May. 1, 2023 By Christian Murray
A Queens pol has introduced legislation targeting landlords who knowingly rent space to stores illegally selling cannabis.
Council bill would fine landlords renting space to storefront operators illegally selling pot
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Downtown Jamaica Jazz Festival returns with free programming at Rufus King Park
May. 1, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Downtown Jamaica Jazz Festival, known for presenting legendary jazz artists and providing a platform to emerging musicians, is returning this year with free programming for the community at Rufus King Park. The festival begins Friday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. with an opening reception and performances at the…
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Relay for Life of Middle Village celebrates 20 year anniversary
May. 1, 2023 Elijah Hamilton On Saturday, June 24, residents are invited to Juniper Valley Park to celebrate Relay for Life of Middle Village‘s 20th anniversary. Rooted in Middle Village for 20 years, The Rally for Life of Middle Village has run numerous fundraisers to help the American Cancer Society (ACS), whose goal is to…
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Gunman sought for firing shots on residential street in downtown Flushing last week: NYPD
May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a gunman and his four associates who were captured on video surveillance outside an adult day care center on Friday, April 26.
Young boy fatally shot by cop 50 years ago honored at South Jamaica intersection
May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
Rarely does a street co-naming ceremony provide a cathartic moment for some of the city’s most potent leaders, but that is precisely what occurred in Southeast Queens on Friday.
Amazin’ Mets Foundation latest contribution will renovate baseball field in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation announced it is contributing more than $445,000 to renovate Baseball Field #10 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
Queens Chamber of Commerce announces new members of its board of directors
May. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry
The Queens Chamber of Commerce welcomed five new members to its board of directors on April 25. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz presided over a swearing-in ceremony at Bourbon Street in Bayside as part of the chamber’s annual meeting and elections of officers and directors.
Two dead within hours in separate Queens crashes
Apr. 30, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld Two men were killed Friday after separate fatal traffic collisions in Queens, including one where the driver fled the scene. Just before 4:40 a.m. on April 28, police say 58-year-old Darryl Younger, of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was crossing Jackson Avenue, near 50th Avenue, in Long Island City when he…
Victoria’s Secrets: A week of pride and gratitude
Apr. 30, 2023 By Victoria Schneps Spring is my favorite time of the year with nature bursting out all around us. Tulips and daffodils bring brilliant color into our lives and the skeletons of graceful trees are now bursting with blooms with brilliant green leaves. Meanwhile, I was bursting with joy, first at our Manhattan…
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Police searching for man who spray painted anti-Asian statement in Far Rockaway
Apr. 29, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police from the 101st Precinct and the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force are searching for the man who spray painted an anti-Asian statement on the front gate of a wine and liquor store in Far Rockaway on April 19. Authorities say that the male suspect exited the A train…
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