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News

Volunteers needed for NYC’s 20th annual homelessness outreach count

By Czarinna Andres

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Woodhaven

Addabbo’s office donates dozens of winter coats to New York Cares after successful community drive

By Colum Motherway

kids

Queens kids score big at Mets annual holiday party with gifts and new coats

By Ethan Marshall

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Sports

Islanders and New York Blood Center holding annual blood drive Jan. 6 at UBS Arena

By Ethan Marshall

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Auburndale

Thousands of toys donated through Assembly Member Braunstein’s annual Northeast Queens drive

By Athena Dawson

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News

LIJ Forest Hills adopts 40 families for the holidays in annual gift-giving program

By Czarinna Andres

Catholic charities

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens hosts Santa’s Toy Shop distribution in East Elmhurst

QNS News Team

2024-12-16 Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Brings Holiday Cheer to Flushing with Annual Holiday Meal Giveaway

Flushing

AM Nily Rozic partners with Grubhub and Selfhelp Community Services for holiday meal giveaway

By Colum Motherway

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Far Rockaway native and Tampa Bay Buccaneer spreads holiday cheer with Toy Drive at Rockaway YMCA

By Athena Dawson

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Mets team up with New York Cares for annual coat drive at Citi Field

By Ethan Marshall

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Bayside

St. Mary’s in Bayside raises $1.4 million at annual tribute dinner to support critically ill children in New York

QNS News Team

cross county savings bank

Cross County Savings Bank and Middle Village Kiwanis Club provide 300 families with Thanksgiving meals

By Colum Motherway

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Cambria Heights

Hundreds attend 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Holiday Classic in honor of legendary coach Charles ‘Chuck’ Granby

By Athena Dawson

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Astoria

AM Steven Raga teams up with local organizations for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway and sock/toy donation drive

By Colum Motherway

Astoria Post

Senator Gianaris partners with local organizations to provide Thanksgiving support in Western Queens

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Elmhurst

Queens Center and The Shops at Atlas Park partner with local leaders to distribute turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

By Ethan Marshall

turkey giveaway

Flushing

Council Member Ung celebrates largest turkey giveaway with local sponsors in Flushing

QNS News Team

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Rego Park

Senator Addabbo and Queens Library host fun-filled day for older adults in Rego Park

By Colum Motherway

Volunteers serving food in cafeteria

Corona

Local organizations host turkey giveaways and Thanksgiving feasts to support the community

By Colum Motherway

mets

Jamaica

Mets to give away 8,500 turkeys during 10th annual Thanksgiving event, with stop in Jamaica

By Czarinna Andres

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Ridgewood

Friends of Ridgewood Library to host Friendsgiving dinner Thursday

By Colum Motherway

Kew Gardens Hills

Local real estate company kicks off holiday season with turkey giveaway for Kew Gardens Hills residents

By Colum Motherway

juniper valley park

Amazin’ Mets Foundation funds major renovation of Juniper Valley Park field in Middle Village

By Czarinna Andres

alzheimer's

News

Queens Alzheimer’s Walk raises $80,000, honoring families and advancing research

By Czarinna Andres

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