May. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson Are you ready for a weekend of fun-filled activities, Douglaston? Bring your family and friends to an exciting, free festival this Saturday, May 18, for a day filled with engaging events and entertainment. The annual Douglaston Music and Arts Festival is back this Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m….
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May. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After pushing the State Department to address the long wait times associated with passport applications and renewals, Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng says the process is now significantly shorter. In 2023, the State Department issued a record 24 million passports after receiving an average of half a million applications each…
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May. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Queens residents can expect a slowdown in the amount of new development in the coming years. The number of building permits issued in Queens in 2023 was the lowest since 2016, with developers obtaining 3,834 permits in the borough last year, according to a report by the New York City…
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May. 9, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Sandra Ung (D-20), in partnership with the Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC), will host a free Disney-themed concert, “The Rhythms of Spring,” at Kissena Park. The concert will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. Families can head over to Kissena Corridor Park West, near…
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May. 9, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For those who want to spend Mother’s Day, and the days leading up to it, outside with the community, there are several notable events to choose from. From free block parties and storytime reading to paid yoga classes and picnics in the garden, there is something for everyone. Here…
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May. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres
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May. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan One Friday last month, Top Bagel on the corner of Bell Boulevard and 41st Avenue in Bayside abruptly closed permanently. Those who work in businesses in the vicinity of the former bagel shop recalled seeing staff clearing out the space on Apr. 19. Without sharing their plans to close,…
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May. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In 2016, the Bayside Volunteer Ambulance Corp underwent a significant transformation. Originally a first responder unit, it evolved into a unique training facility now known as BVAC Rescue Response Training Center. This center provides a comprehensive array of safety courses, all under one roof. Now, in response to growing…
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May. 7, 2024 By Anthony Medina Mayor Eric Adams signed two pieces of legislation this month that will provide self-defense training and body armor to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics in the FDNY. Council Members Joann Ariola, who represents central and south Queens neighborhoods, and Joe Borelli, who represents Staten Island south, sponsored the…
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May. 7, 2024 By Athena Dawson Several local small business owners have the chance to showcase their products at one of four retail kiosks in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8. Applications for the Local Small Business Retail Accelerator Program are open through May 31. No previous experience in airport retail is necessary. Business…
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