Tag: New York

Unwind at Spa Castle, a five-story wellness destination in College Point

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Jul. 14, 2025 By Jessica Militello Looking to unwind this summer but could do without the crowded beaches and pools? Then, Spa Castle in College Point offers the perfect escape at their five-story wellness destination. The hidden gem, located at 131-10 11th Ave. in College Point has been in the neighborhood since 2006 offering…

Man assaults 86-year-old woman in Queens because she asked to move past him

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Queens detectives are on the hunt for a brute who assaulted an 86-year-old woman last week because she asked to move so she could pass him in an apartment building hallway. According to police sources, the attack occurred inside the Ravenswood Houses located at 23-03 36th Ave. in Astoria at around 7 p.m. on…

U.S. Navy honors Whitestone native with Sailor of the Year award for excellence in medicine

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Mar. 28, 2025 By QNS News Team A Whitestone sailor has been named the 2024 Sailor of the Year for U.S. Navy Medicine, recognizing his exceptional service and leadership. Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Baretela, was recently honored as the 2024 Sailor of the Year for U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC)…

Snowstorm in the forecast Sunday as NYC ahead of an arctic blast

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Jan. 18, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki New Yorkers should get their shovels out for Sunday as a snowstorm is expected to bring 2 to 5 inches of the white stuff to the Big Apple. The storm is on the leading edge of a cold front that will pass through the area, bringing a blast…

Flushing hits the jackpot: Two lucky tickets sold, including a $256M Powerball winner

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Dec. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The holidays came early for two lucky Flushing residents. The New York Lottery announced on Sunday that two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Flushing for the Dec. 7 drawing, one of which is worth a staggering $256 million. The jackpot-winning ticket was sold at Hua Lian Supermarket,…

Meng delivers $1.6 million to support new Filipino community center in Woodside

Nov. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres U.S. Rep. Grace Meng formally presented a historic $1.6 million federal grant to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New York to fund the development of a multicultural community center in Little Manila. The ceremony took place on Nov. 1, along Roosevelt Ave. and 69th St., marking… Read more »