Apr. 12, 2023 By Julia Moro The NYPD is looking for three suspects in connection with a series of robberies and carjackings that have taken place in Queens in the last two months. The robberies have occurred within the confines of Queens’ 102nd, 105th, 109th, 110th and 115th police precincts. Police say the first incident…
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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to participate in 2023 Flushing Town Hall Dance Festival
Apr. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is collaborating with Flushing Town Hall to participate in the tenth CrossCurrent Dance Festival May 12. Among the works that the company is expected to perform are “Ashes of a Dead Frog,” “Lullaby for my Favorite Insomniac,” “Introspection” and “Neptune’s Dialog.” This festival will…
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State approves 18 recreational cannabis shop applications from Queens businesses
Apr. 11, 2023 By Julia Moro Last week, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) approved licenses for a slew of new Cannabis shops coming to New York City, 18 of which from Queens. Qualifying businesses had to have a cannabis-related offense that occurred prior to the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and…
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Queens Chamber of Commerce launches competition to crown best empanada in borough
Apr. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry When Rocco’s of Roc Beach was declared the winner of the first-ever Queens’ Best Pizza Competition organized by the Queens Chamber of Commerce in February, the competition proved to be so popular, the borough’s oldest and largest business association decided to launch a follow-up challenge. The Queens Chamber of…
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Annual Flushing Spring Family Day returns to Kissena Corridor Park
Apr. 10, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) hosted its annual Flushing Spring Family Day in partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Garden of Hope, at the Kissena Corridor Park on Saturday, April 8. Families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon with activities like face painting and Zumba while learning about…
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Jason Mraz to perform with The New York Pops at Forest Hills Stadium in August
Apr. 10, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi Jason Mraz is back and better than ever! In Queens and across New York City, fans are eagerly anticipating his upcoming summer concert at Forest Hills Stadium (at West Side Tennis Club) on Aug. 17. The New York Pops, a professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in…
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Jamaica man arraigned on attempted murder charges in shooting of rookie cop: DA
Apr. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry A resident of a Jamaica homeless shelter was criminally charged with attempted murder in the first degree for shooting NYPD rookie Police Officer Brett Boller on Wednesday. Devin Spraggins, 22, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court Friday on a complaint charging him with two counts of attempted murder in…
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Easter Bunny poses with kids visiting the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale
Apr. 7, 2023 By Paul Frangipane The Easter Bunny made his annual visit to The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale this spring season, bringing joy and smiles to children lining up for photos with the famous hare. With pictures offered by Cherry Hill Programs, the bunny was available at the Glendale shopping center beginning in March. The…
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Queens lawmaker announces bipartisan bill to help postal service crack down on recent spike in mail theft
Apr. 7, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Following a rise in stolen checks from neighborhood post offices and mailboxes, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) announced on April 6 that they have introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ability to crack down on postal crime. The USPS Subpoena…
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Duck Donuts celebrates soft opening at new Fresh Meadows location
Apr. 6, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Duck Donuts, known for serving warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts, celebrated its soft opening with local elected officials in Fresh Meadows on Thursday, April 6. Congresswoman Grace Meng, Senator John Liu and Councilwoman Linda Lee attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first Duck Donuts location in New York City…
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