Nov. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens Community Board 5 (CB 5) officially voted to oppose all three applications for legal adult-use cannabis dispensaries during its meeting at Christ the King High School in Middle Village, on Wednesday, Nov. 8. As a follow-up to the Community Board 5 Liquor License and Cannabis Committee meeting held last week, board members heard again from the public regarding the proposed sites for the state’s conditional adult-use retail dispensary applicants and moved to vote on the matter once and for all. Once the Liquor License and Cannabis Committee report was shared with the board,…
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10 items to try for Thanksgiving at the new Trader Joe’s in Queens
Nov. 10, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan At the grand opening of the long-awaited Trader Joe’s in Forest Hills, a long line of eager customers stretched around the block in anticipation earlier this week. Clearly, the supermarket known for its creatively concocted items and affordable prices is only growing in popularity. In many ways, the store has a cult following. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it is the perfect time to try some of Trader Joe’s limited items to enjoy this holiday season. Here are 10 must-try items that could end up on your holiday table if you can snag them fast…
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Flushing residents express concern about stolen packages, auto thefts at 109th Precinct meeting
Nov. 10, 2023 By Rachel Butler Approximately 50 Flushing residents gathered at the Bowne Street Community Church on Nov. 8 for the 109th Precinct Community Council meeting, during which many voiced concerns about stolen packages, burglaries and auto thefts. A number of residents from the Latimer Gardens NYCHA complex on Linden Place in Flushing said…
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Thousands of rabbis convene in Cambria Heights to join in prayer for Jewish people around the world
Nov. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall In the wake of the war in Israel and rising antisemitism around the world, approximately 6,500 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis convened at the Old Montefiore Cemetery in Cambria Heights Friday morning for the largest gathering of Jewish leaders in the United States. The purpose of this gathering was to pray for the people…
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School bus driver fatally strikes grandmother in Ozone Park: NYPD
Nov. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend
Nov. 9, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the days grow cooler, Queens continues to offer a variety of activities to consider for your weekend plans. Gather your family and friends for a mix of performances, comedy shows, a basketball clinic and a museum visit, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Friday, Nov. 10 Museum…
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Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in eastern Queens revamped with smoother roads for cyclists and joggers
Nov. 9, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan After two phases of reconstruction, the historic Vanderbilt Motor Parkway has been revamped and recently unveiled for cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy more green space in eastern Queens. The path spans three miles and connects Alley Pond Park in Queens Village to Cunningham Park in Flushing. As one of…
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Queens communities gather at Borough Hall for festive Diwali celebration
Nov. 9, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Around 100 members of Queens’ Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain communities, along with local leaders, gathered together to celebrate Diwali at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Several Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain individuals and organizations were honored at the celebration as well. The celebration kicked off with the lighting of the Diya lamp, which is meant to symbolize the holiday’s message of the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Those honored at the Diwali celebration with citations included Ram Hardowar, Harish Chander Puri,…
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Two individuals sought in three attacks on transit workers in Queens: NYPD
Nov. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD is looking for a pair of individuals who assaulted MTA workers in two Queens police precincts last month. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are searching for a woman who attacked two bus operators in two separate incidents nearly two hours apart in College Point during…
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Queens DA Katz cruises to victory over two challengers to win second term
Nov. 8, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz secured a second term as the borough’s top law enforcement official cruising past two challengers on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with nearly 67% of the vote with more than 97% of the scanners reported, according to unofficial results from the city’s Board of Elections. Howard Beach resident and criminal attorney Michael Mossa finished second with just over 27% on the Republican and Conservative party lines, while retired Judge George Grasso of Douglaston finished third with just over 5%, appearing on the “Public Safety” line. “First and foremost, I want to…
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