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Winning Take 5 tickets sold in Jamaica, St. Albans

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Nov. 13, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Top-prize winning tickets were sold in Jamaica and St. Albans for the midday drawing on Saturday, Nov. 11, according to the New York Lottery. Both winning tickets amounted to a $10,226.50 prize. The winning ticket in Jamaica was sold at a Associated Supermarket, at 153-30 89th Ave., while the St. Albans ticket was bought at Linden Convenience Store Corp, located at 189-07 Linden Blvd. Take 5 drawings are televised twice every day, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The numbers are drawn from a field of 1-39. Prizes of any amount can be claimed…
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Drivers beware: MTA activates bus lane enforcement cameras along Jamaica Avenue

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Nov. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry The MTA has activated the bus lane enforcement camera on the Q54 route in southeast Queens. The NYC Department of Transportation will issue warning notices to violators during the first 60 days on implementation The Q54 route is now the 21st bus route to have Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) cameras activated on its route and it is the fifth activation by the MTA so far this year. ABLE cameras capture drivers violating bus lane rules in real time and are aimed at deterring motorists from blocking these lanes to improve bus service and…
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Queens Community Board 5 votes to oppose proposed locations for cannabis dispensaries due to proximity to schools

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Nov. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens Community Board 5 (CB 5) officially voted to oppose all three applications for legal adult-use cannabis dispensaries during its meeting at Christ the King High School in Middle Village, on Wednesday, Nov. 8.  As a follow-up to the Community Board 5 Liquor License and Cannabis Committee meeting held last week, board members heard again from the public regarding the proposed sites for the state’s conditional adult-use retail dispensary applicants and moved to vote on the matter once and for all.  Once the Liquor License and Cannabis Committee report was shared with the board,…
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10 items to try for Thanksgiving at the new Trader Joe’s in Queens

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Nov. 10, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan At the grand opening of the long-awaited Trader Joe’s in Forest Hills, a long line of eager customers stretched around the block in anticipation earlier this week. Clearly, the supermarket known for its creatively concocted items and affordable prices is only growing in popularity. In many ways, the store has a cult following.  With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it is the perfect time to try some of Trader Joe’s limited items to enjoy this holiday season. Here are 10 must-try items that could end up on your holiday table if you can snag them fast…
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Flushing residents express concern about stolen packages, auto thefts at 109th Precinct meeting

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Nov. 10, 2023 By Rachel Butler Approximately 50 Flushing residents gathered at the Bowne Street Community Church on Nov. 8 for the 109th Precinct Community Council meeting, during which many voiced concerns about stolen packages, burglaries and auto thefts. A number of residents from the Latimer Gardens NYCHA complex on Linden Place in Flushing said…
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Thousands of rabbis convene in Cambria Heights to join in prayer for Jewish people around the world

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Nov. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall In the wake of the war in Israel and rising antisemitism around the world, approximately 6,500 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis convened at the Old Montefiore Cemetery in Cambria Heights Friday morning for the largest gathering of Jewish leaders in the United States. The purpose of this gathering was to pray for the people…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Nov. 9, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As the days grow cooler, Queens continues to offer a variety of activities to consider for your weekend plans. Gather your family and friends for a mix of performances, comedy shows, a basketball clinic and a museum visit, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Friday, Nov. 10 Museum…
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Queens communities gather at Borough Hall for festive Diwali celebration

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Nov. 9, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Around 100 members of Queens’ Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain communities, along with local leaders, gathered together to celebrate Diwali at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center in Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Several Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain individuals and organizations were honored at the celebration as well. The celebration kicked off with the lighting of the Diya lamp, which is meant to symbolize the holiday’s message of the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Those honored at the Diwali celebration with citations included Ram Hardowar, Harish Chander Puri,…
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