Oct. 16, 2023 By Rachel Butler Dozens of Flushing residents filled the hall at Bowne Street Community Church to hear reports of reduced crime and applaud the Officers of the Month during the 109th Precinct Community Council Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Attendees also had the opportunity to voice their concerns to their local officers…
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Oct. 16, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Lottery announced that a prize-winning Take 5 ticket worth more than $36,000 was sold in East Elmhurst on Saturday, Oct. 14. The prize-winning ticket, worth $36,320.50 was sold at DL Deli Grocery Corp., located at 9111 31st Ave. in East Elmhurst. Numbers for the Take 5 are drawn from a field of 1-39. Every day at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., the drawing is televised. The winning prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing. The New York Lottery is the most profitable lottery in…
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Oct. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Unit is investigating an assault that occurred Sunday on board an MTA shuttle bus in South Richmond Hill after a young rider was allegedly attacked for wearing a turban and a face mask, according to authorities. The 106th Precinct reported that the bias crime went…
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Oct. 16, 2023 by Anthony Medina Community Board 9 met inside Queens Borough Hall for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and voted to remain in the Kew Gardens building after some discussions. At the top of the night, the community board recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of mammogram screening. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women. The board also acknowledged the atrocities occurring overseas in the Israel-Hamas War. The conflict has resulted in at least 2,800 deaths on both sides since Hamas launched…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan To make up for a rain cancellation, the city’s only corn maze at Queens County Farm in Floral Park is adding an extra date to their limited Maze by Moonlight lineup. If walking through a corn maze at night with just a flashlight wasn’t spooky enough, the newly added…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Botanical Garden will be hosting ‘Halloween at the Garden’ – a Halloween themed party, this Fall. Children are invited to show off their best Halloween costumes, walk a trick or treat trail and so much more. Set to take place on Sunday Oct. 29 at 12 p.m., there…
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Oct. 13, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The annual “Monster Mash” at St. Mary’s Hospital is making a return this Sunday, Oct. 15 and bringing a range of spooktastic fall activities to Bayside. While the event is open to the whole community, it is a chance for some of St. Mary’s long term patients to experience…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As we inch closer to Halloween, there are plenty of exciting activities to look forward to in Queens this weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for immersive comedy performances or family-friendly fall festivities, here is a selection of events to boost your weekend agenda. Friday, Oct. 13 Bad Trip:…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Bill Parry A Richmond Hill man was sentenced Thursday in Queens Supreme Court to 25 years in prison for attempted murder in connection to a random assault of a six-year-old boy he committed in 2019. The defendant, Laurence Gendrau, lifted the boy over his head and slammed him head-first into the…
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Oct. 12, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan A participatory budgeting process to allow New Yorkers to decide how to spend part of the city’s budget, a fairly novel initiative coined the “The People’s Money,” is now open for idea submissions. Phase 1 of the new cycle kicked off on Oct. 10 and will last until Nov. 19. During this idea generation period, all New Yorkers over the age of 11, and regardless of immigration status, can submit ideas for projects that address the needs of their community. Projects must involve an expense, such as an after-school program or mental health initiative…
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