Sep. 13, 2024 By Shane O'Brien The annual Latin Impact Awards presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union celebrated the achievements and impactful work of Latin American community members on Thursday, Sept. 12th. The event, held at Terrace On The Park in Corona, Queens saw dozens of honorees strut and dance their way down the…
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Aug. 23, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon See you in September! Well, September is finally (almost) here and it is time to let the learning begin again. The NYC public school year kicks off on Sept. 5. And with the start of the school year comes an array of changes for students and parents. Over…
Aug. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry Disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody on Rikers Island pending the outcome of his upcoming retrial in Manhattan on rape and sexual assault charges, scheduled to begin in November. Weinstein was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Monday morning during an administrative function under…
Aug. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina A targeted operation launched in May to shut down illegal smoke shops has led to the shuttering of over 195 locations in Queens and hundreds more throughout the five boroughs, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference in the Bronx Wednesday. The Mayor’s announcement…
Jul. 22, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Debate over the Creedmoor Community Master Plan tp create more than 2,700 housing units on the psychiatric hospital's vast campus in eastern Queens continued during the Empire State Development (ESD) virtual public scoping meeting on July 18. Numerous residents and activists pushed for the plan's approval because it would…
Jul. 18, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld Subway riders have faced repeated days of dreadful commuting amidst an oppressive heat wave this week, hearkening back to the infamous 2017 Summer of Hell. On Tuesday, a switch problem at 135th Street caused major delays to the A, B, C, and D lines, forcing the MTA to…
Jul. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry MTA Bridge and Tunnel officers, the NYPD and law enforcement partners impounded 55 vehicles from motorists crossing into Queens on the Whitestone Bridge on Monday, July 8, as a multi-agency crackdown continued unabated.
Jul. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For some school-aged children, the end of the school year also marks the end of regular free meals, which can heighten existing food insecurities. Luckily for students across the five boroughs, the city’s free Summer Meals Program provides free breakfast and lunch distributed at schools, libraries and pools for...
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Jul. 1, 2024 By Christian Murray The Port Authority is launching a summer sale on AirTrain tickets to ease vehicle congestion at JFK Airport amid extensive construction. From July 1 through Labor Day, the AirTrain fare will be reduced to half price, lowering the cost to $4.50 for riders entering or exiting at Howard Beach...
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Jun. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Claire Valdez emerged victorious in the Assembly District 37 race, winning by a substantial 27-point margin over Johanna Carmona— and thumping the incumbent Juan Ardila, who generated about 10% of the votes. Valdez, who brought in 58.6% of the vote, led in every precinct in Ridgewood and Long Island...
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