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Flushing Town Hall to host diverse lineup of arts events this June

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May. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello The month of June offers an exciting lineup of events at Flushing Town Hall with its full slate of concerts, exhibitions and performances, highlighting the borough’s cultural richness and artistic diversity. Located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing, the historic venue will feature programming tied to Queens Rising,…

MTA Transit employee arrested for alleged lewd act at Woodhaven Boulevard station: NYPD

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May. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry The MTA has suspended a NYC Transit station cleaner after he was caught red-handed in a compromising position and arrested at the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near the Queens Center Mall on the morning of Monday, May 12. Police from the Transit District 20 were on a Manhattan-bound…

Poverty among Queens seniors surges nearly 50% over the past decade: Report

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May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens seniors, defined as those at least 65 years of age, are finding it more difficult to stay afloat financially, compared to a decade ago, according to a report by the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), a nonprofit that works to reduce inequality, increase economic mobility and…

The Public Theater brings Much Ado About Nothing to Queens for free summer tour

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May. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Public Theater is rolling back into Queens this June for another season of free mobile tours, presenting a family-friendly production of Much Ado About Nothing as part of its annual series. Now in its 15th year, the Mobile Unit continues its mission to make great theater accessible…

Former CVS on 46th Avenue in Flushing sells for $7.5 million

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May. 20, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The former site of a CVS at 172-21 46th Ave. in Flushing was recently sold by the real estate firm RIPCO Real Estate for $7.5 million. Situated on a lot that is 24,032 square feet, the site features a ground floor covering 8,879 square feet and a lower…

Addabbo’s annual Senior Job Fair returns May 30 in Kew Gardens; more vendors welcome

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May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is once again showing his commitment to the senior community by organizing his annual Senior Job Fair in Kew Gardens, an event aimed at helping older adults find employment opportunities and achieve greater financial stability.  The event will take place on Friday, May 30, from…

Southeast Queens honors late hip-hop artist Freaky Tah with street co-naming in South Jamaica

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May. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson The office of City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams hosted a street co-naming ceremony on Saturday, May 17, to honor the legacy of pioneering Southeast Queens hip-hop artist Raymond “Freaky Tah” Rogers. Hundreds of community members and family members gathered for the event, where the newly named Raymond ‘Freaky…