Tag: Queens

Assembly Member Nily Rozic honors local educator during Women’s History Month

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Nily Rozic is celebrating trailblazing women who are making a lasting impact in their communities during Women’s History Month. This year’s national theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” emphasizes the importance of honoring those who uplift and educate future generations. Rozic’s recognition of…

‘Queens: The World’s Borough’ sculpture unveiled in Forest Hills to celebrate diversity

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…

Bayside Business Association highlights growth, leadership and energy updates at annual meeting

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Bayside Business Association (BBA) held its annual membership meeting on Thursday, March 21, at The Douglaston Club, 600 West Dr., Douglaston. BBA board members, State Senator John Liu, and representatives from Panel NY Energy provided updates on their latest projects and remained available to answer questions from attendees.…

Whitestone mechanic found dead in his auto shop Monday, police investigating

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Mar. 18, 2025 By Dean Moses Detectives are investigating the death of a mechanic found with lacerations to his body inside his Whitestone business on Monday. According to police sources, the 65-year-old male victim was discovered unconscious and unresponsive at around 3:07 p.m. on March 17 inside Mekniko Autoworks located at 148-20 Cross Island…

Flushing Town Hall bridges generations of musical talent at Majors and Minors of Jazz event

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Mar. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall is bringing together the freshest young talent and seasoned legends in one unforgettable performance at their “Majors and Minors of Jazz” concert on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The event at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, will feature two quintets of “minor” musicians, ages 12-19,…

Fare evasion runs rampant at this Queens subway station even as number of cheaters drop

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Mar. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Queens subway station has become the latest hotspot for fare evasion as the MTA continues to battle the revenue-losing scourge throughout the city’s transit system.  During amNewYork Metro’s visit to the 61st Street subway station on the 7 line in Woodside on March 8, a reporter witnessed…

March 8: How to celebrate International Women’s Day in Queens

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Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Who runs the world? Women! International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed annually on March 8, serving as a global tribute to the social, economic, political and cultural contributions of women. While the day is often marked by celebratory social media posts and acknowledgments from organizations, brands, and public…