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Flushing Town Hall presents The Jalopy Chorus’ rendition of ‘The Loneliness of Either, Or: A Requiem for Joan of Arc’

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Bringing the story of Joan of Arc to stage, The Jalopy Theater is coming to Flushing Town Hall to present a two-part evening production featuring the Jalopy Chorus’ performance and “The Loneliness of Either, Or: A Requiem for Joan of Arc” on Saturday, Dec. 16. Scheduled for 8 p.m., the evening opens with Act 1, a 45-minute performance by the chorus featuring music from all around the world. This will be followed by Act 2, “The Loneliness of Either, Or: A Requiem for Joan of Arc,” a piece directed by Ali Dineen, songwriter, visual…
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Op-ed: The better path to environmental sustainability for co-op, condo owners

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Former U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi Climate change is real and we must take aggressive proactive steps to address it, but we can’t bankrupt working and middle class co-op and condo homeowners in our efforts to make change. New York City Local Law 97, with its unforgiving timelines and heavy fines, endanger the housing security of working and middle-class families who have invested their life savings into their co-ops and condos all over Queens, from Whitestone to Bay Terrace. Residents are concerned about the financial squeeze placed on them by the strict emissions caps and steep penalties…
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East Elmhurst teen charged with killing his landlord after rent dispute: NYPD

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry An East Elmhurst teenager was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with with murder for allegedly killing his landlord in a dispute over back rent, according to the NYPD. Davi Vidal, 19, of 96th Street, was taken into custody and booked at the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights for allegedly…
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Op-Ed: Invest in our children in next year’s budget

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas Eighty-five percent of brain development happens during the first three years of life. For young children who need additional support, interventions like speech, occupational and physical therapies can create positive changes that have a lifelong impact on their social, physical and emotional health, as well as their success…
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After decades working for NYC Parks, two retirees carry on as park volunteers

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Following decades-long careers in the NYC Parks Dept., two retirees are continuing to express their love for the city’s nature enclaves by getting their hands dirty as volunteers.  Michael Feller, a chief naturalist for NYC Parks for over 30 years, says he knew he wanted to work in nature…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens is packed with jolly workshops, markets, concerts, shows and more family friendly activities.    Check out this week’s curated holiday list that ensures there is something for every friend, date and family member.   Friday, Dec. 8   New York Croons For Christmas: Colm Reilly…
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Housing needs and concerns of residents in lower-density districts of NYC highlighted in effort to get zoning regulations changed

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Lower-density neighborhoods in New York City are becoming more common and more diverse, according a study released by the independent research and education nonprofit Citizens Housing and Planning Council, which is dedicated to addressing the housing and planning needs in New York City. Other key findings include a desire for…
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Holden rails against city council for failing to pass horse carriage ban

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Queens City Council Member Robert Holden speaks about horse carriage ban bill

Dec. 6, 2023 By Dean Moses City Council legislation designed to outlaw the horse carriage industry in New York City has failed to garner support after more than a year of advocacy and a slew of infamous incidents, prompting on Wednesday heavy criticism from the bill’s sponsors and equine advocates. The legislation sought to replace…