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Jamaica gang member pleads guilty to 2018 murder of MS-13 member

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Mar. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry

A Jamaica gang-member admitted he murdered two men, including the 2018 assassination of an 18-year-old MS-13 rival in Flushing, and butchering another victim who was stabbed more than a hundred times in 2017.

Asking rent prices increase significantly in Queens year-over-year: report

Mar. 29, 2024 By admin Mar. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median asking price for rent in Queens jumped significantly from February 2023 to February 2024, according to a study conducted by the real estate firm StreetEasy. Year-over-year, the median asking rent rose 13.5%, from $2,599 to $2,950. This price increase is reflective of… Read more »

Bayside Historical Society helping to preserve and teach neighborhood’s extensive history for 60 years

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Mar. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As the Bayside Historical Society celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024, the organization continues to have a significant impact on the Bayside community as a whole. Whether it is preserving historical artifacts and buildings or educating the public about the area’s history, the Bayside Historical Society has done a…
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Bayside’s celebrity heritage: A nostalgic journey through maps

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Mar. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team Bayside, a community renowned for its illustrious past filled with famous personalities, has some old maps that could take you on a nostalgic journey back to its star-studded history. For years, the area has been a curiosity magnet, attracting inquiries about the homes of notable actors and actresses…
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Op-ed: In Queens, smoke-free buildings are possible!

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Mar. 29, 2024 By Ayisha Green: NYC Smoke-Free For decades, we have known the consequences of tobacco smoke on the human body. We went from understanding smoking as a risk to personal health, to understanding that the smoke exhaled or released into the air by a burning cigarette is damaging the health of our loved…
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women’s history month

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Mar. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) hosted its third annual “Women Who Lead Reception” earlier this month, where the organization shined a spotlight on six women whose contributions have significantly shaped the southeast Queens community. The event was held on Mar. 14 at GJDC’s Greater Nexus coworking space, located…
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CM Moya announces support for massive Metropolitan Park proposal near Citi Field

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Mar. 28, 2024 By Bill Parry

Council Member Francisco Moya announced his support for Metropolitan Park, a proposal put forward by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International that calls for the construction of an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex on the parking lot just west of Citi Field.