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Flushing councilwoman to host job recruitment event for 2023 U.S. Open

Jul. 24, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Flushing Councilwoman Sandra Ung will host an upcoming job recruitment event with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to fill seasonal positions for the 2023 U.S. Open.  The job recruitment event will take place on Wednesday, July 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Tangram Mall Atrium, which…
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Senior woman dies in Queens car crash after apparent medical episode behind wheel

Jul. 23, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld A 76-year-old woman died Saturday after suffering an apparent medical episode behind the wheel of her car and crashing into a wall. Police say Winsome Rose was driving her car near her home on 112th Avenue in Queens Village when, at the intersection with Cross Island Parkway near…

Woman dies in Far Rockaway house fire

Jul. 23, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb A 59-year-old woman died in a box fire inside of a Dickens Street home in Far Rockaway Saturday evening, according to authorities. First responders received a call regarding a residential fire at 10-46 Dickens St. at approximately 7:30 p.m. on July 22. According to the FDNY, the fire was…
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Man dies, another injured in early morning Middle Village shooting: NYPD

Jul. 23, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Middle Village that left one man dead and another man injured on Sunday. Police from the 104th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting at 79-45 Metropolitan Ave. just before 3:30 a.m. on July 23. Upon their arrival, officers…
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Flushing community launches outdoor art exhibit promoting international culture

Jul. 21, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed In collaboration with local artists, the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce and GrowNYC launched a new pop-up community art project, “Museum Without Doors,” at the Flushing Greenmarket at Bowne Playground at Sanford Avenue and Union Street on Wednesday, July 19.   “Museum Without Doors” will be held monthly and feature…
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Councilwoman Ariola hosts free rain barrel giveaway in Glendale

Jul. 21, 2023 By Anthony Medina Councilwoman Joann Ariola serves a district that knows all too well the problems with rainwater drainage and flooding. In embracing environmental activism and smart water usage, Ariola will host a free rain barrel giveaway in Glendale on Saturday.  The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will distribute…
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Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct transforms into outdoor movie theater for community event

Jul. 21, 2023 By Anthony Medina Ahead of the National Night Out Against Crime, officers from the 104th Precinct and the NYPD Auxiliary Police came together to host a movie night right outside the precinct’s doors in Ridgewood, on Wednesday, July 19.  About 40 of the Precinct’s neighbors and Ridgewood residents attended the special event…
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Amazin’ Mets Foundation raises more than $1 million at annual Home Runs and Highballs fundraiser

Jul. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation celebrated its third annual “Home Runs and Highballs” fundraiser at Citi Field on Monday, July 17. The event marked the foundation’s largest fundraising effort this season, raising more than $1 million in gross contributions. In addition to the $1 million raised from contributions at the…
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