parade kicked off promptly on Sunday afternoon at Walter Garlinge Park, located…
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Juniper Valley Park Summer Concert Series kicks-off next week

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May. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Robert Holden is bringing a Summer Concert Series to Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village for a jam-packed month of music.  The lineup of performances features a wide array of new and familiar faces to the Middle Village Park, playing music from some of the most notorious…
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Queensboro Dance Festival unveils Summer 2024 lineup and venues

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May. 28, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Summer 2024 Queensboro Dance Festival, slated to run from June 8 through Sept. 15, will include more than 30 scheduled performances at various venues throughout the borough. Dance performances, themed parties, and classes are among the events that will be held in various outdoor spaces. Attendance for each…
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Movies Under the Stars Series returns to Middle Village and Maspeth this summer

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May. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens Council Member Robert Holden is bringing family movie nights back to Middle Village and Maspeth parks this summer for his annual Movies Under the Stars series. The Movie Under the Stars Series allows community members in City Council District 30—including Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Elmhurst, Rego Park and…
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Rental prices in Queens increase over 4% year-over-year: report

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May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens increased 4.32% year-over-year in April 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios in Queens had by far the biggest jump in rental price, rising 10.19% year-over-year, from $2,128 in April…
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NYPD warns of credit card skimmers found at Dollar Tree in Ozone Park

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May. 22, 2024 By Anthony Medina The NYPD 106th Precinct is reminding residents to double-check where they put their credit cards following the discovery of two card skimmer devices at a Dollar Tree location in Ozone Park.  Police say a customer shopping at the Dollar Tree store at 137-20 Cross Bay Blvd. on Sunday, May…
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