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Two men sought in failed Queens Village house burglary: NYPD

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Sep. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village are looking for two suspects who attempted to break into a home located near the Mount Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church on Aug. 30. The two crooks were caught on camera as they cased the joint near the intersection of 93rd Avenue and 217th Street just before 6 p.m. The two men attempted to enter the residence but were thwarted from gaining entry and ran off empty-handed southbound on 217th Street toward Jamaica Avenue, police said. There were no injuries reported as a result of the…
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Crook breaks into Glendale pharmacy to steal bottle of medication: NYPD

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Sep. 1, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police are searching for the crook who disabled an electronic lock system and kicked in a glass door to break into a Glendale pharmacy and steal medication on Aug. 29. Police from the 104th Precinct responded to a 911 call regarding a burglary at Myrtle Meds, Inc., located at…
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Flood-damaged Jamaica Hills playground set for nearly $3M makeover

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Sep. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry Councilwoman Nantasha Williams hosted a “check ceremony” at Harvard Playground in Jamaica Hills on Aug. 30 to commemorate her allocation of $2.755 million in capital funding for the reconstruction and revitalization of the playground that was heavily damaged during Hurricane Ida in August 2021. The project was a priority request of Ida flood victims in the neighborhood who sought further city investments in their community following the disaster. “One of the greatest things we can do as council members is to allocate capital funding to our schools and our parks, which are institutions that…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Aug. 31, 2023 By Ethan Marshall As the weekend approaches, there will be plenty of things to do throughout Queens for people to enjoy. Whether it’s games, music, movies or anything else, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here are some things to do this weekend in Queens. Friday, Sept. 1 Bridge Club Test…
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104th Precinct hosts annual backpack giveaway in Ridgewood

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Aug. 31, 2023 By Anthony Medina A wet and cloudy morning couldn’t wash out the 104th Precinct from hosting its fifth annual backpack giveaway for residents and neighbors before the start of the school year on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Once the rain dissipated around 10:30 a.m., parents and children quickly joined officers in front of the 104th Precinct, located 6402 Catalpa Ave. in Ridgewood, to receive a free backpack. In partnership with the 104th Precinct Community Council, Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Maspeth Federal Savings Bank, Fidelis Care and Ridgewood Kiwanis Club, officers also provided neighbors with a memorable community experience….
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St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside hosts inaugural prom for patients

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Aug. 31, 2023 By Ethan Marshall St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children held its first-ever prom on Aug. 29 for the young adults who are part of the Medical Day Healthcare Program. Attendees were entertained with a DJ, dancing, a photo booth and dessert table. Both the patients and staff from the program who were on hand had the opportunity to enjoy taking part in this and socialize with each other. The Medical Day Healthcare Program assists children and young adults who have cognitive and physical disabilities. These patients are provided with the therapeutic and rehabilitative services that they need….
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MSG Sports/Entertainment works with Queens lawmakers to distribute back-to-school gear to students in need

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Aug. 31, 2023 By Bill Parry MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment are partnering with a number of Queens elected leaders and community organizations to provide much-needed school supplies to get them ready for the beginning of the school year. MSG’s eighth annual donation kit program distributes more than $100,000 worth of Knicks and Rangers branded…
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