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Officials break ground on $4.25 million renovation project at Corona’s William F. Moore Park

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Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Council Member Francisco Moya and NYC Parks representatives broke ground on a $4.25 million redevelopment of William F. Moore Park in Corona on Tuesday afternoon, kickstarting a project that will transform accessibility and improve pedestrian flow at the park. Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue…

Give back in style: Queens Public Library seeks prom attire donations for local teens

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Mar. 26, 2025 By Athena Dawson Give the gift of an unforgettable prom night for Queens high school students this March.  The Queens Public Library is once again collecting donations for its annual Prom X QPL giveaway event, set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at the Cambria Heights Teen Center, located at…

Hamptons man convicted in Queens for trafficking deadly fentanyl: DA

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Mar. 26, 2025 By Bill Parry A jury in Queens Supreme Court convicted a Hamptons drug dealer on Monday of possessing 2 kilos of deadly fentanyl that he was transporting from Suffolk County into Queens to sell the drugs for profit in 2022. Dennis Carrol, 34, of Evergreen Road in Flanders, was found guilty…

Explore, learn, grow: Spring events at Voelker Orth Museum in Flushing

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Mar. 26, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Voelker Orth Museum, located at 149-19 38th Ave. in Flushing, is welcoming the season with a vibrant lineup of spring events designed to help visitors enjoy the warmer weather in its serene bird sanctuary and Victorian garden. Housed in a beautifully preserved home that once belonged to…

Op-ed: Predatory food marketing is fueling health disparities — New York must act

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Myoungmi Kim and Sara Kim When New Yorkers visit Korean Community Services (KCS), they often seek education for lifestyle changes, nutrition counseling, and support for preventing and managing chronic conditions. Many are seniors or people who are food-insecure in need of nutritionally balanced meals and other wellness services to maintain…

NY Senate passes bill to expand free lung cancer screenings; Assembly vote pending

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill S. 2000, a significant step toward improving the early detection and treatment of lung cancer in New York.  The bill is sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo who represents the Senate’s 15th District, which includes the neighborhoods of Glendale, Middle…