Nov. 2, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens is filled with celebrations and entertainment for all to attend. With the Festival of Lights coming this weekend, as well as stage and screen productions, this weekend is set with amusement. Here are some events to add to your weekend plans. Friday, Nov. 3 Indie Dance Party: “I Bet You Look Good” Join the indie music enthusiasts for a thrilling dance party at TV Eye with DJ Nick Marc, who will be spinning indie classics from a huge range of artists, including Arctic Monkeys, David Bowie, The…
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Astoria Council Member Cabán causes firestorm after suggesting ‘stores are lying about shoplifting’
Nov. 2, 2023 By Aidan Graham
Queens Council Member Tiffany Cabán caused a stir on social media this week, when she shared a post claiming that “stores are lying about shoplifting” to skirt blame for declining revenues.
Western Queens community leaders applaud completion of Maspeth Park alongside Kosciuszko Bridge
Nov. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the completion of a $17.8 million project to construct Maspeth Park, located within walking distance from surrounding residential neighborhoods including Sunnyside and Blissville. It is the first park to be built in the western portion of Maspeth. The park was built on nearly one…
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Crunching the Queens crime stats: major crimes on the rise in northern Queens, little change in southern Queens
Nov. 1, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Crime continues to rise in northern Queens, although it remains flat in the southern portion of the borough, according to the NYPD’s latest crime statistics released Oct. 29. The number of major crimes — murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny of automobiles — increased…
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Queens borough president hosting veterans celebration at Helen Marshall Cultural Center
Oct. 31, 2023 By Bill Parry With Veterans Day approaching on Saturday, Nov. 11, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is inviting all military veterans across Queens County to a celebration honoring the sacrifices of those that have served the United States of America in uniform. The celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Helen Marshall Cultural Center at Queens Borough Hall. “Queens is proud to be home to nearly 42,000 military veterans — more than any other borough,” Richards said. “We are having this celebration to express our appreciation for all that our veterans…
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Real estate sales report shows drop in prices in Queens for third quarter of 2023
Oct. 27, 2023 By Ethan Marshall There was a drop in the median price and sales across Queens during the third quarter of 2023 when compared to the previous quarter, according to a report from the MNS Real Estate firm. Quarter-over-quarter, the median price per square foot of units in Queens dropped 1.7%, from $1,298 to $1,276. Additionally, the median price paid decreased 7.5%, from $832,524 to $770,000. Over this same period of time, the total sales volume of units in Queens dipped 13.35%, from $257,170,075 to $222,843,811. To go along with this drop in sales volume, the amount of…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens for this Halloween weekend
Oct. 26, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Halloween weekend has arrived, bringing a variety of eerie selections in Queens for everyone to choose from. These diverse events range from spine-tingling movie nights to karaoke gatherings, costume parties and more, all in the Halloween spirit. Here’s our list of events for you, whether you’re seeking hair-raising scares…
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International stars discuss roles in upcoming Queens Theatre production
Oct. 26, 2023 By Rachel Butler A pair of famed international actors who are known from their work on the stage and on screen recently participated in a Q&A event about their upcoming play at Queens Theatre. Lupita Ferrer, a Venezuelan theater actress who has starred in movies such as “Mariana de la Noche,” “The…
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Queens most sought-after urban location in U.S. for renters: report
Oct. 26, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens is the most sought-after urban location for renters to live in across the country, according to a new report. The real estate firm RentCafe released its October rental activity report that found that the borough attracted the most engagement from apartment hunters in the month than anywhere else in the nation. Queens, which ranked third place in September, climbed ahead of Arlington, VA, and Kansas City, MO, to move to the top spot in October. This climb to the top was months in the making, as the borough has been making its way…
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New York state homebuyers require over 8 years to save for deposit: report
Oct. 26, 2023 By Ethan Marshall It takes the typical homebuyer in New York state more than eight years to save for a deposit on a house, putting the state in fourth place in terms of the length of time needed to build a nest egg for a house, according to a study released by SelfStorage.com. New York ranked behind Massachusetts, Montana and Hawaii in terms of the amount of time needed to raise a 10% deposit, based on the cost of living and incomes in each respective state. SelfStorage.com conducted the study by determining the median household income of…
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