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Ballot scanners malfunction at polling sites across Queens on Election Day

Voters wait in line at P.S. 112 Q in Astoria after ballot scanners malfunction on Election Day.

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Voters across Queens reported malfunctioning ballot scanners during a tense morning on Election Day, causing long lines at voting centers throughout the borough. Some polling centers across the borough were posting wait times of over 50 minutes at around noon on Tuesday, with some voters complaining of “unusual”…

‘Bumperman’ lands in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, honoring Willets Point’s immigrant roots

Bumperman - a new art installation by Annalisa Iadicicco - has been unveiled at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new art installation paying tribute to the resilience of the immigrant community in Willets Point has been unveiled in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “Bumperman” by artist Annalisa Iadicicco, a seven-foot superhero sculpture made from used bumpers, grills, floor mats, and other scrap auto parts, has been unveiled…

A visual journey through Queens: Flushing Town Hall debuts ‘World’s Borough’ exhibition

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week.  The World’s Borough Exhibition will open this Thursday, Nov 7, at the arts institution located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. The exhibition will feature artworks by over 70 New York…

Queens Public Television to host live election night coverage with top New York leaders

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Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team Queens Public Television (QPTV) is set to host a live 2024 election night broadcast on Tuesday, Nov. 5, starting at 8 p.m., featuring commentary from prominent New York media and political figures. Hosted by QPTV, the broadcast will feature a lineup that includes Victoria Schneps, President of Schneps…

LaGuardia Community College awarded $5.8M to boost career support for students with disabilities

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Nov. 4, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has received $5.8 million in funding to support students with disabilities over the next three years. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced Thursday that it would provide $5,819,599 to LaGuardia Community College over the next three years to provide… Read more »

Queens Alzheimer’s Walk raises $80,000, honoring families and advancing research

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Nov. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres More than 700 Queens residents gathered for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year’s walk, which relocated to the iconic venue, raised nearly $80,000 to fund Alzheimer’s care, research, and support programs. The…