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Governor Hochul announces $180M funding for Jamaica Hospital cancer center

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Jan. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson Governor Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $180 million state investment on Friday to improve healthcare access in Queens, unveiling plans for the borough’s first comprehensive cancer care center at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (JHMC). The state-funded project aims to provide world-class cancer treatment closer to home for Queens…

Holocaust survivors share powerful WWII stories at Elmhurst school for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

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Jan. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway New York Holocaust Survivors joined the Arts4All Foundation, Senator Jessica Ramos, and other elected officials at Newtown High School in Elmhurst on Thursday, Jan. 16, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The occasion marks the day of liberation from Auschwitz-Birkenau and is a time…

Hellbender’s flavorful first year: A Ridgewood restaurant with heart and heritage

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Jan. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway Ridgewood’s dining scene continues to thrive with Hellbender, a vibrant Mexican-American restaurant, gearing up to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Located at 68-22 Forest Ave, the popular eatery has quickly become a community favorite, known for its bold flavors and cultural flair. Partnering with the well-established Rolo’s bar and…

Korean American Day recognized in New York Assembly, AM Ron Kim reflects on father’s legacy

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Jan. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Ron Kim, announced the passage of the 2025 “Korean American Day” legislative resolution on Monday, during the start of the New York State Assembly session. The resolution officially designates January 13 as “Korean American Day,” recognizing the significant contributions of Korean Americans to New York and…

Act Fast: Shake Shack’s Congestion Pricing Combo bids farewell after Friday Jan 17

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Jan. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson The popular fast-casual burger chain Shake Shack is offering a meal deal for New Yorkers dealing with congestion pricing woes. Act fast, as the restaurant’s Congestion Pricing Combo will be gone after Friday, Jan 17.  The $9 Combo, which is identical in pricing to the new toll, includes…

Trump’s second term sparks fear among New York’s immigrant communities as deportation plans loom

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Jan. 15, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second time next week, migrants, elected officials and immigration groups have voiced their concerns about what a Trump presidency means for New York’s sizeable undocumented immigrant population. Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to carry out the “largest-ever” deportation program…

The Governors Ball returns to Flushing for 15th-anniversary celebration with star-studded lineup including Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier, and Tyler the Creator

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Jan. 15, 2025 By Colum Motherway New York City’s biggest party, The Governors Ball, is returning to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8. Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler the Creator, and Hozier are set to headline the festival’s star-studded lineup, with Benson Boone, Feid, and Glass Animals also ready to…