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Chanukah celebration returning to Cunningham Park for fifth year

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Nov. 27, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The fifth annual Light Up The Night, a menorah lighting ceremony in honor of Chanukah, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10, in Cunningham Park.  Organizers of the event, which includes the Bukharian Jewish Community Center and Queens Jewish Community Council, expect over 2,000 people to attend. This year, Chanukah will begin on Thursday, Dec. 7 and end on Friday, Dec. 15.  Israeli singer Gad Elbaz will deliver a live performance at the event. And for the first time, the lighting ceremony will feature a fireworks display. There will also be grand prizes such…
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Queens students celebrate social action artwork installation at Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows

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Jun. 7, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Students from 11 public schools in Queens gathered at Cunningham Park in Fresh Meadows on May 31 to celebrate their artwork that is now displayed on benches that address social issues afflicting them and their communities.  The students’ brightly painted artwork, which will be on display through August, addresses…
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