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Vincent Riso, influential Queens developer and philanthropist, dies at 90

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Mar. 19, 2025 Staff Report Vincent “Vinny” Riso, senior principal of the Bayside-based Briarwood Organization and a lifelong advocate for affordable housing and community service, died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was 90 years old and surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born on September 7, 1934, in Queens, New York.…

Queens Public Library earns spot on Forbes’ best midsize employers list

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Public Library (QPL) has been recognized as one of the top midsize employers in the United States, ranking 46th on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The annual list, compiled by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, evaluates companies with 1,000 to…

Queens youth to showcase talent at Garden of Dreams show at Radio City on April 8

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Young performers from across the tri-state area, including talented acts from Queens, will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall on April 8 for the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show, a heartwarming showcase that gives children facing adversity a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the iconic…

St. John’s University hosts National Poetry Month events in April

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens residents with a passion for the arts can celebrate National Poetry Month at St. John’s University, which is hosting a series of readings and lectures on its Queens campus in April. Titled “Spring Poetry in Performance,” the event will feature a lineup of poets, followed by a…

LIJ Forest Hills among top hospitals for patient safety for second consecutive year

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Forest Hills-based hospital had been recognized for its high patient safety standards. Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Forest Hills Hospital, located at 102-01 66th Rd., has been recognized for its exceptional patient safety standards, earning a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. The hospital ranked among the…

Sen. John Liu urges extension of April 1 CDPAP transition deadline to prevent care disruptions

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. John Liu has warned that thousands of Medicaid patients may face disruptions to critical at-home care if the state legislature does not extend the April 1 deadline allowing patients and caregivers to transition to statewide fiscal intermediary Public Partnerships, LLC. Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) is now…

Over 250 runners chase the pot of gold at St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Half Marathon

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Mar. 18, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Over 250 runners kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Sunday, Mar. 2, with The Queens St. Patrick’s 5K and Half Marathon. An additional five participants completed the virtual 5K. Runners from across the city toed the start line to celebrate the Irish…