Oct. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Paul Frangipane Several Queens leaders joined a ceremony held by the American Jewish Committee and the Queens Jewish Community Council at Queens Theatre on Monday, Oct. 7, to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel that resulted in 1,200 deaths and 250 people…
Apr. 9, 2024 By Anthony Medina The American Softball League, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving individuals with developmental disabilities a chance to live their lives to the fullest, welcomed dozens of families and caretakers on its opening day at Vito Locascio Field, in Ozone Park, on Saturday, April 8. Organizers at the opening day…
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Jun. 22, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is calling on all levels of government to make affordable housing and the overall livability of New York City its top priorities after the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted on Wednesday, June 21, to authorize increases on rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs. Demonstrators…
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Mar. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Tuesday, March 21, announced the indictment on 33 suspected gang members for murder and gun violence charges. In addition to the indictments being made, 34 firearms were confiscated from the defendants, including two ghost guns. Katz made the announcement from her Kew Gardens…
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