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Schools chancellor hears concerns about admissions and class sizes at Bayside town hall

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Jan. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Overcrowding at schools in eastern Queens, and a competitive process of securing a seat at some of the most desired ones, were among the concerns expressed to NYC Schools Chancellor David C. Banks at a town hall meeting in Bayside on Monday night. The chancellor and several of his deputies in attendance took turns answering questions submitted in advance by parents in school district 26, which encompasses Bayside, Oakland Gardens and Douglaston,  As one of the city’s most highly-rated school districts, it is home to several top performing schools. But some say that the…
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Queens neighborhoods to lead NYC real estate resurgence in 2024: Report

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Jan. 10, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens is poised to be the epicenter of New York City’s real estate resurgence in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Street Easy. The report, titled 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2024, said that trendy sub-neighborhoods within Queens will be stealing much of the spotlight, noting that in 2023 many renters and potential buyers flocked to the borough in search of more affordable housing options. While Queens is expected to shine, the report also indicates that Manhattan may regain popularity among renters this year as rental prices begin to…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts continue to increase

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Jan. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported cases of vehicle thefts rose across Queens over the last month compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD on Monday. During the 28-day period from Dec. 11 to Jan. 7, the number of vehicle…
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Op-ed | New York City’s broken property tax system

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Jan. 8, 2024 By Martha Stark For decades, it has been an open secret that New York City’s property tax system is inequitable and unfair. This regressive system, rooted in outdated and discriminatory policies, has not only exacerbated the housing crisis but also deepened the economic divide, disproportionately burdening lower-income and minority communities. Next week,…
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MTA’s Queens bus network redesign plan comes under fire by transportation advocates  

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Jan. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Advocates standing up for elderly, disabled and low-income bus riders brought up several issues with the MTA’s proposed plan to redesign the entire Queens bus network during a virtual meeting held by a transit advocacy group on Thursday.  About a dozen participants who familiarized themselves with the MTA’s $30 million bus plan, which was unveiled in December, say that its proposed removal of over a thousand bus stops will hurt riders. While the MTA hopes to give riders faster and more consistent service, while also combatting low ridership, advocates argue that it has failed…
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Best Productivity Apps to Keep You On Track this New Year

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Jan. 6, 2024 By zgewelb Jan. 6, 2024 By Amanda Salazar New year, fresh start. Now is a great time to start trying out new ways to keep yourself on track and focused on your work. Whether you’re a student, have a full-time job or are somewhere in between, these nine productivity apps can help… Read more »

Tech focused vet clinic set to open two new locations in Queens 

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Jan. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Bond Vet, a veterinary clinic with dozens of locations across the country, is set to open new offices in Forest Hills and Bayside this spring.   The new Bayside location will open on March 1 in the Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Two months later, the Forest Hills location will open…
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Businesses nominated for the inaugural Best of Bayside contest announced

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Jan. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Following three months of voting, the nominees for the inaugural Best of Bayside contest, organized by the Bayside Business Association, are here.  Voting for the contest opened in October in an effort to highlight popular establishments in Bayside. With over 50 members, the BBA seeks to empower business owners…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Jan. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New events come with the new year. As we enter the first weekend of 2024, there is plenty of things to do across Queens. Whether it is related to art, entertaining performances, or even contributing to the community, there are a lot of activities to keep people occupied in…
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Bayside senior robbed by man who forced his way into her home near Alley Pond Park: NYPD

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Jan. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry

A 92-year-old Bayside woman was robbed by a stranger who barged into her home near Alley Pond Park on Wednesday morning. Police from the 111th Precinct in Bayside are looking for the man who knocked on the door of the victim’s residence in the vicinity of 231st Street and 64th Avenue just before 11 a.m. on Jan. 3.