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Laurelton resident collaborates with Knicks star on sneaker design for charity

Mar. 16, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Naomi Nicoleau, a 16-year-old Laurelton resident who aspires to work in the fashion industry, landed her first big project collaborating with Knicks basketball star Immanuel Quickley to design a special Knicks-inspired sneaker for charity.  Quickley wore the custom Nike Air Force Ones to the annual “Knicks Kicks and Cocktails”…
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Pheffer Amato honors newest Lions Club in Queens, introduces new legislation in Albany

Mar. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato helped make history when she presented personalized certificates to more than 100 new inductees to the newly created Ozone Park Howard Beach Woodhaven Lions Club during an induction ceremony on March 9. The ceremony was one of the largest events in Lions history. “Local Lions…
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Police seek crook who assaulted elderly man during attempted robbery in Elmhurst

Mar. 16, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for the crook who assaulted an elderly man in Elmhurst earlier this month. Authorities say that at approximately 10:30 a.m. on March 7, a 72-year-old man was walking near the Citibank branch located at 87-11 Queens Blvd., within the confines of the 110th Precinct. As he…
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‘Devices of death’: Major illegal ghost gun, drug bust of Queens-based crime ring results in three indicted

Mar. 15, 2023 By Dean Moses Three alleged gun and drug dealers who were part of a major Queens crime ring have been locked up on a massive indictment for possessing “ghost guns” and cocaine, law enforcement officials announced Wednesday. Attorney General Letitia James joined Mayor Eric Adams, Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, and others…

New cafe brings authentic coffee from around the world to Ridgewood

Mar. 15, 2023 Elijah Hamilton When it comes to delivering authentic coffee from around the world, few do it quite like Honey Moon Coffee Shop in Ridgewood. The coffee shop, located at 517 Onderdonk Ave., has been open for two weeks now and has already made an impression on the neighborhood. “I think that it…
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Queens Night Market launches ticket sales for two sneak preview events in April

Mar. 15, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Queens Night Market is selling a limited amount of tickets for two “sneak preview” events on April 15 and April 22 to help alleviate traffic and capacity issues on opening night seen in previous years.  Tickets are $5 and should be purchased in advance; children under 12 are free….
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Helping best friends: Future guide dogs learn to serve at JFK training session

Mar. 15, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Guide Dog Foundation and JFKIAT held a puppy class for volunteer puppy raisers on Wednesday, March 15, at JFK Airport’s Terminal 4, where as many as 17 future guide dogs were introduced to TSA security, practiced boarding a flight, encountered busy sights and experienced the smells and sounds…
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