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Op-ed: “City of Yes” or neighborhood nightmare? A look at the potential downside

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Dec. 28, 2023 By George Peters Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” initiative might sound promising, but for many New Yorkers, it raises a big question: are we turning our beloved city into a chaotic mess? While fostering economic growth is important, shouldn’t it come without sacrificing our neighborhoods’ character and residents’ well-being? Let’s take a closer look at some potential downsides of “City of Yes” that deserve more attention.   Unchecked Development and Uncertain Futures:   Imagine bustling massage parlors and late-night corner stores popping up on your quiet street corner. The “City of Yes” could turn peaceful residential areas…
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The year in books: Queens Public Library unveils its most-borrowed books of 2023

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Dec. 28, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen and Christian Murray There are a lot of ways to take stock of the year as New Year’s Eve draws near and, naturally, the librarians and staff at the Queens Public Library are reflecting on the books Queens residents borrowed the most over the past 12 months. This year’s…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Dec. 28, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As we prepare to celebrate the new year, there are still plenty of things to do this weekend in Queens before the year wraps up. From social events to fun classes, there is a lot to look forward to this weekend. Friday, Dec. 29   Youth Art Festival   NYC Parks will shine a spotlight on and celebrate the artistic creations of their afterschool youth program participants. There will be several fun activities available, including button making, 3D models, glitter tattoos, alebrije postcards, watercolor paintings and stop motion animation. (Al Oerter Recreation Center, 131-40…
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Santos curses out mayor after claiming his car got broken into 

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Dec. 28, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Disgraced former congressmember George Santos took to social media Wednesday and blasted Mayor Eric Adams in an expletive filled rant claiming that his car was broken into while parked on a Flushing street Tuesday. In a two-minute video Santos shared on X on Dec. 27, he blamed the mayor for his car window getting smashed and added that five other cars on the street were also affected.  “You were a cop right, you piece of s!*t. Is that what you do? Is that how you’re keeping the city safe? F***ing animal,” spewed Santos. “You…
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Alternate side parking suspension calendar for 2024

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Dec. 28, 2023 By Anthony Medina Alternate side parking rules, congestion pricing, toll hikes and other fees make car ownership costly and burdensome in the five boroughs.  Many New Yorkers, as a result, stick with using a Metro Card.  However, there’s something to look forward to for car owners in 2024, and that is the holidays and the Alternate Side Parking Rule Suspension Calendar. Afterall, the fine for failing to move a vehicle during designated alternate side parking hours is $65. Here’s a list of the dates when alternate side parking will be suspended in 2024:  Monday, Jan. 1: New…
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Citing unfair property tax system, coalition seeks to even the playing field

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Dec. 28, 2023 By QNS’s advertising partner As the City’s Finance Commissioner during the Bloomberg Administration, Martha Stark helped bring a new level of transparency to the property tax system. For the first time, owners were notified of the process and information that was used to assess their property taxes. Now, as the co-founder of…
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Cake Boss Buddy Valastro visits Zum Stammtisch in Glendale as part of a new food travel show

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Dec. 28, 2023 By Anthony Medina A well-known restaurant and bar in Glendale made its television debut with a visit from beloved celebrity baker Buddy Valastro for his new TV show ‘Legends of the Fork.’ The series that began in November, features Zum Stammtisch, a 51-year-old authentic German restaurant and bar, located at 69-46 Myrtle Ave, in an episode showing Valastro learning the secrets to Zum’s cooking and traditions.  Valastro, who is a pioneer in the custom cake movement, is best known for his role on the TV show based on his family business Carlo’s Bake Shop. The celebrity chef…
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