Apr. 10, 2023 By Thomas J. Grech The state of New York started 2023 by opening the proposal process in the downstate region of New York for up to three full-scale casino licenses that will allow for live dealers at table games, such as blackjack, poker and roulette. As the process begins to review proposals,…
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Apr. 10, 2023 Elijah Hamilton The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins located at Fresh Pond Road between Eliot Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue in Ridgewood reopened to the public recently after closing its doors for six weeks for renovations and remodeling. The location has been a part of the Ridgewood community since opening nearly 20 years ago….
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry With less than three months to go until the Democratic primary, the race for Queens district attorney is heating up. On Monday, challenger George Grasso rallied on the steps of Borough Hall Monday. The retired judge from Douglaston received endorsements from 11 law enforcement organizations and community members after…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Another week, another budget extension.
Apr. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry When Rocco’s of Roc Beach was declared the winner of the first-ever Queens’ Best Pizza Competition organized by the Queens Chamber of Commerce in February, the competition proved to be so popular, the borough’s oldest and largest business association decided to launch a follow-up challenge. The Queens Chamber of…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) hosted its annual Flushing Spring Family Day in partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Garden of Hope, at the Kissena Corridor Park on Saturday, April 8. Families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon with activities like face painting and Zumba while learning about…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The White Castle located at 213-17 Northern Blvd. in Bayside began undergoing renovations on April 3, according to a spokesperson for the fast food joint. The entirety of the work is expected to take about 13 weeks, the spokesperson said, adding that the location will remain open for customers…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Hundreds of guests flocked to Queens County Farm Museum for its final barnyard egg hunt of the season on Saturday, April 8. Children donning bunny ears darted through the fields at the farm, scooped up colorful Easter eggs and filled their baskets to the brim as their parents tried…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Danielle Louie To combat food insecurity among children, Zara Charitable Foundation announced a new 12-month food program for families in Queens. Mannan Supermarkets will distribute food donations to families the Gaton Foundation serves. “Food prices are increasing at the same time inflation is eating away at the value of money at…
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Apr. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Several minority small business owners in Jamaica met with elected officials on April 4 to address the economic challenges facing their businesses and discuss what can be done for future growth as they struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and continued inflation. The Minority-Owned Small Business Listening Tour…
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