May. 30, 2024 By Czarinna Andres City officials, including NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., broke ground on the $41 million renovation of the 85-year-old Tide Gate Bridge in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, on Monday, May 28. The bridge, also known as Porpoise Bridge, spans 36 feet wide and…
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Six Queens neighborhoods rank among those with most excessive property fees in NYC: report
May. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens neighborhoods of Flushing, College Point, Glen Oaks, Jackson Heights, Briarwood and Jamaica Estates ranked within the top ten neighborhoods in New York City with the most excessive property fees, according to a report by the financial services company CashNetUSA. The property fees taken into account for this…
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Ridgewood receives new Met Fresh Supermarket on Fresh Pond Road with open arms
May. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Met Fresh Supermarket, a network of independently owned and operated supermarkets, has officially opened its doors at 67-09 Fresh Pond Rd. in Ridgewood. The supermarket celebrated its grand opening on Friday, May 24, drawing a crowd that included local nearby residents, friends, Met Fresh officials, and City Council Member…
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Gunman sought in an attempted armed robbery in Jamaica Hills that left a victim injured in beatdown: NYPD
May. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 44-year-old man was viciously beaten during an attempted armed robbery in broad daylight last week in Jamaica Hills.
Summer fun on a budget: Free activities to explore in Queens
May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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Fresh Meadows realty group donates pizza to officers of 107th Precinct for work they have done in community
May. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Fresh Meadows-based real estate firm Commerce Realty Group, located on the second floor of 77-11 164th St., recently donated seven pizza pies from John’s Pizza at 83-40 Parsons Blvd. to the 107th Precinct. Commerce Realty Group broker and owner Marc Richter felt that doing something like this would…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: felony assaults rise, burglaries decline in May 2024
May. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The amount of felony assaults across both northern and southern Queens soared during the 28-day period from April 29 to May 26, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Tuesday. However, burglaries ended up decreasing at the…
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Maspeth Memorial Day Parade: A heartfelt tribute to military service members
May. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina Maspeth residents, clad in patriotic reds, whites and blues, gathered on Grand Avenue on Sunday, May 26, for the much-anticipated Maspeth Memorial Day Parade, which featured an impressive array of participants this year. The Maspeth Memorial Day Parade kicked off promptly on Sunday afternoon at Walter Garlinge Park, located…
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Whitestone’s brand new drainage system spanning 120 blocks is finally complete days before hurricane season
May. 29, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After almost a decade in the making and a $128 million investment from the city, a complete overhaul of Whitestone’s sewer system is finally complete. The area’s elected officials, city agency heads and the workers who made it all happen, gathered on a quiet residential street Tuesday afternoon to…
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Bell Blvd Food and Music Festival returning to Bayside this weekend
May. 29, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The 2024 ‘Bell Blvd Food and Music Fest’ will take over eight blocks in Bayside this Sunday, June 2, with dozens of bites to try and several live music performances to enjoy. The biggest draw of the event is the popular “Restaurant Stroll,” which allows attendees to sample a…
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