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Sen. Addabbo announces scholarship opportunity for students through Italian-American State Legislators Conference

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Mar. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting online applications for its annual college scholarship program, offering four $3,000 awards to high-achieving students. The scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of Italian-American heritage. Each year, the conference awards two academic…

New 16-story rental Trylon Tower opens in Rego Park, leasing now available

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Mar. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction has completed for Trylon Tower, a new 16-story rental development at 98-81 Queens Blvd. in Rego Park. The building contains 170 housing units, ranging in size from one-bedroom to three-bedroom, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom units that feature alcoves. The units range in price from $3,000-$6,000 a month…

Woman found dead inside Locust Manor home during wellness check: NYPD

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 113th Precinct in Jamaica are investigating the death of a woman inside a Locust Manor home on Saturday morning. Police responded to a 911 call of a person in need of medical attention inside 172-15 127th Ave., where they found a 64-year-old female unconscious and…

JFK New Terminal One opens RFP applications for facility maintenance service providers

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Airport’s New Terminal One is inviting facility maintenance service providers to submit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of its commitment to delivering world-class airport operations. Announced on Monday, March 10, the RFP seeks a service provider to oversee staffing, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for maintaining…

Flushing parents invited to explore summer camp options at annual fair hosted by CM Sandra Ung

Council Member Sandra Ung was joined by representatives from some of the organizations that will take part in the 4th Annual Summer Camp Fair on March 16. Photo: Office of Council Member Sandra Ung

Mar. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Council Member Sandra Ung will host the fourth-annual Summer Camp Fair in Flushing this Sunday, inviting local parents to explore the various options available to them over the summer school break. Ung joined representatives from various youth organizations that administer summer programming to announce the upcoming Summer Camp Fair,…

Join the rhythm: Flushing Town Hall’s Louis Armstrong Jazz Jam keeps Queens swinging

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall will host its monthly Louis Armstrong Legacy Jazz Jam on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. Open to musicians of all levels and instruments—including professionals, graduate students, music instructors, serious hobbyists, and vocalists—the jam session invites participants to celebrate…

Aigner Chocolate’s golden ticket bars turn Queens into a real-life Willy Wonka adventure

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser. The beloved Forest Hills chocolatier, known for its handcrafted confections and nearly a century of sweet traditions, is mixing philanthropy with a touch of Willy…