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Gov. Hochul announces $350 million in financial assistance for low-income families

Hochul

Aug. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Thousands of low-income families across the state will soon be receiving as much as $350 per child as part of the Empire State Child Credit Program, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor announced Tuesday that a total of $350 million in supplemental payments will be distributed to…

Senator Addabbo’s poll reveals Queens neighbors back QueensLink, prostitution law

QueensLink

Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina Results from a recent constituent survey from State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. show many Queens residents are in favor of the QueensLink Project and legislation granting impunity to prostitutes for the wrongdoings of pimps and sex traffickers. The Queens legislator, who represents Senate District 15—which includes Glendale,…

Health Department set to spray pesticides across Queens to reduce mosquito-carried virus

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Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens next week in an effort to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.  On Wednesday, July 31, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, trucks will spray pesticides in sections of the following neighborhoods:…

Bandits break into cannabis dispensary, other shops in Middle Village

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Jul. 26, 2024 By Anthony Medina A pair of bandits broke into a handful of businesses on Metropolitan Avenue earlier this week, including the first legal recreational cannabis dispensary in Middle Village, according to authorities. Police say two unknown men unlawfully entered The Cannabis Place, located at 74-03 Metropolitan Ave., at approximately 11:09 a.m.,…

Queensboro Dance Festival hosts exciting lineup of events to close out July

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Jul. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson Celebrate the “Worlds Borough” at the Queensboro Dance Festival’s summer tour. This month’s events are a continuation of summer-long programming celebrating diverse dance companies across Queens. The free event series includes performances at Rufus King Park and Corona Plaza on Sunday, July 28, and at Gantry Plaza State…

An exploration of photography at Cholita Coffee in Ridgewood

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Jul. 24, 2024 By Anthony Medina When Cholita Coffee, a newcomer to Ridgewood, opened its doors last year, co-owner Bryan Siranaula said he wanted to highlight community artist work to fill its white barren walls. The coffee shop has featured the work of several artists, in addition to partnering with fellow food and coffee…