May. 3, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki Special victims detectives in Queens are looking for the scooter-riding rapist who violently assaulted a woman earlier this week. Police sources said the suspect lured the victim into a ride on his scooter, then took her to a location in Woodside, where he beat and sexually assaulted her…
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Business leaders host networking event at Greater Nexus in Jamaica for diverse group of entrepreneurs
May. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to attend a unique networking event at Greater Nexus in Jamaica on May 16 to learn about innovative options for small business funding and growth.
Adams says $1B in state migrant aid isn’t enough to reverse city budget cuts
May. 2, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said that $1 billion approved in the state budget for reimbursing the Big Apple’s migrant crisis spending won’t be enough to reverse recent wide-ranging cuts he’s made to city agency budgets in anticipation of the influx’s projected cost.
Cardozo High School students explore options at career fair
May. 2, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Benjamin N. Cardozo High School held its fifth annual career fair Thursday, April 27, in the school’s gymnasium. Among the many organizations on hand to educate and recruit students were the offices of State Senator John Liu and Assemblymember Edward Braunstein, the NYPD, the FDNY, the U.S. Army, Marines,…
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STRIKE CALL: Jamaica, Flushing Hospital resident physicians vote to authorize walkout for higher wages, better benefits
May. 2, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Almost 300 resident physicians employed by the MediSys Health Network at Jamaica and Flushing Hospital could go on strike later this month if management refuses to agree to their urgent demands which include a living wage, adequate benefits, and patient care. The physicians are represented by the Committee of…
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Madison Realty Capital opens leasing for two-tower development at Woodside Central
May. 2, 2023 By Danielle Louie Madison Realty Capital announced it is opening its leasing for two residential towers at Woodside Central. The two towers will be a part of a mixed-use development on Queens Boulevard including mixed-income apartments, retail facilities, outdoor space. This project will also include a new public school. In collaboration with…
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Knights of Columbus in Glendale partner with Bridge to Life to host baby shower at St. Pancras Church
May. 2, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The Knights of Columbus in Glendale are partnering with Bridge to Life to hold a baby shower throughout May at St. Pancras Roman Catholic Church, collecting baby and toddler supplies for moms and moms-to-be. According to Joe Falce, a member of the Knights of Columbus, the church is currently accepting…
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St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children will celebrate two honorees at charity event for their dedication to the community
May. 2, 2023 By Ethan Marshall St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children will be celebrating two honorees during its annual Big Hearts Walk, a charity walk-a-thon to support New York’s most critically ill and injured children, at Crocheron Park on May 21 at 10 a.m. Bourbon Street in Bayside owner Mark Boccia and St. Mary’s…
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Flushing Town Hall’s global mashup series, jazz jams return in May
May. 2, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed This month, Flushing Town Hall is bringing its Global Mashup series to the stage for the first time in three years, followed by its popular monthly Jazz Jams and special concerts, including a performance by the Queens Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, May 6, 7 p.m. Global Mashup: Colombia Meets Klezmer…
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Queens DA lands more endorsements in re-election bid
May. 2, 2023 By Bill Parry With less than six weeks to go until early voting gets underway for the Democratic primary, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz continues to gain endorsements for her re-election campaign. On May 1, Katz secured support from the NYPD Lieutenants Benevolent Association, the Uniformed Firefighter Association, and the Uniformed Sanitationmen’s…
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