Jan. 16, 2024 By Mayor Eric Adams This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what he fought for and to carry his legacy forward. We must find new strength to continue…
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UPDATE: Arrest made on theft of disabled toddler’s wheelchair stroller in South Ozone Park
Jan. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina A mother in South Ozone Park has been reunited with her child’s much-needed wheelchair stroller that was stolen from their home at the start of the new year. Police say the item was returned after 25-year-old Daniela Sosa was arrested on Friday, Jan. 8, and charged with grand larceny…
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Centenarian celebration: Holliswood Center in Jamaica honors 100-year-old resident
Jan. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Holliswood Center, a rehabilitation and nursing facility located in Jamaica, celebrated a momentous occasion on Saturday, Jan. 13, honoring its newest centenarian. Mable Hammond, the distinguished guest of honor at the festive event, was surrounded by a joyful gathering in the center’s communal area. Friends, family members, dedicated staff,…
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Episcopal Health Services in Rockaway appoints new CEO
Jan. 15, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS), a prominent health system on the Rockaway Peninsula, has announced the appointment of Dr. Donald T. Morrish, MD, MMM as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bishop Lawrence C. Provenzano, chairman of the EHS Board of Trustees, made the announcement Thursday, marking a significant leadership change for the health system. Morrish, who has been with EHS since 2013, initially joined as the chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology but has served most recently as the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO). During his tenure as CMO, Morrish spearheaded the…
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NYC’s public libraries spared from more cuts, Mayor Adams says — but budget ax set to fall elsewhere Tuesday
Jan. 15, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Mayor Eric Adams will spare the city’s three public library systems from another round of broad budget cuts across city agencies that he is set to announce Tuesday, Hizzoner revealed on Jan. 14.
Prosecutors charge 7 individuals in disturbing Queens kidnapping: DA
Jan. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted a Jamaica couple and five of their accomplices, all from the Bangladeshi community in Queens, for two alleged kidnappings in Jamaica and Woodside last year.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst launches nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Program
Jan. 15, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst celebrated the expansion of the nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Program on Thursday. The program launched at Bellevue Hospital in 2019 and is now available at NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi, Woodhull, Kings County and Elmhurst. The program will be available at NYC Health + Hospitals…
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SNOW ALERT: Up to 4 inches expected in NYC through Tuesday as snowless streak is finally expected to fall
Jan. 15, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki and Ben Brachfeld
New York City’s 700-day snowless streak could finally snap by Tuesday as an approaching front is forecast to bring up to 4 inches of the white stuff to the area.
Queens detectives cuff suspect in deadly vehicle robbery
Jan. 13, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki
Queens detectives arrested a suspect Friday in connection with a deadly vehicle robbery late last year that claimed a man’s life.
Enhance your memory skills: Bayside business event with ‘Memory Master’ Matthew Goerke
Jan. 12, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Bayside Business Association (BBA) is bringing Matthew Goerke, a self-proclaimed American ‘Memory Master’, to their first networking event of the year. Goerke believes that there’s no such thing as a bad memory, only an untrained one. He developed the “Memory Switch” program to train business professionals in developing…
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