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Survivors speak out: Stories of resilience at Far Rockaway’s Denim Day event

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May. 2, 2024 By Athena Dawson On Saturday, Apr. 27, Far Rockaway community activist Theresa Racine hosted a Denim Day event at Hammel Playground, situated at Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach 84th Street. Denim Day, which usually occurs on the last Wednesday of April, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, serves as a day of action…
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Rep. Meeks assures Cambria Heights: Vacant Rite Aid will not become a shelter

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May. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-5) addressed residents’ concerns during a Queens Community Board 13 virtual meeting on Thursday, Apr. 29. He assured the Cambria Heights community that the vacant Rite Aid at 222-14 Linden Blvd. would not be converted into a shelter. This announcement comes after weeks of active…
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Sammy’s Law passed: Queens leaders hail new legislation enabling NYC to lower speed limits for safer streets

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May. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Queens Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas and State Senator John Liu joined community advocates Tuesday to celebrate the passage of Sammy’s Law, a legislation that allows for New York City to determine its own speed limits, in the latest New York State budget. The legislation is meant to help reduce traffic…
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Get ready to dance! Global Mashup Series brings Haitian dance and Latin music to Flushing Town Hall this Saturday

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Apr. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson Are you ready for a unique mashup of amazing Caribbean music and dance this May? Flushing Town Hall is hosting another edition of their popular Global Mashup Series, where Haitian dance meets Puerto Rican salsa music on stage this Saturday, May 4.   Brooklyn-based Jalopy Theatre, will take over Flushing…
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Council Member Ung offers monthly financial aid workshops for seniors and disabled in Flushing

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Apr. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Sandra Ung, who represents Flushing and surrounding areas, has announced a new initiative aimed at assisting senior citizens and disabled residents with their financial concerns. Starting Apr. 30, representatives from the Department of Finance will be available at her district office, located at 136-21 Latimer Pl., Suite…
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