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Foo Fighters to perform at Citi Field next summer

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Oct. 4, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Foo Fighters are scheduled to perform at Citi Field July 17 and July 19 in 2024 as part of their “Everything or Nothing at All” tour. These shows are part of the band’s upcoming stadium tour throughout the summer of 2024, celebrating the launch of their 11th studio album in 2023, “But Here We Are.” Citi Field will be the first stop of this tour. This will mark the band’s first series of shows at Citi Field since 2015, when lead singer and guitarist Dave Grohl was limited to sitting on stage after…
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Ridgewood Savings Bank welcomes new board member with longtime trustees set to retire

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Oct. 4, 2023 By Anthony Medina Ridgewood Savings Bank is preparing to say farewell to two longtime trustees and welcome a new face to the board this month. Navy Djonovic, a partner at the White Plains-based accounting services firm, Maier Markey and Justic LLP, since 1999, joins the Ridgewood Savings Bank board of trustees with financial acumen and extensive experience as an executive leader. As the bank moves into its second century of serving New York as the largest mutual savings bank, Ridgewood Savings Bank says Djonovic’s leadership at the accounting firm and strategic governance experience will add another valuable…
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Congressional candidate running for George Santos’ seat thanks community for recent surge in fundraising

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Oct. 3, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Since announcing his campaign to oust embattled Rep. George Santos toward the end of July, Congressional candidate Michael Sapraicone announced he has raised $596,000, including around $546,000 in cash. He hopes to further build upon this momentum in the month of October, with plans to hold fundraisers. “I am extremely grateful for the overwhelming support being given to my campaign,” Sapraicone said. “I am being offered the type of encouragement that redoubles my commitment to serve the residents of New York’s 3rd Congressional district who want a Republican on Capitol Hill to represent them,…
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Queens College welcome White House officials for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week

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Oct. 3, 2023 By Rachel Butler U.S. Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Nasser Paydar visited Queens College last month in support of President Joseph Biden’s first-ever proclamation designating Sept. 25 through Oct. 1 as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander–Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week. Queens College President Frank H. Wu met with Paydar, who holds the position of the highest-ranking federal higher education official, and others from the White House for a tour of the campus and a discussion with fellow colleagues. Federal support for AANAPISIs, affordability and student retention initiatives, maintaining multiple minority-serving institution statuses and student mental health…
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Cold-pressed with art and culture, new juice shop opens in Bellerose

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Oct. 3, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Juice That Simple opened their doors in Bellerose this past weekend and is infusing juicing with art and culture.  The walls of the Black-owned shop are lined with Basquiat-esque art and carefully curated music fills every corner of the shop situated on Jamaica Avenue. The open air space feels bigger than it is with towering ceilings and an abundance of light flooding in. Extra touches such as a vinyl player and records on display give the health-conscious juice bar added personality.  “Simplicity is key for us,” said one of the owners, Ashari James, reflecting…
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Suspect sought for shooting man in the face in Springfield Gardens: NYPD

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Oct. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry A 24-year-old man survived after being shot in the face in Springfield Gardens on Monday morning and police are continuing their search for the gunman who was behind the shooting. Detectives from the 105th Precinct are investigating the felony assault case that went down at 9:30 a.m. on Oct….
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Queens officials help celebrate Lewis Latimer’s 175th birthday

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Oct. 3, 2023 By Rachel Butler The Lewis Latimer House Museum in Flushing have thanked Queens Rep. Grace Meng, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Sandra Ung, among others for speaking at celebrations to mark the 175th birthday of Lewis Latimer, which took place at the museum on Sept. 16. The celebration was free to the public and filled with lively performances, engaging science and art activities for people of all ages. “We extend our sincerest gratitude to our esteemed speakers at Lewis Latimer’s 175th birthday celebration,” a Lewis Latimer House Museum representative said in a statement to…
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Get ready to embrace fall with spooky delights and markets in Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village & Glendale

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Oct. 3, 2023 By Anthony Medina Fall has arrived in Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village and Ridgewood, as evidenced by the opening of fall markets and more autumn-themed events in the area. For those who love all things plaid, pumpkin spice and everything spooky, there is an abundance of events to look forward to. Haunted House The Ridgewood Asylum, proclaimed as New York City’s most terrifying interactive Haunted House and Escape Room experience, will open its doors beginning on Friday, Oct. 13, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Located on 1080 Wyckoff Ave. in Ridgewood, this long-lasting haunted house actually plans…
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