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Audrey Hall, a resident at the Maine Veteran’s Home, in Scarborough, examines Valentine’s Day cards

News

Northeast Queens residents invited to support veterans through ‘Valentine’s for Vets’ gift drive

By Jessica Militello

Two blank soldier military tags

Ridgewood

Ridgewood Kiwanis leads Valentine’s Day drive to support veterans in Queens

By Colum Motherway

With warmer weather and neighborhood events returning in full force, the Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol is gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy and active season.

Glendale

Join G-COP: Glendale Civilian Patrol ramps up recruitment to strengthen safety in Ridgewood, Maspeth, and Middle Village

By Colum Motherway

southeast queens

News

Southeast Queens assembly members celebrate major committee appointments

By Athena Dawson

mlk

Springfield Gardens

Join Eastern Queens Alliance for MLK Jr. Day of Service at Idlewild Park

By Athena Dawson

new york blood center

Mets and New York Blood Center hosting annual winter blood drive Jan. 15

By Ethan Marshall

community board 5

Ridgewood

Queens Community Board 5 kicks off 2025 with updates on crime, traffic, and community initiatives

By Colum Motherway

volunteers

News

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

By Czarinna Andres

pin decorating

Flushing

Jib Lanes in Flushing joins Maple Family Centers’ inaugural pin decorating contest

By Ethan Marshall

community board

News

Join a Queens community board: Applications due Feb. 14

By Athena Dawson

elmhurst hospital

Elmhurst

Nonprofit partners with Elmhurst Hospital for 5K rowing event training in NYC

By Colum Motherway

kids

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

By Ethan Marshall

kwanzaa

Queens honors African American heritage with annual Kwanzaa celebration at Borough Hall

By Athena Dawson

Hand of woman holding soft ball donating blood

Sports

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

By Ethan Marshall

toys

Auburndale

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

By Athena Dawson

The Met Council delivered 54 boxes of food to senior victims of an EBT scam living in Flushing. Photo: Office of Sandra Ung.

Flushing

Council Member Sandra Ung partners with nonprofit to aid Queens seniors affected by benefits scam

By Shane O’Brien

robert holden

Ridgewood

CM Robert Holden welcomes Santa to his office as local kids enjoy presents and holiday cheer

By Colum Motherway

forest hills

News

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

By Czarinna Andres

bayside

Bayside

Council Member Sandra Ung secures $162K for Bayside school technology upgrades, highlights major investments in education

By Athena Dawson

Catholic charities

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

QNS News Team

bay terrace

Bay Terrace Library reopens after $6.1M renovation, enhancing accessibility and services

Pilar Deleon and 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

winter wonderland

Ridgewood

P.S. 290Q in Ridgewood hosts festive Winter Wonderland with crafts, treats and prizes

By Colum Motherway

rockaway

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

By Athena Dawson

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