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Gov. Hochul announces $350 million in financial assistance for low-income families

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Aug. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Thousands of low-income families across the state will soon be receiving as much as $350 per child as part of the Empire State Child Credit Program, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor announced Tuesday that a total of $350 million in supplemental payments will be distributed to…

Halal smash burger spot is the newest eatery to open on Bell Boulevard in Bayside 

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Jul. 31, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Earlier this month, a new halal burger joint opened its doors on the busting Bell Boulevard in Bayside.  Hitit Burger, named after the pressing technique used to create smash burgers, offers a simple but easily customizable menu of burgers and fries. Their patties are ‘hit’ on the griddle…

Bayside artist shines: From Italy solo exhibit to Brooklyn dual showcase

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Jul. 29, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Bayside-based artist Clare Stokolosa recently had some of her paintings featured in Cortona, Italy, for her own solo art exhibit, “Passeggiando per Cortona Estate 2024.” Now, some of her works are part of two different exhibits in Brooklyn. Stokolosa’s exhibit in Cortona was shown in the performing arts…

Fresh Meadows Lidl to open doors this week, with specials for earliest customers 

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Jul. 29, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A new Lidl supermarket will open in Fresh Meadows this week as part of the value-focused grocer’s broader expansion in New York City. An official grand opening, marked by a ribbon cutting, will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at 7:30 a.m. Representatives from local elected officials and…

E-Scooter Boom in Queens: Lime Tackles Parking as Ridership Soars

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Jul. 29, 2024 By QNS’s Advertising Partner Lime is thrilled to be in Queens, where neighbors embrace e-scooters for commuting, school trips, public transit connections, and more. While not everyone has tried Lime yet, the company recognizes that all residents deserve tidy streets. To achieve this, Lime remains focused on proper parking and safe…

Health Department set to spray pesticides across Queens to reduce mosquito-carried virus

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Jul. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of Queens next week in an effort to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.  On Wednesday, July 31, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, trucks will spray pesticides in sections of the following neighborhoods:…