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Multiplex Cinemas in Whitestone to officially close in May

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Feb. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Moviegoers have just a couple months left to catch a screening at College Point Multiplex Cinemas in Whitestone.  The movie theater, owned and operated by National Amusements, formally announced Thursday the upcoming closure, citing a “business decision.” The company said the theater’s last day of operation will be May…
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Resorts World NYC to celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend, marking the Year of the Dragon

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Feb. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) will usher in the Year of the Dragon on Sunday as part of its Lunar New Year celebrations, in what is one of the most significant events in Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. The Resorts World team will participate in the Lunar New Year Float Parade on Main Street in Flushing on Saturday, hosted by the Flushing Chinese Business Association, which promises a colorful display of cultural pride and unity. On Sunday at noon the celebration gets underway back in South Ozone Park with a Blessing Ceremony…
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Stadium ‘Noise’: Several residents battle Forest Hills Stadium over concerts

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Feb. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A lawsuit filed against Forest Hills Stadium is calling for the operators to stop holding concerts at the historic open-air venue, citing a deterioration in the quality of life for nearby residents.  The Forest Hills Gardens Corporation, a board that represents 900 properties on 175 acres, filed suit in…
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NYC blind and visually impaired youths take part in spelling bee-like competition at Middle Village school

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Feb. 9, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Several blind and visually impaired kids from New York City gathered to participate in a spelling bee-like competition at P.S./I.S. 49Q in Middle Village on Saturday, Feb. 3. Developed by the Braille Institute, the NYC Braille Challenge relates to reading comprehension, writing speed and accuracy, proofreading, spelling and reading tactile charts and graphs. This competition promotes the importance of Braille literacy and motivates kids with visual impairments to practice and hone their skills in this field. The participating youths, from grades 1-12, competed to earn a spot at Braille Challenge Finals, set to take…
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Residents pack town hall hosted by Sen. Ramos to debate proposed casino development and alternative plan

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Feb. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of people gathered at the New York Hall of Science for a town hall hosted by state Sen. Jessica Ramos Wednesday evening to provide encouragement—or disapproval—of the proposed casino plan by Citi Field or the alternative Phoenix Meadows proposal. A huge line wrapped around the building as residents waited in anticipation to get inside. Part of the massive crowd were required to go into a standby auditorium to watch a live stream of the town hall via Facebook. The meeting, the third to be held by Ramos, was significant, since she said she…
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QNS weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Feb. 9, 2024 By Aidan Pellegrino If you enjoy a wide variety of music and entertainment, along with enjoying quality food, the Queens area is the perfect place for enjoying all of the different forms of entertainment in New York City. From poetry to music, there is plenty to do and enjoy this weekend. Friday,…
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