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Jamaica Estates couple charged with horrific infant abuse at home daycare: DA

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a married couple from Jamaica Estates for abusing nine infants and toddlers at the daycare center they operated in the home on 188th Street near Midland Parkway, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday. Ilya Davydov, 48, and Ksenia Davydov, 41, promised…

New York officials and organizations denounce reports of Trump move to stop congestion pricing

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…

New York becomes first state to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kim, who previously secured the holiday’s…

Newtown High School students showcase cultural pride in Lunar New Year event

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Jan. 30, 2025 Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Newtown High School, a historic institution in Elmhurst known for its diverse student body and strong community engagement, hosted a lively Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24. The event, marking the Year of the Snake, was held at the school’s auditorium. It featured traditional…

Sen. James Sanders partners with JASA to provide free legal services for seniors

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson Navigating legal challenges can be daunting, especially for older adults facing housing issues, financial concerns, or elder abuse. To help address these challenges, State Sen. James Sanders Jr., in collaboration with JASA’s Legal Services for Elder Justice (LSEJ), is offering free legal assistance to seniors in Queens. Sanders…

Photos: Year of the Snake honored with mesmerizing performances at Kupferberg Center

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Jan. 30, 2025 QNS News Team The Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College welcomed the Year of the Snake with a vibrant and culturally rich Lunar New Year celebration featuring the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company. The two-day event, held on Jan. 25 and 26, showcased a series of dynamic performances blending ancient…

Scaffolding down, school refreshed: PS 31 in Bayside completes renovations

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello After nearly a decade of delays, PS 31 The Bayside School in Bayside has finally completed its long-awaited renovations. The school located at 211-45 46th Rd., marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 12, celebrating the long-overdue improvements that had left the building shrouded in scaffolding…

Notorious squatter pleads guilty to illegally occupying Flushing home: DA

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry An East Flushing man pleaded guilty to a felony and is expected to be sentenced to two years in prison for illegally occupying a single-family home in Flushing and renting out rooms to others last year. When the homeowner regained access to the property and changed the locks,…

Ten Queens neighborhoods rank among 50 most expensive in NYC: report

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens accounted for ten of the 50 most expensive New York City neighborhoods to reside in 2024, according to a report by the real estate data site PropertyShark. Despite the borough’s prevalence on the list, none of its neighborhoods ranked among the top ten most expensive neighborhoods. Hunters…