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LaGuardia’s new Terminal B win major international award for accessibility

Aug. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry The Port Authority and LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, announced on Aug. 9 that the terminal has achieved the highest possible rating for accessibility. Terminal B earned a Gold rating from the Canada-based Rick Hansen Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness,…
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City completes pedestrian safety improvements along Parsons Boulevard corridor in downtown Jamaica

Aug. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry The city has completed a $5.7 million pedestrian safety and infrastructure improvement project in downtown Jamaica on Parsons Boulevard between Archer Avenue and Jamaica Avenue. The project targeted a stretch of Parsons Boulevard that ranks in the top 10% of corridors borough-wide with crashes resulting in fatalities and serious…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

Aug. 10, 2023 By John Schilling There’s plenty to enjoy in Queens this weekend from musical performances and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and tasty food. Check out these events happening throughout the borough, including a multi-cultural dance party, a day of music and food with a view of the East River, a Barbie-themed brunch…
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Asian Americans for Equality hosts back to school giveaway event in Flushing

Aug. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) will be hosting a Back to School Giveaway event in Flushing on Saturday, Aug. 19, featuring free backpacks and school supplies for hundreds of students, information about essential community programs and a raffle.  “Our back to school events are meant to provide a helping…
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Op-Ed: The clock is ticking, Queens! Re-enroll in health insurance now

Aug. 10, 2023 By Assembly member Jessica González-Rojas and New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald The COVID-19 pandemic brought the importance of health insurance in New York state into sharp focus. Millions of New Yorkers signed up for a low-cost state insurance plan and never had to re-enroll as a result…
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In the Community with Council Member Julie Won

Aug. 10, 2023 By Lea Tomaswick Today on In the Community with sponsored by AARP New York, our host Robert Pozarycki, chief content officer for Schneps Media and editor-in-chief of amNY Metro, had the pleasure of speaking with Council Member Julie Won about her community. Council Member Won represents Council District 26 which includes the […]

Northwest Queens rental prices increase as new lease signings decrease: report

Aug. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina According to a new Douglas Elliman report, the median rent in the northwest region of Queens for the month of July was the third highest on record in four months. The median rental price in July increased by 15.5% when compared to the same time last year, the highest…
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