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Op-Ed | Standing with Israel: In solidarity and action 

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Oct. 16, 2023 By Assemblymember Sam Berger My grandmother was a Holocaust survivor who, despite the horror she endured, felt it necessary to lie about her age and fight in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Today, as I think about my family in Israel amidst the heinous terrorist attacks by Hamas, my heart feels an overwhelming mix of anger, sorrow, and determination. A day like Simchat Torah, a celebration of our Torah and the cycle of its readings, turned into a day of mourning. The rockets didn’t just target a piece of land; they targeted the core of our spirit…
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Prize-winning Take 5 lottery ticket sold worth more than $36K in East Elmhurst

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Oct. 16, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Lottery announced that a prize-winning Take 5 ticket worth more than $36,000 was sold in East Elmhurst on Saturday, Oct. 14. The prize-winning ticket, worth $36,320.50 was sold at DL Deli Grocery Corp., located at 9111 31st Ave. in East Elmhurst. Numbers for the Take 5 are drawn from a field of 1-39. Every day at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., the drawing is televised. The winning prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing. The New York Lottery is the most profitable lottery in…
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Community Board 9 addresses local, global concerns at monthly meeting in Kew Gardens

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Oct. 16, 2023 by Anthony Medina Community Board 9 met inside Queens Borough Hall for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and voted to remain in the Kew Gardens building after some discussions. At the top of the night, the community board recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of mammogram screening. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women. The board also acknowledged the atrocities occurring overseas in the Israel-Hamas War. The conflict has resulted in at least 2,800 deaths on both sides since Hamas launched…
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Korean seniors learn crime prevention tips in Bayside

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Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Over a dozen Korean seniors showed up for an evening seminar to learn best practices to avoid falling victim to both anti-Asian hate crimes and  “crimes of opportunity” that can happen to anyone.  The Hate Crime and Safety Seminar, in partnership with the Korean American Officer Association, was held…
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NYC DSA members playing both sides of Israel-Hamas conflict in wake of terror attacks

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Israelis evacuate after Hamas rocket strike

Oct. 13, 2023 By Christian Murray, Bill Parry and Robert Pozarycki Not long after Hamas’ sudden terrorist attack on Israel last week, Democratic officials around New York reacted like many other observers — with shock, abject horror and anger over the violence. But the responses from elected officials affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of…

Queens Borough President and community members gather at Queens Museum to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Oct. 13, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Borough President Donovan Richards welcomed community members and locals to the Queens Museum for a night of fun, celebration and entertainment to mark Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday Oct. 11. The event was one of positivity and celebration as various leaders of the Latin community and members of community-based organizations turned out to accompany Richards to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.  There were also various dance performances throughout the night, as well as delicious food on offer for all attendees.  “Tonight, we are here to celebrate the diverse cultures and accomplishments of the Latino…
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