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New real estate report shows increase in sales for Queens units

Aug. 8, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The real estate agency M.N.S. recently released its development sales report for the second quarter of 2023, which revealed not only a large increase in the sales volume of units, but also an increase in the median price per square foot in Queens. According to the report, the sales…
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Best Queens bars, gastropubs to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2023

Mar. 3, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi There’s nothing quite like St. Paddy’s Day in Queens, from pub crawls to lively parades. What makes it even better is getting a drink and some eats before, during or after the parade.  “You don’t have to be Irish to love St. Paddy’s Day, especially if you celebrate in…
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Western Queens assemblyman launches clothing drive for migrants, asylum seekers

Mar. 2, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Assemblyman Juan Ardila is partnering with several local businesses in his western Queens district to launch a clothing drive for new migrants and asylum seekers. Ardila said that with the massive influx of migrant workers entering the district, he wanted to support those in need with new clothes. “Over the…
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New western Queens assemblyman holding mobile office hours to meet constituents

Feb. 24, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Newly-elected District 37 Assemblyman Juan Ardila is holding mobile office hours across Sunnyside, Ridgewood, Long Island City, Maspeth and Woodside to meet with residents, solicit feedback and listen to concerns from the community. Ardila, who won last year’s election for the District 37 seat, is asking for complete transparency among…
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Queens CB 5 member removed after making racist remarks during recent board meeting

A member of Queens Community Board 5 (CB 5) was removed from the board after making racist and anti-vaccine comments during last week’s board During the Jan. 11 CB 5 meeting, former board member Richard Huber would make a statement in which he questioned the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness.  In his rant, Huber referred to the… Read more »