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NYC Council passes key legislation to boost parking garage safety, led by Queens Council Member Brooks-Powers

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May. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson NYC Council Majority Whip Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (D-31) sponsored legislation aimed at enhancing safety in parking garages. As part of a package of bills, the New York City Council passed Intr. No. 135, on Thursday, May 23, which Brooks-Powers championed. Intr. No. 135 mandates a comprehensive study to evaluate…
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Pepper spray incident at Flushing middle school injures dozens

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May. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson and Bill Parry Chaos erupted at a middle school in Flushing on Thursday morning when a pepper spray device was discharged in the school cafeteria, affecting dozens of students and staff. The incident occurred at 10:40 a.m. at P.S./M.S. 219, located at 144-39 Gravett Rd. Police reported that 43…
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Queens Public Library in Elmhurst unveils new eco-friendly garden with support from National Grid

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May. 23, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Officials from Queens Public Library were joined by National Grid benefactors on Wednesday afternoon to cut the ribbon on Elmhurst Library’s transformed garden.  The community celebrated the beautification of the 1,800-square-foot space, which now has a habitat for butterflies, bees and other insects to live in harmony with the…
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Rental prices in Queens increase over 4% year-over-year: report

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May. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units in Queens increased 4.32% year-over-year in April 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios in Queens had by far the biggest jump in rental price, rising 10.19% year-over-year, from $2,128 in April…
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