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QEDC director pens new novel

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Nov. 2, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi New Yorkers are tough but compassionate. Even with the many challenges that New York City faces, people from across the globe – of all faiths, ethnicities and walks of life – have been living and working in relative peace here, including the most diverse area on the planet, Queens. Now more than ever, it’s so important that peace-loving New Yorkers rise above the hate and see the humanity in each other. Queens Economic Development Corporation’s (QEDC) Executive Director, Seth Bornstein – a proud New Yorker, who has seen the good, the bad and the…
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Bayside organizations to hold Veterans Day ceremony at Captain Dermody Triangle

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Nov. 2, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The Bayside Historical Society and Bayside Hills Civic Association are partnering to hold a Veterans Day ceremony at the Captain Dermody Triangle in Bayside on Nov. 11. In addition to these organizations, several community leaders and honored guests will be on hand. A wreath will be laid to honor…
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Drugs and guns worth millions seized from abandoned home in Queens

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Nov. 1, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan A Jamaica man was indicted as a major trafficker after illicit drugs, including fentanyl, estimated at over $10 million in street value were seized from an abandoned house in Bellerose.  The stash was discovered by a contractor who arrived at the boarded up single family home on 88th Road on May 30 following the sale of the property. After stumbling upon large quantities of illicit narcotics and guns out in the open, he proceeded to call 911 and take pictures of the significant stockpile before leaving to relay his findings to the NYPD. “[Fentanyl]…
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RESULTS: Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League powers through a rain-filled October

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Nov. 1, 2023 By Anthony Medina Washed out over multiple weekends of rain throughout October, the Middle Village Players Roller Hockey League powered through scattered scheduled games and came out with some great games overall.  On Monday, Oct. 9, after a long holiday weekend following Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, the first set of games saw The High Flyers against the Bears and the Jets vs. the Hawks. The High Flyers beat the Bears, with a strong showing of force from their second line. Patrick Burbula (No. 8) scored his first goal of the season. Only two goals were able to…
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Glendale’s oldest Halloween parade offers a ‘spook-tacular’ night of tradition and creativity

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Nov. 1, 2023 By Anthony Medina The annual Myrtle Avenue Halloween Day Parade brought together hundreds of costumed children for a ‘spook-tacular’ night in Glendale on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Myrtle Avenue Halloween Parade continues to run every year thanks to the people who started and maintain the tradition, the Glendale Kiwanis Club. In being trusted with capturing and welcoming all to the community in the spirit of Halloween for well over 50 years, this year’s parade saw many familiar and new faces, especially those members from the East Coast Car Association, who always decorate their cars in thrilling themes….
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Statue of Blessed Mother vandalized at Murray Hill church: NYPD

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Nov. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred on Monday, Oct. 30, at a Murray Hill church that caused tens of thousands of dollars worth or damage to a nearly 110-year-old statue. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing responded to a call around 5 p.m. at St….
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Western Queens community leaders applaud completion of Maspeth Park alongside Kosciuszko Bridge

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Nov. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the completion of a $17.8 million project to construct Maspeth Park, located within walking distance from surrounding residential neighborhoods including Sunnyside and Blissville. It is the first park to be built in the western portion of Maspeth. The park was built on nearly one…
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Fall Festival draws hundreds to Woodhaven’s Forest Park

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Nov. 1, 2023 By Anthony Medina Council Member Joann Ariola and the Detective Brian “Smiles” Simonsen Foundation celebrated the peak of the Halloween season with a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, in Woodhaven.  Hundreds of parents, kids, and furry pals participated in a full afternoon of a selection of rides, games, arts and crafts, and sweet treats up for grabs at Victory Field in Forest Park. This year’s event also had pumpkin picking, a pet costume contest and a cornfield maze with hay bails, best used for photos.    “This was a great event and I am looking forward to…
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