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Council Member Ung announces Mammogram Bus to provide free breast cancer screenings in Flushing

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Apr. 1, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Sandra Ung announced that the Mammogram Bus will visit Flushing this month, offering free breast cancer screenings to women in need. The event is a collaboration between the American-Italian Cancer Foundation and the Flushing Central Lions Club. The Mammogram Bus, which provides no-cost breast cancer screenings…

Spring blooms bright in Queens: your guide to cherry blossom hotspots around the borough

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Apr. 1, 2025 By Jessica Militello Cherry blossoms are already blooming across Queens, marking the arrival of spring. The sight of the delicate pink flowers marks the start of the special season in Queens, letting admirers take photos or simply appreciate the cherry blossoms’ beauty. The season, while brief, offers a chance to slow…

Permits filed for new 9-story, 98-unit mixed-use development on Parsons Boulevard in Jamaica

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Apr. 1, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story mixed-use building with 98 residential units at 87-77 Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica. The proposed building would be 84 feet tall and yield 98,357 square feet. Residential space would account for 93,275 square feet, while the other 5,082 square…

Op-ed | Mets and Yankees score big for NYC economy!

Mayor Eric Adams speaks about baseball impact on NYC economy

Apr. 1, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Major League Baseball is back in New York City. Whenever the Amazin’ Mets or the Yankees play in our city, our economy wins. We know that sports are not just good for our spirits, but also for our wallets. Last week, our administration announced that regular home…

Queens crowns bubble tea as the official borough beverage

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Apr. 1, 2025 QNS News Team Boba lovers rejoice! Queens officials have declared bubble tea as the borough’s official beverage. While the world’s most diverse borough has a vast array of concoctions to choose from, the fruity-flavored tapioca ball-filled beverage reigns supreme to represent Queens. Bubble tea, a Taiwanese beverage that originated in the…

Photos: Bayside celebrates Irish heritage with annual St. Patrick’s Day parade

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Mar. 31, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Despite being three weeks after the official date, Bayside’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade this past weekend brought the community together to celebrate Irish culture, with lively festivities and a large turnout. The parade, which was held on Saturday, March 30, marked its annual return,…

Holy Cross High School in Flushing reveals plans for new state-of-the-art campus building

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Mar. 31, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Holy Cross High School in Flushing unveiled a sneak peek of its new Arts, Technology, and Athletics Center (ATAC) on Thursday, March 27. The unveiling marks a significant step in the school’s long-awaited expansion and the first new building constructed at the school since its…