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Teen arrested for allegedly taking part in armed robbery of Forest Hills vendor in August: NYPD

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Oct. 6, 2023 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills arrested a 16-year-old boy Thursday morning and booked him for allegedly taking part in an armed robbery of a street vendor in August. The youngster was not identified because he is a minor. Investigators believe he acted in concert with two other crooks during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 29. The teenager’s partners in crime partners, Jaheim Bradley, 20, of 170th Street in St. Albans and Jesse Mclean, 18, of 89th Avenue in Jamaica Hills, were both busted on the night of Thursday, Sept….
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West Indian sketch comedy show coming to Tangram Mall

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Oct. 6, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The West Indian sketch comedy show “Don’t Pass the Peppa Sauce” (DPTPS) will be performing at Hoi Polloi in the Tangram Mall Saturday, Oct. 14 from 6-10 p.m. The show is driven by creating and fostering inclusion and opportunity for Caribbean creatives. Attendees of the show are advised to…
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Councilman Holden pushes for VA Hospital signage on major roads and highways from DOT

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Oct. 6, 2023 By Anthony Medina Councilman Robert Holden penned a letter to the Department of Transportation on Monday, Oct. 2, urging Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to install adequate street signage for veteran affairs hospitals. In his letter, Holden asks the DOT to consider adding visible and clear signage on nearby highways and major roads to indicate where VA hospitals are located. The added benefit of the DOT’s approval for more signage would also provide veterans with the support and care rightfully earned, Holden expressed. “Considering the significant number of veterans traveling by car to reach their appointments, clear directional signage…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This weekend in Queens holds an exciting array of events to attend. From popular film screenings to relatable comedy shows and culture-filled food bazaars, here’s our handpicked list of events to elevate your weekend plans.    Friday, Oct. 06   Movie Afternoon Presents: About My Father   Come and…
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Flushing Gift Shop sells $1 million Powerball lottery ticket

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Rachel Butler A fashion and gift shop in Flushing has sold a $1 million winning lottery ticket, lottery officials said.  The store, United Fashion Gift Shop, is located at 41-17 Kissena Blvd., on a bustling street in the heart of Flushing. Employees there sold the winning ticket for the Powerball draw…
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Report: NYC on pace to reach only 20% of annual housing production target

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Ethan Marshall According to the latest Multi-Family Foundation Plan Application Report conducted by the Real Estate Board of New York, the city is on pace to produce just 10,000 new units this year. This would be well short of the 50,000 unit target set by Mayor Eric Adams and housing experts…
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Flushing council member offering free flu shots at district office this month

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Rachel Butler Flushing Council Member Sandra Ung will be hosting a free flu shot event at her district office in Flushing on Saturday Oct. 14. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ung’s Flushing office, located at 135-27 38th Ave., Suite 388. Ung was joined by representatives from NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital and the NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital Chinese Community Partnership for Health to make the announcement.  “Flu season can be a challenging time for our community, especially those with underlying health conditions and older adults,” Ung said. “Prevention is…
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Moped-riding knife-wielding robbers at large in 104th Precinct: Police on the hunt

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Anthony Medina The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two crooks in connection to a six-incident robbery pattern in the confines of the 104th precinct. Starting on Friday, Sept. 29, and ending on Sunday, Oct. 1, the two unknown perpetrators were reported to police riding around in a red moped and targeting victims in the early morning hours. Police say the first robbery that involved the two perpetrators happened in the vicinity of Palmetto Street and Cypress Avenue, in Ridgewood, at approximately 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. A 32-year-old male walking alone…
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Rock-style production of ‘The Lightning Thief’ coming to Queens Theatre

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Oct. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Queens Theatre is bringing the beloved book, “The Lightning Thief,” by Rick Riordan, to life on stage with an animated rock-style play on Sunday, Oct. 15.  Join Percy Jackson, a boarding school student facing expulsion, as his life takes a mythic twist when he is shoved into a world filled with Greek gods and creatures, all while being accused of stealing the lightning bolt of Zeus, the ruler of Mount Olympus. “It’s a high-energy retelling of the first Percy Jackson saga with a pulsing rock score, exciting choreography, colorful costumes and inventive staging,” said…
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