Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced this year’s Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr. 20, with a record number of streets going car-free. New Yorkers can expect an action packed day filled with fun activities and educational events related to environmentalism, climate…
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DEVELOPING: Nearby earthquake shakes New York City
Apr. 5, 2024 By Emily Davenport A New Jersey earthquake shook and stirred New York City Friday morning, leaving residents rattled by the most powerful tremor to hit the five boroughs in more than a decade. At around 10:30 a.m. on April 5, a reported 4.8 magnitude earthquake originated 3 miles north of Lebanon, NJ, about 60…
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Secure your spot for the New York Energy Conference happening on April 10th
Apr. 5, 2024 QNS News Team With the pressing importance of sustainable living and the pursuit of clean energy gaining momentum, Schneps Media is at the forefront, organizing a pivotal event designed to delve into the intricacies of fostering clean energy at accessible costs. The New York Energy Conference is set for April 10, hosted…
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New York Hall of Science hosting family-friendly solar eclipse watch party Monday, Apr. 8
Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, Apr. 8, from 1-5 p.m. This special event will be conducted in their outdoor field located at 47-01 111th St. in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This is a ticketed event, with…
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CB11 tells MTA to ‘go back to drawing board’ with bus network redesign proposal
Apr. 4, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan With the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign project in its final stages, Community Board 11 in Northeast Queens voted down a motion endorsing the proposal as it currently stands. At their meeting on Monday, Apr. 1, board members and local residents said their main problem is with the changes…
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Queens Borough President announces 2024 Community Board appointees
Apr. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced his 2024 class of community board appointees on Thursday, Apr. 4. Out of 848 applicants, 355 public servants have been chosen to serve across the borough’s 14 community boards for the next two years, marking the largest influx of new members during…
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Amazin’ Mets Foundation issues $240,000 in grants to local little leagues
Apr. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, led by philanthropist and Mets owner Alex Cohen, announced Wednesday it will be devoting a total of $240,000 of grants towards supporting various local little leagues in New York City and on Long Island. Each organization receiving the grants will have a special Amazin’ Mets…
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Bellerose ‘fraudster’ charged with grand larceny for depositing stolen checks into his bank account: DA
Apr. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Bellerose man is criminally charged with grand larceny and other crimes for depositing stolen and bogus checks totaling more than $40,000 into his bank account.
Most expensive rental in Queens leased at $11,200 a month
Apr. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A Little Neck mansion at 53-27 254th St. has become the most expensive rental in Queens, with a monthly lease of $11,200. This Mediterranean style single-family home is more than 9,184 total square feet. Originally built in 2004, this property was once owned by New York Mets legend and…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts rise across borough, burglaries trending down
Apr. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of vehicle thefts across Queens went up during the 28-day period from March 4 through March 31, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. At the same time, burglaries throughout the borough declined. Over…
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