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Meeks hosts town hall in Jamaica, slams Trump-era policies and backs Cuomo for mayor

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Jun. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks hosted a town hall meeting Monday, June 16, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center to address the impact of Trump administration policies on New Yorkers. Dozens of attendees filled the venue’s theater to hear Meeks deliver an overview of recent federal developments, followed by…

Permits filed for 6-story, 21-unit residential building on Austin Street in Rego Park

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Jun. 20, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 6-story residential building with 21 housing units on the vacant lot at 64-23 Austin St. in Rego Park. The proposed building would be 75 feet tall and yield 16,655 square feet of space. With an average unit scope of…

Bayside cool: Momo Ashi’s bubble tea and charm keep customers coming back

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Jun. 20, 2025 By Jessica Militello As temperatures climb this summer, Queens residents looking to cool down have a charming and flavorful option tucked away in Bayside. Momo Ashi, a tea and snack bar located at 40-06 Bell Blvd., has become a local favorite since it opened in December 2018, offering a vibrant mix…

Two South Queens hit-and-runs leave victims in critical condition; NYPD seeks drivers

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Jun. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry Police are looking for two hit-and-run drivers who left a cyclist and a pedestrian critically injured in two separate collisions in South Queens. On the night of Tuesday, June 17, a 66-year-old man was walking near 116th Street and 101st Avenue in Ozone Park just before midnight when…

Queens Defenders founder charged with stealing nonprofit funds as second scandal unfolds

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Jun. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry The founder of the Queens Defenders and her husband have lawyered up after they were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the non-profit organization. Former Queens Defenders executive director Lori Zeno, 64, surrendered Wednesday at the Brooklyn federal courthouse.…

NYC Public Schools to Teach Real-World Money Skills: Launch New FLY Program This Fall

NYC Public Schools to Teach Real-World Money Skills: Launch New FLY Program This Fall

Jun. 20, 2025 By Danielle Ramos NYC Public Schools to Teach Real-World Money Skills: Launch New FLY Program This Fall  Is your child’s school district on the list for the FLY program? Many of us have wished we had learned about day-to-day budgeting and finance in school rather than the obscure math classes we…

Five men sought for brutal attack on nightclub employee in Jackson Heights: NYPD

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Jun. 19, 2025 By Dean Moses Police are searching for five men who brutally attacked an employee outside a Jackson Heights nightclub earlier this month. According to police sources, the assault occurred at around 4 a.m. on Friday, June 7, outside Romanticos Gentlemen’s Night Club, located at 76-07 Roosevelt Ave. The violence erupted after…