Author: schnepsrestagent

Conversation-making exhibit by Bayside artist captivates viewers at MFTA Gallery

May. 10, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi What do you see when you look into a kaleidoscope? Did you know that the colors and symmetrical patterns – which are thought to represent balance and harmony – may actually symbolize growth and change in some global cultures, where kaleidoscopes can be used as tools for meditation and self-reflection?…
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Queens Theatre adds four new performances of award-winning play ‘Eight Tales of Pedro’

May. 5, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Theatre is adding four new performances of the award-winning play, “Eight Tales of Pedro,” which will now run from Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 14.  “Eight Tales of Pedro,” written by Woodside-based playwright Mark-Eugene Garcia and featuring music by Luis D’Elias, is set both in 17th century…
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Queens senators fought to remove controversial housing proposal from state budget

May. 4, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Members of the Senate Queens Delegation were successful in playing a pivotal role in removing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial statewide Housing Compact from the final state budget that would have had a significantly negative impact on the Queens community. In January, Hochul introduced the housing proposal that would have made sweeping…
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Elmhurst Hospital residents vote to strike for better pay, benefits

May. 4, 2023 By Julia Moro Roughly 170 resident physicians at Elmhurst Hospital voted to authorize a strike if Mount Sinai does not agree to parity pay and various benefits similar to or the same as other city hospitals. Dr. Tanathun Kajornsakchai, a union delegate and fourth-year psychiatry resident at Elmhurst, said their contracts expired…
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Queens rapist on scooter lures woman for ride, then violently assaults her: cops

May. 3, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki Special victims detectives in Queens are looking for the scooter-riding rapist who violently assaulted a woman earlier this week. Police sources said the suspect lured the victim into a ride on his scooter, then took her to a location in Woodside, where he beat and sexually assaulted her…