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NY Foundation for the Arts awards $457K to over 130 Queens arts projects

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May. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) have announced a list of 138 recipients of the 2024 Queens Arts Fund. The awarded projects span various creative disciplines, including music, poetry, book art, painting, photography and sculpture. The selected…
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The Rockaway Beach Bazaar returns, kicking off summer at Beach 97th

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May. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Rockaway Bazaar has reopened for the season at Beach 97th, located at 97-01 Shore Front Pkwy. in Rockaway Beach, inviting families and food lovers to experience the best culinary delights the Rockaways have to offer. Open daily from noon to early evening, the bazaar features local favorites, such…
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MTA, NYPD crack down on cars with ghost plates in sweep at Rockaway toll crossings

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May. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry

MTA Bridges and Tunnels, the NYPD and regional law enforcement partners announced the results of their 11th interagency task force operation, focused mainly on the crossing to the Rockaways, to remove ghost vehicles and crack down on persistent toll violators.

Queensboro Dance Festival returns with 30 free dance performances, new partnership

Male dancer of the Kofago Dance Ensemble during the 2022 Queensboro Dance Festival.

May. 14, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke Karesia Batan, founding, executive director of Queens Dance Festival (QDF), said the festival is back on tour with over 30 free dance performances, themed parties, and classes throughout Queens outdoor spaces June 8-Sept 15, 2024, announcing its fresh lineup of all Queens-based dance companies, new locations, and new partnerships […]

Queens building boom slows: Lowest development permits issued since 2016

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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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