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Queens’ ‘Best Cover Band’ performing 80s hits at Resorts World NYC Saturday

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Dec. 21, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi The 80s have been making a comeback, and if you can’t get enough of that decade’s unforgettable music, don’t miss White Wedding’s totally radical 80s tribute show, happening Saturday evening, Dec. 23, at Resorts World New York City. Celebrate the holiday season and party all night — like it’s…
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New 696-seat elementary school approved for CM Ung’s Flushing district

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Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York City Council voted to approve a new 696-seat elementary school in Flushing Wednesday, within the confines of Council Member Sandra Ung’s district. The school, which will feature 36 classrooms and two special education rooms, will be built on a 70,000 square foot vacant lot at 137-31 45th St. It will feature a 29,800 square foot play yard on the northern portion of the site. The expectation is for the school to open in September 2027. “This vote is a commitment to providing a quality education and shaping a brighter future for…
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Soccer enthusiasts demand lights at Forest Park during Community Board 9 meeting; Cannabis dispensary applications rejected

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Dec. 21, 2023 By Anthony Medina Advocates for additional lighting in Forest Park turned out in large numbers to plead their case at the Community Board 9 meeting Tuesday night, at the same time nearly a dozen cannabis dispensary applicants waited to see if their businesses would gain board approval. More than 30 park advocates attended the meeting inside Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens, on Dec. 19, in an effort to make the board aware of their struggle to obtain lighting in Forest Park. Pablo Rubio, the executive director of Formativas Barcelona SC – NYC, spoke for the many…
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Lime doubles ridership in the Bronx in 2023, eyes expansion to Queens in 2024

Lime has its best ridership in The Bronx since it's partnership in 2021.

Dec. 21, 2023 By Seamus Higgins While there are many ways to get around New York City via public transportation such as subways, cabs and ferries, some areas of the Bronx lack options compared to the rest of NYC. Lime, a shared electric vehicle company that has provided bikes and e-scooters to Bronxites since 2021,…
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New South Asian senior care facility opens in Jamaica

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Dec. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The elderly care organization CenterLight Healthcare PACE held a grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 12 for a new facility in Jamaica that aims to meet the social and cultural needs of South Asian seniors. The new facility, called the South Asian Cultural Alternative Care Setting, is located at 97-35…
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Lottery opens for ‘affordable apartments’ in Kew Gardens, 1-bedrooms to rent for $3,140

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Dec. 21, 2023 By Christian Murray It’s pitched as an affordable apartment in Queens, yet the rent for a one-bedroom is $3,140 a month. NYC Housing Connect has opened a lottery for 16 “affordable apartments” inside a new 8-story, 51-unit development in Kew Gardens. The building, located at 81-07 Kew Gardens Rd., has been developed by FBL Development, and includes a range of amenities, such as a gym and a rooftop terrace. The units are designated for residents whose income falls within 130% of the area median income (AMI). The range accommodates potential tenants with incomes spanning from $107,658 to…
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Mayor breaks ground on massive affordable housing development at Willets Point

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Dec. 20, 2023 By Aidan Graham and Christian Murray Mayor Eric Adams, flanked by prominent community leaders, gathered in Willets Point Wednesday to mark the groundbreaking of a massive new affordable housing complex slated to go up near Citi Field. The project, located at 38-21 Seaver Way, will provide 880 apartments, representing the first phase…
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