May. 23, 2024 By Félix V. Matos Rodríguez CUNY’s impact on New York is never more visible than during commencement season, when we celebrate the achievements of some 50,000 students who earn degrees at our 25 campuses each year. Behind each one of those graduates is a story of aspiration and perseverance, and together they…
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May. 23, 2024 By Bill Parry
The NYPD revealed the identity of the 22-year-old man who was struck and killed by one of its highway patrol vehicles on the Van Wyck Expressway in the early morning of Sunday, May 19.
May. 23, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki
Memorial Day weekend means not only the unofficial start of summer, but also a litany of subway service changes that will impact how you get around town.
May. 23, 2024 By Athena Dawson Richmond Hill High School hosted its inaugural Prom Giveaway Expo on Friday, May 10. Dozens of students attended the event, which aimed to help students facing financial hardships find their dream prom attire. Students gathered in the school’s auditorium, which was transformed into a boutique experience, complete with mannequins…
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May. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Officials from Queens Public Library were joined by National Grid benefactors on Wednesday afternoon to cut the ribbon on Elmhurst Library’s transformed garden. The community celebrated the beautification of the 1,800-square-foot space, which now has a habitat for butterflies, bees and other insects to live in harmony with the…
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May. 23, 2024 By Athena dawson A group of valiant veterans of all walks of life were honored for their military service at a Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at the Queens Borough Hall Veterans Memorial Garden in Kew Gardens on Wednesday, May 22. The ceremony took place on a bright, sunny day, as dozens of…
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May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Among the five boroughs in New York City, Queens is found to have the most ‘up-and-coming’ neighborhoods for roommates, according to a report by the roommate finding site SpareRoom. This conclusion was reached based on an analysis SpareRoom conducted of over 15 million roommate searches on their site from…
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May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Two City Council committees on Wednesday approved changes to much of the “City of Yes” citywide zoning text amendment meant to boost small businesses in the five boroughs.
May. 22, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Ridgewood liquor store owner is facing up to seven years in prison for shooting an alleged shoplifter during a struggle in front of his shop on Monday evening.
May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens increased 4.32% year-over-year in April 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios in Queens had by far the biggest jump in rental price, rising 10.19% year-over-year, from $2,128 in April…
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