Jun. 9, 2023 By Anthony Medina The routine general membership meeting for 104 Civilian Observation Patrol took a turn when Deputy Inspector Kevin Coleman, commanding officer of the 104th Precinct, paid the group a visit inside Christ the King High School, in Middle Village, on Thursday, June 8. The rare appearance from the deputy inspector…
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Governors Ball Music Festival opens at Flushing Meadows Corona Park as smoke dissipates
Jun. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry With the smoke from the Canadian wildfires rapidly diminishing over Queens and after consulting weather experts and city officials, Founders Entertainment decided to proceed with the Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park this weekend. The gates opened at 11:45 a.m. Friday and Lizzo will take the stage later…
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What Queens voters need to know ahead of the June primary election
Jun. 9, 2023 By Julia Moro Election Day is right around the corner, with polls opening for early voting on June 17 ahead of the June 27 primary. There are some contentious democratic primary races to look out for in Queens. Paul D. Graziano, Christopher S. Bae and Tony Avella are facing off for City…
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Celebrate Juneteenth in Queens at these scheduled events
Jun. 9, 2023 By John Schilling First recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth marks and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. This year, almost 158 years later, there is a wide variety of upcoming events to celebrate Juneteenth right here in Queens. From food and music…
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Alleged pickpocket sought for operating at Ridgewood subway station: NYPD
Jun. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood and Transit District 33 are looking for a pickpocket operating inside the Myrtle Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue L train station in recent weeks. The first incident occurred during the evening rush on Monday, May 22, when the suspect bumped into a 33-year-old…
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Queens high school student earns 2023 Milken Scholars Award
Jun. 9, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Townsend Harris High School student Riya Singh was named as one of six New York City recipients of the 2023 Milken Scholars Award. The award honors exceptional young individuals based upon their scholarship, leadership, service and character. Singh and the other students who won the award will each receive…
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FDNY battles two-alarm blaze in vacant Fort Tilden factory, squatters may be to blame: Councilwoman
Jun. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry As the smog from the Canadian wildfires continued to move offshore overnight in the Rockaways, the FDNY had to battle an early morning blaze in Fort Tilden that belched prodigious amounts of smoke and blotted out the blue skies near the Riis Ferry Landing. The fire broke out in…
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Queens Botanical Garden rambling rose gala raises $172K, honors foundation for historic donation
Jun. 9, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Queens Botanical Garden celebrated its 75th anniversary at its annual Rambling Rose Gala on Monday, June 5, where guests “rambled” through various gardens to enjoy the beauty of flowers, indulged at food stations, and took part in garden tours and educational crafts. The evening honored the Joan N….
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St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s ICARE Foundation receives grant from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation to support teen projects
Jun. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry
The philanthropic arm of the New York Mets stretched down to the Rockaways to award a $38,000 grant to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s ICARE Foundation.
Mayor endorses Katz in Queens DA’s race, main challenger not surprised
Jun. 8, 2023 By Bill Parry
Mayor Eric Adams endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Thursday, just eight days before early voting gets underway for the June 27 Democratic primary.