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These Queens neighborhoods among top 10 most affordable to buy home in NYC: report

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Oct. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall StreetEasy identified the 23 New York City neighborhoods that have the lowest barrier to entry to become a homeowner, with 12 Queens neighborhoods making the list, including six in the top 10 for lowest median asking price. All of the neighborhoods on the list require a monthly carrying cost less than the citywide median rent of $3,500 and a minimum down payment of less than $100,000. According to StreetEasy’s analysis, buying a home in any of the 23 neighborhoods listed would require a minimum annual household income below $150,000. For two of the neighborhoods,…
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Paul Kerzner honored for a lifetime of community service in Ridgewood

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Oct. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina Ridgewood denizens who’ve lived in the iconic Queens neighborhood for decades remember when nothing but the residential buildings and local businesses were the only structures standing in the way of the sweltering summer sun. It wasn’t until the efforts of one local man, regarded by many as a prominent leader and voice in the community, that residents no longer had to scurry indoors to find any shade. Well over 20,000 trees adorn the sidewalks in western Queens and parts of Brooklyn now thanks to this man and his presence in the community. At 72…
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Queens community stands united in support of Israel at Kew Gardens vigil

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Oct. 9, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan More than 100 people gathered outside of the Queens Public Library in Kew Gardens Hills to show their support and stand in solidarity with Israel while mourning the lives lost as a result of Hamas’ surprise attack this past weekend.  Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, who gathered numerous politicians…
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Neir’s Tavern celebrates 194 years of bringing neighbors together in Woodhaven

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Oct. 9, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The rain didn’t damper the spirits of patrons celebrating legendary Neir’s Tavern’s 194th birthday with a block party featuring Deejay Khalil, Jazz music by the Kelly Green Trio, raffles, a Steeplechase course and food on Oct. 7 in Woodhaven. This year’s milestone was dedicated to the life and legacy…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens holds an exciting array of events to attend. From popular film screenings to relatable comedy shows and culture-filled food bazaars, here’s our handpicked list of events to elevate your weekend plans.    Friday, Oct. 06   Movie Afternoon Presents: About My Father   Come and…
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Moped-riding knife-wielding robbers at large in 104th Precinct: Police on the hunt

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Anthony Medina The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two crooks in connection to a six-incident robbery pattern in the confines of the 104th precinct. Starting on Friday, Sept. 29, and ending on Sunday, Oct. 1, the two unknown perpetrators were reported to police riding around in a red moped and targeting victims in the early morning hours. Police say the first robbery that involved the two perpetrators happened in the vicinity of Palmetto Street and Cypress Avenue, in Ridgewood, at approximately 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. A 32-year-old male walking alone…
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Police cuff man who allegedly tossed driver out of vehicle in Middle Village carjacking

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Oct. 4, 2023 By Anthony Medina Police from the 104th Precinct arrested the crook who allegedly pulled a man out of his vehicle and drove off in Middle Village on Monday. Police say a 39-year-old man called 911 after he was forcibly removed from his vehicle while in the driver’s seat of his 2018 Ford Explorer in the vicinity of Metropolitan Avenue and 78th Street, on Monday, Oct. 2. Officers quickly canvassed the area and discovered Dave Theodore, 31, of Roselle, New Jersey, operating the stolen car, police said. Officers then performed a car stop and took Theodore into custody,…
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Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge returns for second season

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Oct. 4, 2023 By Bill Parry Coming off a successful inaugural season in which five Queens start-up companies each received $20,000 in seed funding, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced Tuesday that his Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge (QTIC) is returning for a second straight year. The competition seeks to empower borough entrepreneurs with the…
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