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CM Ariola washes out graffiti in her district, continues the cycle of cleaning in South Queens

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Mar. 9, 2024 By Anthony Medina Council Member Joann Ariola is staying true to her promise in keeping her district clean. With the help of the New York City Department of Sanitation, another series of illegal graffiti clean-ups this took place this week. Ariola, who represents District 32 in the city council, spearheaded a graffiti clean-up effort with DSNY on Monday, March 4, that removed unwanted graffiti from six businesses along Atlantic Avenue in Ozone Park. The council member says the importance of keeping areas in her district clear of unwanted graffiti helps give residents a sense of pride to…
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Rev. Al Sharpton, community leaders draw attention to high unemployment rate among Black New Yorkers, tout Steve Cohen’s casino plan

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Mar. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder of the National Action Network, a New York-based civil rights organization, joined several community leaders at a church in East Elmhurst Thursday to discuss the high rate of unemployment among Black and Hispanic New Yorkers. Sharpton, who spoke at the First Baptist Church of Corona, called upon the leaders of New York City and New York State to address the widening unemployment gap between Black and Brown New Yorkers and white residents. He also revealed that he and New York City Mayor Eric Adams plan to hold a summit…
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Knights of Columbus in Glendale will host an Easter food drive this Saturday

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Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Msgr. Sherman Council No 5103 chapter of the Knights of Columbus is hosting an Easter food drive this Saturday, Mar. 9, in support of the Sacred Heart Food Pantry. Volunteers will be stationed at two locations in Glendale: the Sacred Heart Academy’s school yard at 84-05 78th Ave….
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PAL’s South Jamaica team takes 1st place in annual Tournament of Champions

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Mar. 8, 2024 By Athena Dawson More than 150 Police Athletic League (PAL) participants from centers around the city competed in a day of fun-filled challenges at the PAL’s annual Tournament of Champions last month. Some of New York’s most creative middle schoolers gathered on Feb. 22 at the PAL’s Edward Byrne Center- located in South Jamaica-to participate in all-STEAM brain games. STEAM is comprised of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics-based enrichment activities. After a day filled with fierce competition, the Edward Byrne Center team took first place in the tournament. The 5th-8th graders competed in an 11-round competition,…
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Santos Challenges LaLota to GOP Primary in East End Congressional Race

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George Santos from from the Lee Zeldin primary victory party in Baldwin on June 28, 2022

Mar. 8, 2024 By Timothy Bolger George Santos, the infamously resume-fabricating ex-congressman who was expelled after being arrested on federal fraud charges last year, declared Thursday that he wants to represent the East End in Congress. The announcement, which comes after Santos said he would not seek elected office again, sets up a potential GOP…