Mar. 14, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Kids and young adults from St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children embarked on their first field trip since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, attending a Long Island Nets game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum March 7. “There is nothing better than seeing the joy on a child’s face…
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Queens senator bringing Metrocard Van to Woodhaven office
Mar. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed For residents in need of accessing Metrocard services, state Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to bring a Metrocard Van to his new Woodhaven office on Friday, March 31. The MTA Metrocard Van will be parked outside of Addabbo’s office, located at 84-16 Jamaica…
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Lithium-ion batteries suspected cause of two-alarm fire at Richmond Hill bike shop Monday afternoon: FDNY
Mar. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Exploding lithium-ion batteries are suspected to be the cause of a two-alarm fire that tore through a Richmond Hill bike shop Monday, March 13. The fire broke out at the rear of The Kings Electric Scooter shop at 102-44 Jamaica Ave. just after 2:30 p.m., and firefighters quickly removed…
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LaGuardia AirTrain proposal officially canned by Port Authority, suggests airport shuttle bus instead
Mar. 13, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld The Port Authority on Monday hammered the final nail in the coffin of the controversial proposal to build an AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport. The move comes more than a year after Gov. Kathy Hochul halted the plan, a pet project of her disgraced predecessor Andrew Cuomo, and commissioned…
Queens community members celebrate street sign unveiling of ‘Little Bangladesh Way’ in Ozone Park
Mar. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens elected officials, community leaders and residents in Ozone Park gathered for a street co-naming ceremony on Friday, March 10, recognizing the corner of Drew Street and 101st Avenue as “Little Bangladesh Way,” in honor of the vibrant Bangladeshi community in the borough. Councilwoman Joann Ariola authored the City…
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New garbage rules to go into effect April 1 as city looks to address rat problem
Mar. 13, 2023 By Christian Murray New Yorkers will soon have to put out their trash much later in the day as the city looks to address its growing rat problem. Starting April 1, residents will not be permitted to put out plastic trash bags out on the curb before 8 p.m. —the day…
QueensLink hosting town hall meeting in Ozone Park, giving residents a chance to sound off on city’s plan for long-dormant train line
Mar. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Ozone Park residents and transportation advocates from around the borough will be able to ensure their voices are heard on Thursday, March 16, during QueensLink’s town hall. The meeting at MS 137 America’s School of Heroes will allow QueensLink the opportunity to ask the community how best to meet…
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Duo sought in two separate burglaries of Corona gas station last week: NYPD
Mar. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD is looking for two alleged burglars who allegedly hit the same gas station near Flushing Meadows Corona Park twice in two days earlier this month. Authorities say the culprits forcibly entered through the front door of the Mobil station located at 110-88 Horace Harding Expressway in Corona…
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Rockaway Polar Plunge raises over $15,000 for Special Olympics
Mar. 13, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann Supporters of the Special Olympics New York braved the cold temperatures and took the plunge into the frigid water of the Atlantic Ocean in Rockaway Beach on March 11 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes in the New York City region. The rain subsided just in…
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Douglas Elliman report reveals Queens’ average, median rent prices rise to the highest on record
Mar. 13, 2023 By Danielle Louie According to a new report released by Douglas Elliman, the average and median price of rentals in Queens reached the highest on record, with the average rental price at $5,186 and a median price of $4,095. The rental market report for February 2023 reveals the second-highest February record for…
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