Apr. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Governors Ball Music Festival, one of the most anticipated summer concerts in New York City, recently announced its 2023 star lineup of performances and its new home in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The three-day event will take place from Friday, June 9, to Sunday, June 11, from 11:45…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As part of the Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program at NYC Health + Hospitals, 16 behavioral health staff members each received donations of between $30,000 and $50,000 in student debt relief Wednesday. In total, $580,000 in debt relief is being given, with another $420,000 in debt relief now available…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb The FDNY is continuing to investigate the cause a two-alarm fire on April 12 that started in an outdoor dining shed on 37th Avenue in Flushing and spread to a nearby five-story building. The FDNY received a call at 6:27 a.m. on April 12 regarding the fire at 133-40…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed In celebration of National Poetry Month, Queens College will host Brian Turner, an award-winning poet and veteran, who will share poetry about his war experiences and will answer questions moderated by fellow writer Jasper Lo on Wednesday, April 19. The event, which is open to the public, will take…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Flushing Councilwoman Sandra Ung, along with representatives from various local organizations that provide summer opportunities for area youth, announced her second annual Summer Camp Fair that will be held at the Flushing Library on Sunday, April 16. The summer camp fair will take place from 1 to 4 p.m….
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Firefighters extinguished a garage fire that extended to a private residence in Rockaway Park late Thursday night, according to the FDNY. The FDNY received a call at 9:37 p.m. on April 14 regarding a fire at 125-15 Newport Ave. FDNY responded to the blaze with 12 units consisting of…
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Apr. 13, 2023 By Dean Moses
A police investigation is underway in Jamaica, Queens Thursday afternoon after the NYPD reportedly shot a knife-wielding suspect, sources close to the investigation said.
Apr. 13, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi Kids are like little sponges. They learn and grow by observing their parents and absorbing everything they hear and see around them. An artistic child learns about the wonders of nature and growing things, while observing his father, who works as a landscaper. That curious youngster would become…
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Apr. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Forest Hills Stadium will mark its 100th anniversary with a concert series featuring headlining acts from Dave Matthews Band, Duran Duran, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Smile, Fallout Boy and even 89-year-old Willie Nelson. Thirty music and comedy performances are featured during the 2023 season which will also include…
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Apr. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Following her last two successful passport events in Jackson Heights and Flushing, Congresswoman Grace Meng will host a third local event in Forest Hills on Sunday, April 23, to help constituents apply for or renew a passport. The passport event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m….
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