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NY Senate passes bill to expand free lung cancer screenings; Assembly vote pending

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill S. 2000, a significant step toward improving the early detection and treatment of lung cancer in New York.  The bill is sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo who represents the Senate’s 15th District, which includes the neighborhoods of Glendale, Middle…

Howard Beach Yorkie inspires push for official dog park in Charles Memorial Park

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Howard Beach resident is on a mission to transform a vacant field in Charles Memorial Park into an official dog park, aiming to create a safer and more welcoming space for local pet owners and their dogs. Donna Dill, 39, is spearheading the initiative in honor of…

Flushing man arrested for impersonating ICE agent in visa fraud scheme: Feds

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Bill Parry An alleged Flushing con artist was arrested by FBI agents in Brooklyn Friday morning after a federal grand jury indicted him for perpetrating a visa fraud scheme by pretending to be an ICE agent. Tommy Aijie Da Silva Weng, 49, was arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on Friday…

Addabbo Family Health Center expands diabetes care through high-risk patient initiative

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway In a city where chronic conditions like diabetes disproportionately affect underserved communities, one local health center is rewriting the script on patient care. The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center (JPAFHC) in Southeast Queens is making significant strides in diabetes care in New York City with its Diabetes…

Photos: Mr. and Mrs. Met meet fans at Queens Center Mall ahead of 2025 Mets season

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud As the New York Mets prepare for the start of the 2025 baseball season with high expectations, the Queens Center Mall hosted a special meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Met on Saturday, March 22, from 1-3 p.m. Fans of all ages, many of…

FourLeaf Credit Union celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony as it opens new branch in Forest Hills

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Colum Motherway FourLeaf Credit Union proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new branch located at 71-27 Austin St. in Forest Hills on Friday, March 21.  The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a significant milestone for the credit union, which is committed to providing exceptional financial services to its growing membership base.…

NYPD 109th Precinct honors officers for outstanding service during 2025 Medal Day ceremony

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Mar. 25, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Officers from the NYPD’s 109th Precinct were recognized for their bravery, dedication, and exceptional police work during the precinct’s 2025 Medal Day ceremony, held on March 18 at Flushing High School. The annual event honors officers who went above and beyond the call of duty over the past…

Queens centenarian celebrates 101st birthday at Clearview Older Adult Center in Bayside

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Czarinna Andres She has more than a century of stories and a community full of admirers to celebrate with her. Ming Hwa Lee, a beloved member of the Clearview Older Adult Center, celebrated her 101st birthday on Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by community members and a host of local elected officials.…