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Ride to vote: Lime offers free e-scooter trips during June primary

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Jun. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens voters can ride to the polls for free this June, thanks to Lime’s “Lime to the Polls” initiative. Lime—one of three e-scooter companies participating in the eastern Queens e-scooter share program—is expanding its civic engagement campaign to help residents get to and from polling places during early…

Gonzalez advances landmark legislation on artificial intelligence oversight

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Jun. 19, 2025 By Czarinna Andres New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, who represents parts of western Queens, successfully passed two major bills designed to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence in public and private systems. The legislation marks a significant milestone in Gonzalez’s broader “Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence” package and positions…

Jamaica man who attacked Sikh driver in fatal road rage incident gets 10 years: DA

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Jun. 19, 2025 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens man was sentenced to a decade in prison for a hate crime for punching out a Sikh man following a 2023 fender bender in Kew Gardens. The victim suffered a head injury and died five days later. Gilbert Augustin, 32, of 111th Avenue in Jamaica,…

Mets to celebrate Women’s Night at Citi Field with exclusive giveaway

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Jun. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Citi Field will celebrate the contributions of women in sports, culture, and beyond with its annual Women’s Night on Monday, June 23, as the New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at 41 Seaver Way, with a full evening of…

Rockaway community honors Flag Day with tribute to local Vietnam War hero

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Jun. 19, 2025 By Robert Pearl The American flag flew high and proud over Callie’s in the Rockaways on Saturday, June 14, as local residents gathered in patriotic celebration of Flag Day. Organized by the Rockaway Republican Club, the event drew a spirited crowd united in honor of service, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit…

Jamaica Center to host two-day Juneteenth screening of Emmy-winning series ‘Roots’

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Jun. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) will host a special two-day screening of the landmark television miniseries Roots on Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20, in honor of Juneteenth. The screenings will take place at JCAL, located at 161-04 Jamaica Ave. in downtown Jamaica, and…

National nursing award recognizes medical-surgical team at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens

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Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens has recently been awarded the prestigious PRISM Award from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), recognizing the exceptional performance of its B4East Medical-Surgical Unit. The PRISM Award — which stands for “Premier Recognition in the Specialty of Med-Surg” — is given to medical-surgical units…

Queens Greenmarkets return for 2025 with fresh produce and local vendors

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Jun. 18, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens, your veggies are calling. GrowNYC has officially launched the 2025 season of its Queens Greenmarkets, bringing farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more to borough residents straight from local and regional producers. With markets in Flushing, Forest Hills, Sunnyside, Corona, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights, the nonprofit’s Greenmarket…