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5 romantic places in Queens to pop the question this Valentine’s Day

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Looking for a sign to take the next big step? Thinking about marriage? Well, this is it—your sign! Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to pop the question and getting down on one knee is a moment that will stay with you—and your partner—for a lifetime. But finding…

Queens gang leader convicted of murder for 2020 shooting death of Bronx man: DA

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry A Southeast Queens gang leader was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the death of a 22-year-old Bronx man during a broad daylight shooting in Rufus King Park in Jamaica in October 2020 during a marijuana deal gone wrong. Chance Goode, 22, of Dillon Street…

Kuwait Airways joins international lineup at JFK Terminal 6 in 2026

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson Kuwait Airways is landing at JFK Terminal 6 (T6). The airline is the newest and 12th international carrier to choose the new JFK T6 for operations starting in 2026. Kuwait Airways joins Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Australian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Norse Atlantic…

Animal Care Centers of NYC to host mobile pet adoption event in Bayside Saturday

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello The Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is hosting a mobile pet adoption event on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center, 212-45 26th Ave.., in Bayside. The event, sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino, will feature cats and dogs of…

Billboard names Forest Hills Stadium one of the top music venues on the East Coast

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Renowned music and entertainment publication Billboard has named Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium as the best amphitheater on the East Coast in a new racking of the best music venues for 2025. The 14,000-capacity stadium, which has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1923 as part…

New York legislators propose bills to protect students from rising harassment and antisemitism on college campuses

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In response to rising rates of antisemitism and discrimination on college campuses, a group of New York state legislators introduced a new package of bills on Monday aimed at protecting students from harassment and bias. The legislation, which targets colleges and universities across the state, was announced by…

Holden marks another successful year of graffiti removal across the 30th Council District

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Robert Holden is marking another successful year of graffiti removal in his district, thanks to a collaborative effort with the Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation (GRRC). In 2024 alone, GRRC cleaned 365 locations across the district, with 105 sites power-washed and 260 repainted, significantly improving the aesthetic…

Ridgewood’s PS68 Q students take a trip to the Intrepid Museum funded by Council Member Holden

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Feb. 11, 2025 By Colum Motherway PS68 Q Elementary School in Ridgewood is buzzing with excitement after a successful partnership with Cultural After School Adventures (CASA), an innovative program designed to spark curiosity and creativity among students.  The collaboration, which brought the Intrepid Engineers Program to the school, culminated in a memorable field trip…

Silvercup Studios partners with local schools to foster next-generation filmmakers in Queens

Silvercup Studios Motion Picture Technical High School Tour

Feb. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry Long before it was one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the nation, Long Island City was an industrial town along the polluted East River, where generations recall the only good smell emanated from the Gordon Baking Company producing the Silvercup brand of bread. After it was shuttered…