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Hellbender’s flavorful first year: A Ridgewood restaurant with heart and heritage

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Jan. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway Ridgewood’s dining scene continues to thrive with Hellbender, a vibrant Mexican-American restaurant, gearing up to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Located at 68-22 Forest Ave, the popular eatery has quickly become a community favorite, known for its bold flavors and cultural flair. Partnering with the well-established Rolo’s bar and…

JCAL’s winter lineup includes art, dance and creative Valentine’s events

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Jan. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is kicking off the new year with a dynamic winter lineup, featuring captivating art exhibits and interactive workshops designed to inspire and engage the Queens community through February. Key of Life Opening Exhibition The Key of Life Exhibition will open…

Korean American Day recognized in New York Assembly, AM Ron Kim reflects on father’s legacy

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Jan. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Ron Kim, announced the passage of the 2025 “Korean American Day” legislative resolution on Monday, during the start of the New York State Assembly session. The resolution officially designates January 13 as “Korean American Day,” recognizing the significant contributions of Korean Americans to New York and…

Act Fast: Shake Shack’s Congestion Pricing Combo bids farewell after Friday Jan 17

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Jan. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson The popular fast-casual burger chain Shake Shack is offering a meal deal for New Yorkers dealing with congestion pricing woes. Act fast, as the restaurant’s Congestion Pricing Combo will be gone after Friday, Jan 17.  The $9 Combo, which is identical in pricing to the new toll, includes…

Queens woman arrested for allegedly killing building super confronted by enraged victim’s wife: ‘You killed my husband!’

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Jan. 16, 2025 By Dean Moses A Queens woman accused of killing her building’s superintendent due to a rent dispute came face to face with the press — and the victim’s wife — following her arrest Thursday. Sandra Cotto Navarro, 48, was charged with murder for allegedly pummeling 55-year-old Jose Portillo over the head…

Assembly Member Rozic tackles mental health disparities in Queens at roundtable

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Jan. 16, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In an effort to address Queens’ growing mental health needs, Assembly Member Nily Rozic convened a roundtable with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and a coalition of local leaders and organizations to explore solutions and strengthen community support systems. The event held on Thursday,…

Travel Advisory: Eastbound Belt Parkway at Exit 20 to close for weekend demolition work

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Jan. 16, 2025 QNS News Team The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced another full weekend closure of the eastbound Belt Parkway at Exit 20 (150th Street/Rockaway Boulevard) in South Ozone Park to facilitate demolition work. All lanes will be diverted to South Conduit Avenue from 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17,…

Curtis Sliwa and Vickie Paladino ignite Whitestone GOP meeting with calls for action

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Jan. 16, 2025 By Robert Pearl The Whitestone Republican Club kicked off the critical 2025 election year with a passionate call to action, urging grassroots engagement and political reform. At an energized meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the American Legion Hall on 10-20 Clintonville St. in Whitestone, attendees focused on the upcoming races for the New…