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Bayside’s celebrity heritage: A nostalgic journey through maps

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Mar. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team Bayside, a community renowned for its illustrious past filled with famous personalities, has some old maps that could take you on a nostalgic journey back to its star-studded history. For years, the area has been a curiosity magnet, attracting inquiries about the homes of notable actors and actresses…
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Op-ed: In Queens, smoke-free buildings are possible!

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Mar. 29, 2024 By Ayisha Green: NYC Smoke-Free For decades, we have known the consequences of tobacco smoke on the human body. We went from understanding smoking as a risk to personal health, to understanding that the smoke exhaled or released into the air by a burning cigarette is damaging the health of our loved…
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women’s history month

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Mar. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) hosted its third annual “Women Who Lead Reception” earlier this month, where the organization shined a spotlight on six women whose contributions have significantly shaped the southeast Queens community. The event was held on Mar. 14 at GJDC’s Greater Nexus coworking space, located…
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CM Moya announces support for massive Metropolitan Park proposal near Citi Field

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Mar. 28, 2024 By Bill Parry

Council Member Francisco Moya announced his support for Metropolitan Park, a proposal put forward by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International that calls for the construction of a casino and entertainment complex on the parking lot just west of Citi Field.

Woodhaven BID gears up for restaurant week extravaganza in April

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Mar. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Woodhaven Business Improvement District, an organization dedicated to boosting local commerce, is preparing for the return of Woodhaven Restaurant Week, where participating eateries along Jamaica Avenue offer special deals to customers for a limited time. More than 20 restaurants along Jamaica Avenue will be offering customers unique pricing…
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Six people assaulted during slashing incident at a Jamaica charter school: NYPD

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Mar. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson Six people were assaulted at a Jamaica charter school just after noon on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Chaos erupted at New Dawn Charter High School II, located at 89-25 161st St., after a fight broke out in the cafeteria. Police responded to a 911 call about a slashing…
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Addabbo to host distracted driving awareness event at Richmond Hill High School next month

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Mar. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo. Jr. will be giving motorists and pedestrians a chance next month to learn first-hand about the consequences of distracted driving through the use of virtual reality and driving simulations. An interactive multi-agency distracted driving event, hosted by Addabbo, will take place on Wednesday, Apr….
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