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rally

News

Hundreds attend rally against crime and prostitution along Roosevelt Avenue

By Shane O’Brien

From left to right: Rosa Sanchez, Hiram Monserrate, Ramon Ramirez and Marty Dolan at Friday's protest. Photo: Shane O'Brien

News

Community members and activists rally to demand closure of alleged brothel in Corona

By Shane O’Brien

local officials

News

Met Council, local officials distribute food to over 181,000 Jewish New Yorkers for High Holidays

By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane

catholic charities

Community Service

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens raises over $2M at record-breaking fundraiser, celebrates 125 years of service

By Czarinna Andres

first central savings bank

Acts of Kindness

First Central Savings Bank distributes $50,000 in grants to local nonprofits

By Czarinna Andres

queensbridge

Acts of Kindness

Nourishing the Community: Former Queensbridge resident launches fresh produce initiative

By Athena Dawson

commonpoint

Acts of Kindness

Local non-profit Commonpoint distributes over 4,000 clothing items to families in need in Bayside

By Iryna Shkurhan

rockaway

Community Service

Community partners unite for Rockaway Beach clean-up effort

By Shane O’Brien

amputee

Sports

Amazin’ Mets Foundation names amputee baseball team Legacy Award winners

By Ethan Marshall

business improvement district

Bayside

Paladino secures $175K in city grants to support Business Improvement Districts in Bayside and College Point

By Iryna Shkurhan

seniors

News

St. Albans resident empowers seniors with tech skills and scam protection workshops

By Athena Dawson

leaders

News

Local leaders and advocates gather in Far Rockaway to honor New Yorkers lost to summer drownings

By Athena Dawson

Passport day

News

U.S. Passports can now be renewed online after pilot program’s success

By Iryna Shkurhan

ung

Council Member Ung teams up with DSNY and NYPD to tackle unlicensed vending in Flushing

By Czarinna Andres

constitution day

Courts

Queens County Family Court celebrates Constitution Day, reflecting on the 237-year-old ‘living document’

By Athena Dawson

middle village

News

Middle Village Roller Hockey League teams up with families and legislators for neighborhood cleanup

By Anthony Medina

city of yes

Politics

Bayside community ramps up opposition to City of Yes housing plan as city council vote nears

By Iryna Shkurhan

community

News

Rockaway doctor strengthens community ties through local foundation

By Czarinna Andres

addabbo events

News

Senator Addabbo brings Mobile Office to Queens libraries this fall

By Czarinna Andres

banned books

News

Queens Public Library to highlight Banned Books Week with special events and National Day of Action

By Czarinna Andres

flushing house

Arts & Entertainment

Flushing House marks 50th anniversary with ‘Jazz in the Sky’ celebration

By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane

senior appreciation

News

Senator Liu hosting Senior Appreciation events in Flushing this month

By Iryna Shkurhan

city planning

City Planning Dept appoints new leadership for Queens office to lead development plans in Long Island City and Jamaica

By Czarinna Andres

buyback

NYPD to host anonymous gun buyback program in Jamaica on Sept. 21

By Athena Dawson

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