Dec. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry
Three motorists were carjacked, and two others robbed during a terrifying crime spree in northeast Queens last week, according to police.
Two men sought for terrifying carjackings in northeast Queens: NYPD
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LIJ Forest Hills’ annual ‘Adopt-A-Family’ helps 35 Queens families in need
Dec. 22, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Staff members at LIJ Forest Hills Hospital helped make the holidays brighter for 35 Queens families in need by fulfilling their wish lists Tuesday, Dec. 19 outside the hospital, located at 102-01 66th Rd. in Forest Hills. Among the presents on the wish list that were fulfilled were toys, school supplies, backpacks and even a bicycle. The healthcare provider’s elves loaded up the presents outside the hospital that evening to distribute to local organizations as part of the hospital’s sixth annual “Adopt-A-Family” campaign. Throughout the month of December, staff members from the hospital’s many…
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Maspeth’s Knockdown Center celebrates biggest and busiest year in 2023
Dec. 22, 2023 By Anthony Medina Maspeth’s Knockdown Center calls 2023 its biggest and busiest year to date with more than 370,000 attendees across upwards of 215 events overall. The Knockdown Center, which serves as a cross-disciplinary epicenter for performance artists, expanded from its underground roots to incorporating a wide array of mainstream artists at…
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Principal at high school in Queens reassigned following antisemitic rampage; local assemblymember welcomes change
Dec. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry One month after his students went on a violent antisemitic rampage through the hallways of Hillcrest High School in Jamaica, principal Scott Milczewski has been reassigned by the city’s Department of Education. Hundreds of students were seen on video rioting on Nov. 20 after they discovered a photo of…
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Terminal 4 at JFK hosts pop-up holiday market
Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, launched a pop-up holiday market at the terminal supporting 13 artisans and businesses in southeast Queens on Tuesday, Dec. 19. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate the launch of the holiday market, with several representatives from JFKIAT and the participating businesses on hand. The initiative allows these small business owners to engage with a new audience of customers at the airport while also offering a truly local taste of New York for travelers. Each of the businesses that participated…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend
Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As Christmas weekend approaches, people are already in the holiday spirit. This weekend, there will be plenty to do in the days leading up to Christmas, some of which are themed around the holiday. Friday, Dec. 22 Nacimiento This ballet performance explores pre-Hispanic rituals and the…
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Thousands of toys distributed to military families in Fort Totten in Bayside
Dec. 21, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Thousands of toys were donated to military families residing in Fort Totten in Bayside during a holiday season where the majority of soldiers at the base have been deployed. The toys were collected through State Sen. John Liu’s office, Operation Child Rescue, and various Champions Martial Arts Schools across…
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Queens’ ‘Best Cover Band’ performing 80s hits at Resorts World NYC Saturday
Dec. 21, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi The 80s have been making a comeback, and if you can’t get enough of that decade’s unforgettable music, don’t miss White Wedding’s totally radical 80s tribute show, happening Saturday evening, Dec. 23, at Resorts World New York City. Celebrate the holiday season and party all night — like it’s…
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New 696-seat elementary school approved for CM Ung’s Flushing district
Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York City Council voted to approve a new 696-seat elementary school in Flushing Wednesday, within the confines of Council Member Sandra Ung’s district. The school, which will feature 36 classrooms and two special education rooms, will be built on a 70,000 square foot vacant lot at 137-31 45th St. It will feature a 29,800 square foot play yard on the northern portion of the site. The expectation is for the school to open in September 2027. “This vote is a commitment to providing a quality education and shaping a brighter future for…
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Soccer enthusiasts demand lights at Forest Park during Community Board 9 meeting; Cannabis dispensary applications rejected
Dec. 21, 2023 By Anthony Medina Advocates for additional lighting in Forest Park turned out in large numbers to plead their case at the Community Board 9 meeting Tuesday night, at the same time nearly a dozen cannabis dispensary applicants waited to see if their businesses would gain board approval. More than 30 park advocates attended the meeting inside Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens, on Dec. 19, in an effort to make the board aware of their struggle to obtain lighting in Forest Park. Pablo Rubio, the executive director of Formativas Barcelona SC – NYC, spoke for the many…
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