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Queens bodega stabbing leaves man dead, search for suspect continues

Crime scene in Queens

May. 7, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki Police in Queens are investigating a deadly stabbing at a bodega early on Tuesday morning. Law enforcement sources said the bloodshed occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on May 7 at the Sinal Mini Mart located at 97-02 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. Members of the 112th Precinct, in…

Council Members Ung and Lee join forces for Mother’s Day baby formula giveaway

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May. 6, 2024 By Athena Dawson Two local Council Members are teaming up to host a Mother’s Day baby formula giveaway this week.  Council Members Sandra Ung (D-20) and Linda Lee (D-23) are giving away free baby formula to Flushing and Oakland Gardens residents on Friday, May 10, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Residents…
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Upcoming Queens Community Board 5 monthly meeting in Middle Village on May. 8

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May. 6, 2024 By Anthony Medina Queens Community Board 5 — which represents Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village and Glendale — will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May. 8, with a public hearing on the City Of Yes for Housing Opportunity Proposed Zoning Text Amendments.  The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is a zoning…
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NYC launches ‘Marketplace’ for new outdoor dining setups

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May. 6, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld New York City restaurant owners can purchase components for outdoor dining setups on a dedicated online marketplace starting Monday. The city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) on May 6 launched the Dining Out NYC Marketplace, billed as a “one-stop shop” for restaurants to connect with vendors selling components for…