Mar. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As the Bayside Historical Society celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024, the organization continues to have a significant impact on the Bayside community as a whole. Whether it is preserving historical artifacts and buildings or educating the public about the area’s history, the Bayside Historical Society has done a…
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Bayside’s celebrity heritage: A nostalgic journey through maps
Mar. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team Bayside, a community renowned for its illustrious past filled with famous personalities, has some old maps that could take you on a nostalgic journey back to its star-studded history. For years, the area has been a curiosity magnet, attracting inquiries about the homes of notable actors and actresses…
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Op-ed: In Queens, smoke-free buildings are possible!
Mar. 29, 2024 By Ayisha Green: NYC Smoke-Free For decades, we have known the consequences of tobacco smoke on the human body. We went from understanding smoking as a risk to personal health, to understanding that the smoke exhaled or released into the air by a burning cigarette is damaging the health of our loved…
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women’s history month
Mar. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) hosted its third annual “Women Who Lead Reception” earlier this month, where the organization shined a spotlight on six women whose contributions have significantly shaped the southeast Queens community. The event was held on Mar. 14 at GJDC’s Greater Nexus coworking space, located…
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CM Moya announces support for massive Metropolitan Park proposal near Citi Field
Mar. 28, 2024 By Bill Parry
Council Member Francisco Moya announced his support for Metropolitan Park, a proposal put forward by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard Rock International that calls for the construction of an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex on the parking lot just west of Citi Field.
Bayside community rallies against squatters as Council Member Paladino proposes legislation reform
Mar. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Dozens of local residents flocked to a Bayside home earlier this week in support of the property owner who says squatters have taken control of her house and are preventing her from selling the property. The large crowd, which resulted in the NYPD temporarily closing off a block of…
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Woodhaven BID gears up for restaurant week extravaganza in April
Mar. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina The Woodhaven Business Improvement District, an organization dedicated to boosting local commerce, is preparing for the return of Woodhaven Restaurant Week, where participating eateries along Jamaica Avenue offer special deals to customers for a limited time. More than 20 restaurants along Jamaica Avenue will be offering customers unique pricing…
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Six people assaulted during slashing incident at a Jamaica charter school: NYPD
Mar. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson Six people were assaulted at a Jamaica charter school just after noon on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Chaos erupted at New Dawn Charter High School II, located at 89-25 161st St., after a fight broke out in the cafeteria. Police responded to a 911 call about a slashing…
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AI-powered metal detectors coming to NYC subway system in pilot crime-fighting program
Mar. 28, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld & Dean Moses Mayor Eric Adams plans to introduce AI-powered metal detectors into the New York City subway system in a bid to catch illegal guns and knives. The mayor said that the city will begin testing in subway stations high-tech metal detectors manufactured by Evolv Technology, which…
Citing safety concerns, Flushing BID announces free self-defense classes for business owners
Mar. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson With many Flushing business owners and workers feeling unsafe, the Flushing Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a program offering them free self-defense classes. From Wednesday Apr. 3 through June 5, business owners and employees within the zip codes 11354 and 11355 can sign up for free weekly classes…
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