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State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky faces challenger from anti-affirmative action education advocate

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Feb. 13, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A longtime education activist residing in Whitestone, Yiatin Chu, formally declared a run against state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, who has held the seat for over 20 years.  Stavisky, who currently represents a long strip of northern Queens in the 11th Senate District, has shaped her political tenure around education issues. Currently, she is the chair of the committee on higher education. But prior to holding office, she was a social studies teacher in the city’s public school system.  To her right, Chu entered the education advocacy space close to a decade ago after…
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Middle Village Bagels claims the throne as best bagel spot in Queens

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Feb. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina Looking for the best bagel spot in Queens? Look no further. Middle Village Bagels, located at 79-16 Eliot Ave., has been crowned the best bagel spot in Queens. The Queens Chamber of Commerce named Middle Village Bagels the best spot for bagels in the borough on Feb. 9, after reviewing 55 nominations and tallying over 3,000 votes over several weeks. Middle Village Bagels is a neighborhood gem for many Queens natives, serving not just bagels but also an assortment of breakfast and lunch items. Those driving on Eliot Avenue may have spotted their signature…
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Queens Centers for Progress to host annual “Evening of Fine Food” celebrating borough’s culinary diversity and community support

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Feb. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), a non-profit dedicated to providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, recently announced that it will be holding its 28th annual “Evening of Fine Food” event later this month. This annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Terrace on…
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Council Member Schulman defends vote on controversial How Many Stops Act

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Feb. 12, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Lynn Schulman came under fire at a NYPD community council meeting in Richmond Hill Tuesday night for her vote in favor of the How Many Stops Act, which requires police officers to document low-level investigative encounters with the public. Several community members and residents accused Schulman at…
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