Mar. 20, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 20-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in broad daylight by at least a half-dozen attackers in Woodhaven last week.
Man stabbed repeatedly by a gang of at least a half dozen attackers in Woodhaven: NYPD
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Congressman Meeks secures millions in federal funds for Jamaica based projects
Mar. 20, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-5) secured over $15 million in federal funding for 15 local projects in his southeastern Queens district. The projects range from environmental restoration projects to workforce development, as well as affordable housing for vulnerable groups. In total, he secured $15,489,582 that will directly affect residents…
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Community divided over migrant shelter at Maspeth synagogue
Mar. 20, 2024 By Anthony Medina A dueling rally was held in Maspeth Saturday outside a synagogue turned migrant shelter where about 50 opponents and 20 supporters stood their ground on opposite sides of Grand Avenue. The Maspeth Jewish Center, located at 66-64 Grand Ave., which began operating as a 15-bed temporary housing facility for migrant men earlier this month, sparked controversy among some residents both in-person and through social media. Demonstrators at Saturday’s protest made their voices heard through chants and signage that clearly stated their stance on the migrant shelter and the crisis as a whole. Protesters against…
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Queens dominates list of NYC’s smallest condos: Report
Mar. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Five neighborhoods in Queens were found to be among the 10 areas citywide that have the smallest median condo size, according to a recent report by the real estate firm PropertyShark. The neighborhoods included South Astoria, Maspeth, Old Astoria, Long Island City and Kew Gardens Hills. South Astoria, which the report defines as the southeast section of the neighborhood, was ranked as having the smallest median condo sizes in all of New York City, at just 631 square feet. Maspeth placed fourth on the list with a median condo size of 671 square feet;…
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Queens senior beaten to death by son during domestic dispute at their shared Corona home Monday: NYPD
Mar. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 79-year-old Corona man was beaten to death by his son during a domestic dispute at their home on Monday afternoon.
JFK Millennium Partners sign safety pledge to Terminal 6 construction crew
Mar. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the development company that started construction on Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport last year, held a safety pledge commitment event earlier this month. More than 5oo construction workers, who are working on the $4.2 billion project slated to open in 2026, attended the event and signed a safety agreement with Gary LaBarbera, President of the NY State Building and Construction Trades Council, and JMP’s interim CEO Steve Thody. Construction union representatives were also at the March 14 event. The event was co-sponsored by JMP’s design-build partner AECOM…
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“Easter Bunny” Nick Cannon visits St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Queens
Mar. 19, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann The lobby of St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside was hopping with excitement as young patients were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Easter Bunny, portrayed by comedian, television host, and actor Nick Cannon on Monday. The Easter “Egg-stravaganza” was hosted by Nick Cannon’s and Alyssa Scott’s Zen’s Light Foundation and included face painting, clowns, and Easter-themed trinkets and treats like cupcakes and lollipops provided by Jador Choc and Event Planning. Before the big arrival, kids lined up at the tables with the aid of their caretakers to pick up their Easter bounty…
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New all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ joint set to open in Howard Beach
Mar. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Howard Beach is in for a treat, with a new all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hotpot joint set to open its doors in the neighborhood. Residents will soon be able to enjoy sizzling steak and mouth-watering sides at KPot, located at 161-53 Crossbay Blvd. The Howard Beach location will be the first KPot to open in Queens. The restaurant chain has more than 50 locations nationwide. It is unclear when the restaurant will actually open, although residents are waiting in anticipation. Members of a Howard Beach Facebook group posted comments when they heard the news…
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Queens lawmaker joins rally for traffic safety measures following tragic death of 8-Year-old boy in East Elmhurst
Mar. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry State Sen. Jessica Ramos, joined by other elected officials and safe streets advocates, rallied Friday to demand the NYS Assembly include Sammy’s Law and other traffic safety measures in the final state budget—just two days after 8-year-old Bayron Palomino Arroyo was struck and killed in her district while walking…
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Ridgewood group launches petition calling for pedestrian and cyclist safety changes
Mar. 18, 2024 By Anthony Medina A group of residents who have formed Ridgewood Rides — an advocacy group of bicyclists that calls for safe streets — have launched a petition demanding safer access for cyclists and pedestrians to the Ridgewood Reservoir. The Ridgewood Reservoir, located within Highland Park, is situated on the border of Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods, including Bushwick and Cypress Hills. The group has garnered approximately 800 signatures in its quest to make access to the 1.18 miles of park space safe to enjoy the neighborhood’s greenery. Advocates of the petition are calling for protected bike lanes and…
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