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Consider these 4 fitness tips to keep your children active this winter

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Jan. 25, 2024 By Sam Gornes With fewer daylight hours and colder temperatures, it’s only natural to want to stay inside to keep cozy and warm. Especially during winter breaks and days off for holidays, children may want to curl up in front of the TV or computer to watch movies or play video games. But the change in season does not change kids’ needs for physical activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that youth of all ages stay physically engaged throughout the day to encourage growth and development. At the Long Island City-based nonprofit New York…
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Queens Borough President to host second annual tech and job fair Saturday

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Jan. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is set to host the second annual Queens Tech and Job Fair, reinforcing his commitment to diversifying the tech industry and connecting communities of color to this growing sector. The fair will be held this Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m….
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Episcopal health services to inaugurate new orthopedics facility in Far Rockaway Thursday

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Jan. 24, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is set to mark a significant milestone in healthcare provision for Far Rockaway and surrounding communities. On Thursday, Jan. 25, EHS, in collaboration with South Island Orthopedics, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am to celebrate the opening of South Island Orthopedics’ new offices…
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Affordable housing lottery opens in Douglaston, rent starts at $1,522 a month

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Jan. 24, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A total of 17 affordable housing units up for grabs in Douglaston, with monthly rents ranging from $1,522-$3,753. The units are part of a 5-story residential complex going up at 241-15 Northern Blvd. The development consists of 55 residences, with 38 of them at market rate. A lottery has…
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