Apr. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry With less than three months to go until the Democratic primary, the race for Queens district attorney is heating up. On Monday, challenger George Grasso rallied on the steps of Borough Hall Monday. The retired judge from Douglaston received endorsements from 11 law enforcement organizations and community members after…
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Hochul, lawmakers push budget deadline for second time with talks stuck on bail
Apr. 10, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Another week, another budget extension.
Queens Chamber of Commerce launches competition to crown best empanada in borough
Apr. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry When Rocco’s of Roc Beach was declared the winner of the first-ever Queens’ Best Pizza Competition organized by the Queens Chamber of Commerce in February, the competition proved to be so popular, the borough’s oldest and largest business association decided to launch a follow-up challenge. The Queens Chamber of…
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Annual Flushing Spring Family Day returns to Kissena Corridor Park
Apr. 10, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) hosted its annual Flushing Spring Family Day in partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Garden of Hope, at the Kissena Corridor Park on Saturday, April 8. Families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon with activities like face painting and Zumba while learning about…
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Bayside White Castle begins 13-week renovation project
Apr. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The White Castle located at 213-17 Northern Blvd. in Bayside began undergoing renovations on April 3, according to a spokesperson for the fast food joint. The entirety of the work is expected to take about 13 weeks, the spokesperson said, adding that the location will remain open for customers…
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‘It’s the best thing in the world’: Kids fill their Easter baskets to the brim during Queens County Farm Museum barnyard egg hunt
Apr. 10, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Hundreds of guests flocked to Queens County Farm Museum for its final barnyard egg hunt of the season on Saturday, April 8. Children donning bunny ears darted through the fields at the farm, scooped up colorful Easter eggs and filled their baskets to the brim as their parents tried…
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Zara Charitable Foundation, Mannan Supermarkets launch program to fight food insecurity
Apr. 10, 2023 By Danielle Louie To combat food insecurity among children, Zara Charitable Foundation announced a new 12-month food program for families in Queens. Mannan Supermarkets will distribute food donations to families the Gaton Foundation serves. “Food prices are increasing at the same time inflation is eating away at the value of money at…
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Jamaica small business owners discuss continued economic challenges, recovery in a post-pandemic era
Apr. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Several minority small business owners in Jamaica met with elected officials on April 4 to address the economic challenges facing their businesses and discuss what can be done for future growth as they struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and continued inflation. The Minority-Owned Small Business Listening Tour…
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Jason Mraz to perform with The New York Pops at Forest Hills Stadium in August
Apr. 10, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi Jason Mraz is back and better than ever! In Queens and across New York City, fans are eagerly anticipating his upcoming summer concert at Forest Hills Stadium (at West Side Tennis Club) on Aug. 17. The New York Pops, a professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in…
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Police seek three teens behind pair of antisemitic attacks in Far Rockaway
Apr. 9, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Police from the 101st Precinct are searching for three suspects — believed to be teenagers — who were behind a pair of alleged antisemitic attacks that took place in Far Rockaway on Friday. In the first incident, police say a 49-year-old man was walking in the vicinity of Caffrey…
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