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Queens College students host town hall rallying support for QueensLink subway proposal

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Apr. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres and Ramy Mahmoud Students, community advocates and transit experts gathered at Queens College on Monday evening, April 28, for a town hall focused on advancing the QueensLink project — a proposal that could dramatically improve public transportation in Queens by reactivating the long-abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch rail line.…

Hundreds join Senator John Liu for Earth Day Fun Run on Long Island Motor Parkway

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Apr. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Over 200 runners, walkers, and environmental advocates gathered on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate Earth Day with State Senator John Liu during a lively 5K Fun Run along the historic Long Island Motor Parkway, a route that once served as one of the nation’s earliest highways but now…

Game on: Where to play pickleball in Queens

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Apr. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Pickleball season is in full swing across Queens, and there’s no shortage of places to play. With longer days and warmer weather here to stay, players of all ages are hitting the courts—from casual neighborhood matches to competitive tournaments. The borough’s passion for the sport is on full…

St. Mary’s Big Hearts Walk returns to Crocheron Park in Bayside on May 18

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children will hold its annual Big Hearts Walk at Crocheron Park in Bayside on Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m., raising critical funds to support children with medically complex conditions. The charity walk-a-thon, a spring tradition in Queens, helps fund healthcare services for…

Queens Borough President outlines sweeping investments across Queens in State of the Borough address

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. delivered his third annual State of the Borough address at Queens Theatre on Friday, April 25, outlining his administration’s efforts over the past year across education, health, the environment, social services and economic development. Richards’ speech took a defiant tone against former…

Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger to perform at Flushing Town Hall

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Apr. 28, 2025 By Jessica Militello Award-winning harpist Brandee Younger will bring her genre-defying sound to Flushing Town Hall on Saturday, May 3, performing alongside her trio at the historic venue in Flushing. Younger, a Long Island native, made history in 2022 as the first Black woman nominated for a Grammy Award for Best…

City Council: Competitive 2025 race takes shape in northeast Queens’ swing District 19

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Apr. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Queens voters will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New York City government as all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs in the 2025 election cycle. With several incumbents term-limited and new challengers stepping into the spotlight, the borough is home to some…

Italian-American groups lead annual Good Friday procession through Ridgewood

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Apr. 25, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud Members of the Italian-American community in Ridgewood held their annual Good Friday procession on the evening of April 18, continuing a decades-long tradition that brings together religious and cultural groups from across the borough. The procession began at 7 p.m. at the corner of Forest Avenue and Palmetto…