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Homemade chocolate and candy store offers a step back in time at Schmidt’s Candy

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello For nearly a century, Schmidt’s Candy has been a sweet cornerstone in Woodhaven, delighting generations of families with nostalgic treats and timeless charm. Since opening in 1925, the candy shop at 94-15 Jamaica Ave. has witnessed decades of memories, with parents and grandparents bringing their children in to…

Two critically injured in Flushing apartment fire early Tuesday morning: FDNY

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry Two Flushing residents were critically injured during an apartment fire early Tuesday morning. The FDNY responded to a call received just after 12:30 a.m. after the blaze broke out in a sixth-floor apartment at 142-20 Franklin Ave. between Union Street and Bowne Street. Dispatchers sent 25 units to…

Bellerose Manor school bus crash injures seven children and three adults on Monday: NYPD

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Bill Parry Seven children and three adults were injured when their school bus driver lost control and crashed in Bellerose Manor on Monday morning. Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision at 239-30 Union Turnpike at 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival,…

Photos: Experience the magic of Luminosa at the Queens Botanical Garden

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Feb. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Luminosa exhibit at the Queens Botanical Garden has been enchanting Flushing with its dazzling light displays and intricate designs since opening late last year. The exhibit, which runs through March 23, features over 40 stunning lamp creations crafted from steel and silk by 150 artisans. Visitors can…

QBP Richards announces nearly $25 million in capital funding for Queens schools

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced that over $24.7 million in capital funding will go to Queens schools in fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Richards announced the news during a press conference on Monday, Feb. 3, at the Queens Collegiate High School library, located at 167-01 Gothic Dr. in…

Queens officials condemn NYU Langone, Mount Sinai’s decision to cancel youth gender-affirming care

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New York State Attorney General Letitia James and other political leaders are demanding action after at least two New York City-based providers of gender-affirming care halted appointments for young patients in light of the Trump administration’s executive order vowing to pull federal funding for institutions offering such care, according to media reports and elected…

Officials push for safety improvements near P.S. 120Q in Queensboro Hill after student-led study

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Several elected officials are urging the Department of Transportation to take action at a hazardous intersection near a public school in Queensboro Hill, where students report increased danger during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal. Council Member Sandra Ung, State Sen. John Liu, and Assembly Member Nily Rozic have…

Photos: Local leaders and community members enjoy Flushing Lunar New Year parade

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud Numerous Queens community members gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the annual Flushing Lunar New Year parade on Saturday, Feb. 1. Plenty of local elected officials were also hand, including Council Members Linda Lee, Sandra Ung and Vickie Paladino, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Assembly…

Flushing’s Northern Tower nears completion, set to become Queens’ first five-star hotel

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction is almost done on a 13-story hotel and residential building, the Northern Tower, at 35-32 Leavitt St. in Flushing. As of the end of January 2025, the Northern Tower has been fully clad in white and earth-toned paneling and external floor-to-ceiling glass. Glass railing for terraces also…