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Spin Bagel opens on Bell Blvd. in Bayside, replacing Top Bagel with a health-conscious twist

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Mar. 4, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spin Bagel, a new health-conscious bagel shop, opened on Feb. 17 in Bayside, replacing the longtime neighborhood staple Top Bagel, which operated for more than 20 years before closing permanently in April. The new shop at 40-18 Bell Blvd. is owned by Queens natives Yvonne and Cliff Themistocleous,…

Hochul touts economic agenda, vows to fight Medicaid cuts in Sunday visits to Queens

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Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Queens on Sunday morning where she promoted her economic agenda at a church service and took a stand against Medicaid cuts at a children’s hospital. Hochul began her day at Greater Allen AME Cathedral in St. Albans where she paid tribute to Dr. Hazel Dukes, the late civil rights…

MTA to launch Queens Bus Network Redesign in two phases, starting June 29

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Feb. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson The MTA announced the implementation dates for the first and second phases of the Queens Bus Network Redesign on Thursday, Feb. 20.  The first phase of the newly implemented bus network redesign is expected to launch on Sunday, June 29, with the second phase following on Sunday, Aug.…

Bayside residents rally against cannabis dispensary opening near elementary school

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Feb. 20, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Dozens of Bayside residents took to the streets on Tuesday, Feb. 18, protesting the approval of the Canna Buddha cannabis dispensary, which is set to open just one block from an elementary school. The rally, held outside the not-yet-opened shop at 215-46 39th Ave., drew parents, community advocates,…

Lead a walking tour of Queens: Submissions open for annual Jane’s Walk

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Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Ever wanted to show off your favorite neighborhood spots or dive into the hidden history of your community? Jane’s Walk, a global event of free, community-led walking tours, is returning to New York City from May 2 to May 4, and Queens residents have the chance to host…

Queens lawmakers rally against Con Edison’s 14% rate hike proposal

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Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…

Queens officials slam Mayor Adams over ICE memo, call it violation of sanctuary laws

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Feb. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials, unions and community organizations across Queens have slammed Mayor Eric Adams in response to reports that the Mayor’s office distributed a memo to city agencies suggesting that they should let ICE agents enter municipal facilities without a warrant if staff “reasonably feel threatened” or fear for…