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Electric shuttle service launches in Rockaways, providing green transportation to underserved communities

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Sep. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A fully electric shuttle service is now running in the Rockaways, offering eco-friendly transportation as part of a new program. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), in partnership with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), announced the program’s launch on Monday, Sept. 23.   Circuit…

Amazin’ Mets Foundation names amputee baseball team Legacy Award winners

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Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation presented the Louisville Slugger Warriors Amputee Baseball Team with a $5,000 check on Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of the foundation’s second annual Legacy Award. Prior to Saturday’s Mets game, Amazin’ Mets Foundation President and New York Mets Co-owner Alex Cohen presented the check…

NYC Planning panel greenlights ‘City of Yes’ housing plan — but it still faces tough road in City Council

Mayor Adams with City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick at city of Yes rally for more housing

Sep. 25, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller The New York City Planning Commission voted Wednesday to approve Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning overhaul aimed at boosting housing supply across the Big Apple — but the controversial plan must still pass the City Council, where it likely will face strong political opposition. The scheme,…

Queens high school turns up the volume with new hip-hop inspired recording studio and podcast station

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Sep. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson An innovative recording studio program is coming to a local Queens high school. Creative Hope Studios has partnered with Martin Van Buren High School, located at 230-17 Hillside Ave. in Queens Village, to transform an old classroom into a podcast station and state-of-the-art recording studio.  The program will allow…

Paladino secures $175K in city grants to support Business Improvement Districts in Bayside and College Point

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Sep. 25, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Council Member Vickie Paladino announced on Monday that two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in her district have been awarded a total of $175,000 in city grants to boost their development and support local businesses. “Through business visits and regular meetings with local entrepreneurs, I have gained a deep…