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Local college student to host vegetable seed distribution event April 20

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Apr. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local college student is hosting a vegetable seed distribution event on Saturday, April 20 at the Springfield Park picnic area, located on 146-2 Springfield Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Linda Derry, 19, is a Springfield Gardens resident and self-proclaimed environmentalist. Her event, sponsored by Volunteers for…
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Queens couple of 40 years tie the knot in their hospital room as their dying wish

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Apr. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Sitting side by side in two hospital beds pushed together, Philip Baldi and Donna Johnson exchanged vows and rings at LIJ Forest Hills Hospital as their final wish.  The couple has been together for over 40 years, but never legally tied the knot despite their commitment. But after lengthy…
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Queens World Film Festival to screen over 150 films in Astoria this month 

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Apr. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Queens World Film Festival is returning for its 13th year this month with a roster of 152 independent films representing 19 nations and dozens of filmmakers from the five boroughs.  Over the course of 11 days, the films will be screened together in unique thematic blocs that serve…
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World’s largest Peace Torch relay set to occur in Jamaica Apr. 11

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Apr. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, is set to arrive in Jamaica next week. Hailed as the largest peace torch relay in history, the event will mark the commencement of its extensive four-month journey across North America. The Peace Run involves participants from various countries passing a flaming torch…
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DJ Tiësto set to electrify Forest Hills Stadium in October

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Apr. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Godfather of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) is coming to Queens. Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto is scheduled for a live performance on Oct. 25, at the iconic Forest Hills Stadium. The announcement has sent waves of excitement throughout the Tri-State area, as fans of EDM anticipate the opportunity…
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