Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
An Edgemere man was indicted in the murder of 10-year-old Justin Wallace in Arverne during a 2021 drive-by shooting that was allegedly sparked by an argument over a shared parking spot between neighbors.
Aug. 10, 2023 By John Schilling There’s plenty to enjoy in Queens this weekend from musical performances and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and tasty food. Check out these events happening throughout the borough, including a multi-cultural dance party, a day of music and food with a view of the East River, a Barbie-themed brunch…
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Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
Aug. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) will be hosting a Back to School Giveaway event in Flushing on Saturday, Aug. 19, featuring free backpacks and school supplies for hundreds of students, information about essential community programs and a raffle. “Our back to school events are meant to provide a helping…
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Aug. 10, 2023 By Assembly member Jessica González-Rojas and New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald The COVID-19 pandemic brought the importance of health insurance in New York state into sharp focus. Millions of New Yorkers signed up for a low-cost state insurance plan and never had to re-enroll as a result…
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Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from two Queens precincts are on the lookout for the creep who targeted and groped women at least two times last month, according to the NYPD.
Aug. 10, 2023 By Lea Tomaswick Today on In the Community with sponsored by AARP New York, our host Robert Pozarycki, chief content officer for Schneps Media and editor-in-chief of amNY Metro, had the pleasure of speaking with Council Member Julie Won about her community. Council Member Won represents Council District 26 which includes the […]
Aug. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina According to a new Douglas Elliman report, the median rent in the northwest region of Queens for the month of July was the third highest on record in four months. The median rental price in July increased by 15.5% when compared to the same time last year, the highest…
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Aug. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina The Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement District is preparing to pack a familiar stretch of road for its annual Myrtle Avenue Summer Street Festival, which is set to return to Ridgewood on Sunday, Aug. 20. More than 200 merchants expect to attend the once-a-year community event and supply residents with…
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Aug. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers kicked off an inaugural Summer Reading Initiative to encourage reading and improve literacy among young people in her southeast Queens district. Brooks-Powers has partnered with The Book Fairies, a nonprofit organization that sources and redistributes books to under-resourced communities on Long Island, New York City and internationally. The…
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