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Constituents gather in front of George Santos’ Douglaston office calling for his expulsion before Congressional recess

Jul. 25, 2023 By Ethan Marshall More than two dozen constituents on Tuesday gathered outside of Congressman George Santos’ Douglaston office to call for his expulsion before Congress leaves for recess Friday. The protest was organized by Concerned Citizens of NY-03, alongside Empire State Voices. While Democrats in Congress recently introduced a motion to censure Santos,…
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Ridgewood’s 104th Precinct continues its crusade to rid illegal motorbikes from local streets

Jul. 25, 2023 By Anthony Medina The 104th Precinct is actively confiscating illegally operated motorbikes and ensuring that storage options remain open for future potential seizures. On Sunday, July 16, the precinct transferred 25 confiscated motorbikes to the NYPD auto pound located in Brooklyn. These illegal, unregistered motorbikes confiscated from the streets by your 104…
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Retired NYPD detective announces candidacy for George Santos’ Congressional seat

Jul. 25, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Former NYPD Detective Michael Sapraicone, a Richmond Hill native and current Long Island resident, on July 24 announced his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District seat in the 2024 election. Sapraicone hopes to secure the Republican nomination and replace controversial Congressman George Santos. Sapraicone said he was inspired to…
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Powerball Powerplay ticket worth $100,000 sold in Breezy Point

Jul. 25, 2023 By Julia Moro The New York Lottery announced the third-prize-winning Powerplay ticket, worth $100,000, was sold in Breezy Point. The winning ticket was sold at Deirdre Maeves Supermarket located at 202-36 Rockaway Point Blvd. The Powerplay winner marks the continuation of Queens’ hot streak in terms of winning lottery tickets. Earlier this…
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Forest Hills resident launches new initiative to create mural highlighting community’s rich history

Jul. 25, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Forest Hills resident and local preservationist Michael Perlman is spearheading a new initiative to create a large-scale architectural and cultural history mural in the community.  Perlman, who is chair of the Rego-Forest Preservation Council and a member of Four Borough Neighborhood Preservation Alliance, said the mural will be a…
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Special election for vacant Queens Assembly District 27 seat to be held in September

Jul. 24, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Gov. Kathy Hochul on July 24 announced that a special election will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to fill the vacant Assembly District 27 seat previously held by Assemblyman Daniel Rosenthal who resigned in June.  As Hochul is currently out of New York state, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado…
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‘It’s like a calling’: Inside an Ozone Park resident’s journey from convicted felon to legal cannabis shop owner in Astoria

Jul. 24, 2023 By John Schilling When 29-year-old Jeremy Rivera stood before a judge in Queens County Court on Aug. 8, 2016, he was sentenced to two years in Gouverneur Correctional Facility in Upstate New York for a non-violent crime: possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. Prior to his arrest, Rivera was…
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Bayside White Castle now fully open after completing renovations

Jul. 24, 2023 By Ethan Marshall After months of work, the renovations to the White Castle at 213-17 Northern Blvd. in Bayside have finally been completed. The restaurant’s dining room, which had been closed off to the public throughout much of the process, is now open and already getting plenty of use. According to a…
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