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Queens to host new memorial in Whitestone honoring 99 post-9/11 fallen service members

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May. 22, 2025 By Bill Parry Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined Mayor Eric Adams at City Hall on Tuesday to unveil the initial designs for the new $5 million memorial on the Whitestone waterfront that will honor the 99 fallen post-9/11 service members from New York City who made the ultimate sacrifice during…

Douglaston second graders lead community service project through Civics for All initiative

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May. 22, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Second graders at P.S. 98Q in Douglaston are proving that even the smallest hands can make a big difference. As part of a combined Financial Literacy and Civics for All initiative, students recently took part in a meaningful service project aimed at helping local families celebrate birthdays with…

Memorial Day ceremony at Queens Borough Hall honors fallen heroes and local veterans

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May. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, May 21. Veterans of the armed forces and community members honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and celebrated service members who are actively making an impact borough-wide.  Dozens of people gathered in the Helen…

Council Member Ariola champions arts education with student performances in District 32

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May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Joann Ariola continues to expand access to arts education across her district, with recent funding supporting live theatrical performances for students at schools in Howard Beach and Glendale. As part of her ongoing commitment to cultural enrichment, Ariola’s office funded two school-based productions this May through…

Queens Community Board 5 hears neighborhood issues and nominates executive roles during monthly meeting

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May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway At this month’s meeting of Queens Community Board 5, held on Wednesday, May 14, the board initiated the nomination process for its executive committee ahead of next month’s elections and residents raised growing concerns about quality-of-life issues in their neighborhoods. During the public forum, Glendale resident and mother…

Northeastern Towers Annex in Jamaica opens Section 8 housing lottery for seniors

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May. 22, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Sign up for our weekly email newsletter to stay updated on the latest housing lotteries in New York City. New York City has opened a waiting list lottery for one current vacancy and any future openings at Northeastern Towers Annex, an affordable senior housing development located at 161-11 132nd Ave.…