Apr. 28, 2023 By Bill Parry Generations of cyclists have taken their lives into their own hands as they made the journey from the Queens “mainland” to the Rockaways and they often complain about the current bike lane across the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge is inadequate. That will change this year. The city’s Department…
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‘We’re just getting started’: Queens BP Richards highlights administration’s investments and initiatives during 2023 State of the Borough address
Apr. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivered his 2023 State of the Borough address Friday, April 28, at the Claire Shulman Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, during which he highlighted the borough’s accomplishments over the last year while also providing details into what he would like to see done…
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Queens lawmaker’s bill mandating New York colleges to effectively investigate and report hate crimes passes state Assembly
Apr. 28, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Assembly member Daniel Rosenthal’s legislation, Hate Crime Reporting on College Campuses (A.3694), which will require colleges that receive state funding to modernize and enhance their disclosure of hate crimes that occur on campus, passed the New York state Assembly. The legislation mandates colleges in New York State to implement…
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These Queens restaurants were featured on the New York Times’ ‘100 Best Restaurants in New York City’ list
Apr. 28, 2023 By Emily Davenport The Queens Chamber of Commerce is offering its congratulations to the 19 Queens restaurants that were featured on the New York Times’ “100 Best Restaurants in NYC” list. Based on his decade of writing reviews, restaurant critic Pete Wells compiled the restaurant list and ranked the city’s top restaurants….
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City reaches deal with lifeguard union for better pay to address workforce shortages at beaches, pools
Apr. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry In an effort to remedy the chronic workforce shortage that caused sporadic closures of city beaches and pools due to the lack of lifeguards, the city has reached a deal with District Council 37 on a new deal. NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced on April 25 that the…
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Suspects who allegedly stole Lamborghini from Long Island arrested near Queens Center Mall: NYPD
Apr. 19, 2023 By Julia Moro Two suspects were taken into custody near the Queens Center Mall on Wednesday after allegedly stealing a Lamborghini from Suffolk County on Long Island, according to authorities. According to police, at approximately 9:14 a.m. on April 19, officers from the 110th Precinct assisted a Nassau County investigation regarding a…
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‘This is my love letter to my hometown’: Ray Romano’s directorial debut ‘Somewhere in Queens’ has special screening in Manhattan
Apr. 18, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The cast of “Somewhere in Queens,” a new family comedy-drama set in “The World’s Borough” marking Ray Romano’s directorial debut, appeared at a special film screening in Manhattan on Monday, April 17. The new flick tells the story of an Italian-American family living in Queens who are torn apart…
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Queens Night Market celebrates opening night with special guests, performances
Apr. 18, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Queens Night Market officially kicked off its eighth season with Mayor Eric Adams at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, April 15. Attendees included Commissioner of Small Business Services Kevin Kim, Councilman Shekar Krishnan, and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation…
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Katz receives endorsement from AG James as second challenger files petitions to run in DA primary
Apr. 18, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz’s re-election campaign on April 17 announced the endorsement of New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The latest endorsement builds on her support from other elected officials, organized labor unions and community groups.
The lights are back on at the NYS Pavilion in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Apr. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry With the first phase of the $24 million structural repair work on the New York State Pavilion in Flushing Meadows Corona Park completed, NYC Parks on April 15 flipped the switch on the newly added dynamic architectural lighting, illuminating the Pavilion’s Tent of Tomorrow and Towers “Parks Green” to mark the…
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