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Queens malls kick off holiday season with Santa photos, parades, and festive events

Shopping Christmas with family and Santa Claus at Shopping Mall

Nov. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The holiday season is set to shine in Queens as Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park roll out festive events from parades to tree lightings, photos with Santa, and a cozy breakfast event for the holiday season. The festivities kick off at Queens Center, located at…

Meng delivers $1.6 million to support new Filipino community center in Woodside

Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres U.S. Rep. Grace Meng formally presented a historic $1.6 million federal grant to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New York to fund the development of a multicultural community center in Little Manila. The ceremony took place on Nov. 1, along Roosevelt Ave. and 69th St., marking… Read more »

Photos: Jackson Heights Halloween Parade celebrates 33 years of community

Nov. 5, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post Staff The annual Jackson Heights Halloween Parade, a beloved tradition in Queens, returned to 37th Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 31, drawing thousands of attendees who came to celebrate with friends, neighbors, and family. Known as one of the largest Halloween events in the borough, the parade… Read more »

Photos: Sunnyside turns into Halloween wonderland as trick-or-treaters flood streets

Nov. 5, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post News Team Sunnyside was the place to be this Halloween, as local businesses and residents alike welcomed a wave of trick-or-treaters for a night of fun, costumes, and community spirit. The neighborhood, which has an eclectic mix of shops, and the historic Sunnyside Gardens transformed into… Read more »

Illegal cannabis dispensary operating near playground shuttered in Sunnyside: DA

Nov. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry An unlicensed cannabis shop in Sunnyside that riled up local residents due to its location on Greenpoint Boulevard across from L/CPL Thomas P. Noonan Jr. Playground has been closed down, Queens District Attorney Melida Katz announced on Monday. A Woodhaven woman who worked at the store was arrested and… Read more »