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CM Sandra Ung welcomes Elderplan/HomeFirst to Flushing, enhancing healthcare access for residents

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Sandra Ung joined community and healthcare leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Elderplan/HomeFirst’s first-ever community office on Friday, Feb. 7. This new resource, located at 36-59 Main St. in Flushing, marks an important milestone for Elderplan/HomeFirst, a healthcare agency that provides quality care to older…

Rep. Grace Meng calls for NASA to block Musk and DOGE access over potential conflict of interest

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Representative Grace Meng has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s potential influence at NASA. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the U.S. government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics research. Meng has penned a letter to acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro calling…

Late for work? The MTA will take the blame and give your boss a note. Here’s how.

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Late to work? Blame it on the train or the bus, because your boss is already there. And you’ll have proof, too. New Yorkers who are late to work, school or any other appointment can get a note from the state-run MTA saying your tardiness was their fault. It’s…

Two Queens natives devote their lives to helping others on the road to addiction recovery

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two seniors with Queens roots have dedicated their lives to those on the road to substance abuse recovery.  David Tanner, 74, and Ira Weiss, 68, dutifully host weekly meetings bringing together dozens of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Attendees range from people currently in Samaritan Daytop…

Here’s what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Outdoor dining in NYC, which was a lifeline for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, will return on April 1.  But New Yorkers will notice the eatery setups will look a little different this year, per new rules in the city’s permanent al fresco dining program, Dining Out…

Outpost Club: The affordable housing solution for renters in NYC looking for flexibility

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate and management platform Outpost Club offers various programs and benefits to help people find and better afford rentals across New York City. Outpost Club helps to provide furnished housing for prospective renters. They also put a lot of effort into screening potential tenants in order…

JetBlue’s 25th anniversary: A quarter-century of innovation, service, and customer care

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Jeff Yapalater JetBlue, New York City’s hometown airline, kicked off its 25th-anniversary celebrations at JFK International Airport today, marking a quarter-century since its inaugural flight took off on Feb. 11, 2000. The airline’s journey began with a bold mission to redefine air travel by offering affordable, customer-centric service. Fast forward…

5 romantic places in Queens to pop the question this Valentine’s Day

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Looking for a sign to take the next big step? Thinking about marriage? Well, this is it—your sign! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question and getting down on one knee is a moment that will stay with you—and your partner—for a lifetime. But finding…

Queens gang leader convicted of murder for 2020 shooting death of Bronx man: DA

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens gang leader was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the death of a 22-year-old Bronx man during a broad daylight shooting in Rufus King Park in Jamaica in October 2020 during a marijuana deal gone wrong. Chance Goode, 22, of Dillon Street…

Kuwait Airways joins international lineup at JFK Terminal 6 in 2026

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Kuwait Airways is landing at JFK Terminal 6 (T6). The airline is the newest and 12th international carrier to choose the new JFK T6 for operations starting in 2026. Kuwait Airways joins Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Australian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Norse Atlantic…