Apr. 20, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Bayside’s Anchor Inn is reportedly among the motels in New York City currently being used to house migrants and Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino released a statement criticizing the arrangement. Paladino, on April 14, said her office did not get word about this happening until less than eight hours before…
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Apr. 19, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Whitestone resident Katherine McQuade was crowned United States of America’s Miss 2023 earlier this month in Las Vegas. McQuade was one of the 26 finalists to compete in the April 2 pageant after previously being crowned United States of America’s Miss New York. “I’m very proud [to be crowned…
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Apr. 19, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 111th Precinct in Bayside are looking for a looter who struck at the Rite Aid pharmacy alongside the White Castle on Northern Boulevard on April Fools Day. The suspect entered the store, located at 43-20 Bell Blvd., on the night of Saturday, April 1, at around…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The cast of “Somewhere in Queens,” a new family comedy-drama set in “The World’s Borough” marking Ray Romano’s directorial debut, appeared at a special film screening in Manhattan on Monday, April 17. The new flick tells the story of an Italian-American family living in Queens who are torn apart…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Helen Evangelista’s son Matthew has long been a patient at St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside, where he receives treatment for Sly Syndrome. Thanks to breakthroughs in treatment for those suffering from this rare illness, as well as Helen being able to connect with others who know people…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Queens Night Market officially kicked off its eighth season with Mayor Eric Adams at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, April 15. Attendees included Commissioner of Small Business Services Kevin Kim, Councilman Shekar Krishnan, and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation…
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Apr. 18, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz’s re-election campaign on April 17 announced the endorsement of New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The latest endorsement builds on her support from other elected officials, organized labor unions and community groups.
Apr. 17, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on April 14 sent workers to Baybridge Condos to turn off the water there so that the Baybridge Condos plumbers could complete repair work on a water main that forced some local residents to go approximately nine days without clean…
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Apr. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry
A wall of blue erupted into cheers and applause as NYPD Police Officer Brett Boller was released from Jamaica Hospital Medical Center on April 14, nine days after he was shot in the line of duty.
Apr. 14, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed The Governors Ball Music Festival, one of the most anticipated summer concerts in New York City, recently announced its 2023 star lineup of performances and its new home in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The three-day event will take place from Friday, June 9, to Sunday, June 11, from 11:45…
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