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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Dec. 14, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the Christmas holiday draws near, the Queens community is brimming with jolly activities to look forward to this weekend. No matter the preference, these events range from Christmas productions and concerts to festive movie screenings and comedy shows, where there is something in store for everyone to have a memorable weekend.   Here is our weekend catalog:   Friday, Dec. 15   The Nutcracker   The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a Ukrainian dance group of 55 members, is back in North America to perform its annual production of “The Nutcracker” and is…
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Rental price growth in NYC slows for first time since pandemic: report

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Dec. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The year-over-year rent growth for the month of November in New York City was 2.9%, marking the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that it rose less than 3%, according to a new report. The real estate firm StreetEasy released the report that found the median rent fell from $3,600 in November 2022 to $3,500 last month. The slower rent growth is reflective of more homes being available for rent across the city, according to StreetEasy. Year-over-year, rentals on the market increased 8.6% in the city from 29,511 last year to 32,049 in November…
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Average rental price in Queens dipped in November: report

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Dec. 13, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price in Queens decreased in November 2o23 compared to October, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. During that time, the average rental price fell 1.46%, from $2,803 to $2,762. Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units experienced varying decreases in the average rental price across the borough. One-bedroom units experienced the most significant decline, falling 2.08%, from $2,729 to $2,673. Two-bedroom units had the second-largest drop, down 1.44%, from $3,424 to $3,375. The rental price for studios fell 0.75%, from $2,256 to $2,239. Ridgewood was the Queens neighborhood to…
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Op-ed: Expanding opportunities for Queens restaurants

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Dec. 13, 2023 By Thomas Grech As one of the most diverse places in the world, it’s no secret that Queens has some of the best restaurants and most delicious cuisines in the city. From Astoria to Jackson Heights to the Rockaways, there is not a single dish that you cannot find. The Queens Chamber…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rape cases on the rise over the last month

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Dec. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rape cases in Queens has increased across the borough over the last month when compared to the same period of time in 2022, according to the latest crime stats from the NYPD. For the 28-day-period of Nov. 13 through Dec. 10, both northern and southern Queens have seen a spike in rape cases compared to the same 28-day period last year. In northern Queens, rape cases over the 28-day period jumped 50%, from 10 last year to 15 this year, according to the NYPD. Southern Queens experienced a more significant…
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Op-Ed: Invest in our children in next year’s budget

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas Eighty-five percent of brain development happens during the first three years of life. For young children who need additional support, interventions like speech, occupational and physical therapies can create positive changes that have a lifelong impact on their social, physical and emotional health, as well as their success…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens is packed with jolly workshops, markets, concerts, shows and more family friendly activities.    Check out this week’s curated holiday list that ensures there is something for every friend, date and family member.   Friday, Dec. 8   New York Croons For Christmas: Colm Reilly…
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Housing needs and concerns of residents in lower-density districts of NYC highlighted in effort to get zoning regulations changed

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Lower-density neighborhoods in New York City are becoming more common and more diverse, according a study released by the independent research and education nonprofit Citizens Housing and Planning Council, which is dedicated to addressing the housing and planning needs in New York City. Other key findings include a desire for…
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“New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” with Matt Koff

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Dec. 6, 2023 by Jill Carvajal The “New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” competition recently celebrated its 15th year as part of the annual New York Comedy Festival both founded by Caroline Hirsch of Caroline’s on Broadway. New York’s Funniest and previous winners have gone on to become some of the biggest names in comedy. Matt Koff, […]