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River Fund serves thousands of families for Thanksgiving, inspiring acts of kindness across Queens

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Anthony Medina The River Fund, a nonprofit organization serving and feeding people in poverty for over 30 years, tended to thousands of families in need of help just in time for Thanksgiving in Richmond Hill on Saturday. Nov. 18. Thousands of people waited in a line stretching 15 blocks from the River Fund house, located at 89-11 Lefferts Blvd. in Richmond Hill, to get their hands on free produce, turkeys and health care items before the holiday. Sharon Ramoutar, a Woodhaven resident, living in a home of six, said she knew how the River Fund provided…
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Salvation Army Jamaica Citadel Corps donates 350 turkeys during annual giveaway

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Salvation Army Jamaica Citadel Corp hosted its annual turkey distribution events on Thursday, Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Jamaica. Approximately 350 turkeys and side dishes were donated to local neighbors during the events, which were hosted at the Salvation Army’s its food distribution center, located at 9023 161st St. in Jamaica. According to the Salvation Army Jamaica Citadel Corp, Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for many New Yorkers facing financial challenges and the turkey distribution events provide much-needed support for these individuals and their families. Those in need formed a…
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Mets give out over 7,500 turkeys as part of ‘MetsGiving’ initiative

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets kicked off their “MetsGiving” initiatives with a food drive benefiting New York Common Pantry at Citi Field Wednesday, Nov. 15. This event, along with the other MetsGiving initiatives, is part of the organization’s greater effort to help combat food insecurity. Fans and community members donated…
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Brooklyn man sentenced for stealing widow’s Queens home by posing as her son: DA

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn man was sentenced to prison Tuesday in Queens Supreme Court for stealing the Jamaica home of an elderly widow by posing as her son, then selling the property for a $200,000 profit. The stolen deed was returned to its rightful owner under a “pioneering use” of a state statute, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Christopher Williams, 43, of Morgan Avenue in Williamsburg, pleaded guilty in August to identity theft in the first degree and offering a false instrument for filing in the second degree. According to the…
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Queens shooting and standoff ends with suspect critically wounded

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Dean Moses and Robert Pozarycki A Queens shooting suspect engaged police officers in an hours-long standoff at an apartment building on Wednesday with the perpetrator critically wounded. The impasse ended just before 2 p.m. on Nov. 22 with the suspect removed by police and rushed to a local hospital for…

Flushing’s Tempco Glass celebrates 10 years of business with launch of new production line

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, state Sen. Toby Stavisky and Assemblymember Ron Kim joined workers at the Tempco Glass Fabrication facility in Flushing on Nov. 21 to celebrate the company’s 10-year anniversary and the opening of a new glass lamination line. Tempco Glass, located on Maple Avenue in Flushing, specializes in refining glass they receive from their manufacturers to create various forms of glass which are then made available for purchase and can be used for personal or commercial use. The recent $1 million investment in the company will create the funds needed for…
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Op-Ed: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Dr. Wayne Kye Do you know if you – or someone you love – is at high risk for lung cancer? A quick and painless scan completed in less than a few minutes could save your life or the life of someone you love. But unfortunately, only about 5% of eligible Americans have been screened for lung cancer. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month; read on to learn more about this lifesaving screening and what you should know about early detection and prevention of lung cancer. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers—and the single…
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Rozic helps Queens nonprofit fund holiday meals and events

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Nov. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Utilizing funding secured by Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, Commonpoint Queens was able to prepare and deliver meals for homebound seniors, among other holiday initiatives this past weekend. Rozic helped volunteers prepare dishes such as apple crumble, challah bread and cranberry sauce at the Commonpoint Queens Sam Field Center in Little Neck on Sunday, Nov. 19. The prepackaged meals were delivered to families in need ahead of Thanksgiving.  “I am extra grateful this holiday season to be able to give back to our neighbors,” said Rozic. “I am always thrilled to partner with and fund Commonpoint…
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