Feb. 27, 2023 By Bill Parry The Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center reopened to the public for the first time in more than three years on Monday, Feb. 27, and seniors were back in the water of its Olympic-sized swimming pool soon after the doors were opened. The Parks Department was forced to close the center…
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Uber and Lyft workers hold 12-hour strike at LaGuardia Airport
Feb. 27, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Drivers for Uber and Lyft joined together to engage in a 12-hour strike at LaGuardia Airport Sunday, Feb. 26, in response to the rideshare companies allegedly being reluctant to grant pay raises, with Uber filing a lawsuit last December to block a pay hike. This strike marks the third…
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More than 100 eateries to participate in first-ever ‘Eats in Queens Restaurant Month’
Feb. 27, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed More than 150 restaurants across the ‘The World’s Borough’ will participate in the first-ever ‘Eats in Queens Restaurant Month’ and help raise funds to benefit food relief and restaurants throughout Queens. Starting March 1, diners from the borough and beyond will have a chance to experience diverse, delicious cuisines…
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Entrepreneur tackles major Queens infrastructure projects while helping the formerly incarcerated
Feb. 24, 2023 By Bill Parry
Before he could take on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Queens, 58-year-old entrepreneur Andrew Simmons first had to rebuild his life.
Queens DA hosts Black History Month celebration in Rochdale Village
Feb. 23, 2023 By Paul Frangipane Residents of Rochdale Village and community members from across Queens gathered Wednesday night, Feb. 22, for a Black History Month celebration hosted by the Queens District Attorney’s office. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz co-sponsored the event with City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, packing the Rochdale Village Community Center’s grand…
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Irked by overnight truck parking? Here’s how to share your thoughts.
Feb. 23, 2023 By Aliya Schneider A city task force is trying to learn more about overnight truck parking, and it wants to hear from you by Friday. In New York City, commercial vehicles aren’t allowed to be parked on residential streets between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The consequence can be a $65 ticket,…
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Queens DA Katz gains more union support in re-election bid as former NYPD commissioner backs her challenger
Feb. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz added two more endorsements to her growing list of labor organizations backing her re-election campaign a day after former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton threw his support behind her challenger, retired Judge George Grasso.
Queens real estate market recorded over $4.4 billion in 2022 transactions: Report
Feb. 21, 2023 By Danielle Louie The Queens real estate investment sales market recorded 659 transactions, totaling over $4.4 billion dollars in 2022, according to a report from Ariel Property Advisors. “Investment activity in Queens was fueled by the first half of 2022 which was the best half-year ever, both in transaction and dollar volume,” said…
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Queens borough president leads Black History Month celebration at Helen Marshall Cultural Center
Feb. 20, 2023 By Maggie Wong After two years of observing Black History Month virtually, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined The African American Heritage Committee for its annual celebration at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 16. Residents from across the borough came together and enjoyed musical and dance performances, a tribute…
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Queens DA Katz lands more organized labor union endorsements in her re-election bid
Feb. 20, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz continues to add endorsements from the city’s organized labor unions. On Feb. 15, Katz announced her reelection campaign was endorsed by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), Local 338 RUFCW, RWDSU Local 1102, and UFCW Local 1500, which represent over 100,000 members….
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