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Spectrum Scholars program offers $20K scholarships for college juniors in need

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Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson Spectrum, the telecommunications provider, has announced it is now accepting applications for its Spectrum Scholars program, a scholarship and professional development initiative for college students with financial need in the tri-state area. As part of the program, 15 eligible juniors will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to support…

Easy riders: Queens bus network to speed up commutes with new ‘rush routes’

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The MTA is looking to give Queens commuters a “rush” in its proposed bus network redesign. During its monthly NYC Transit and Buses Committee meeting at MTA headquarters on Jan. 27, the agency touted the series of “rush routes” in the Queens bus network redesign that aim to speed up commutes for bus riders…

Final hours to decide Queens’ best: 2025 Best of the Boro voting ends today

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Dec. 31, 2024 QNS News team Time is running out for Queens residents to select their favorite businesses in the 2025 Best of the Boro awards. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight, with winners earning the prestigious “Best of the Boro” title in hundreds of categories spanning dining, retail, healthcare, and more. Organized by…

Caribbean Cabana: A legacy of family, resilience, and love

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Dec. 18, 2024 By Tracey Khan In the heart of Queens, a story of loss, resilience, and unwavering love unfolds inside Caribbean Cabana—a beloved restaurant, bar, and lounge that has stood firm for 17 years thanks to two extraordinary sisters. Pamela Ramsewack and Angela Singh, co-owners of the establishment, never planned to be restaurateurs. But […]

Queens bus network redesign plan providing more service, better rail connections, MTA says

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Queens residents are in for extra rides, as the MTA announced on Tuesday a long-awaited redesign plan for local bus routes that the agency hopes will make commuting easier for borough-wide straphangers. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said the borough’s 800,000 daily riders will get a more streamlined, reliable and efficient bus network…

Op-ed: Top five reasons to join the Girl Scouts in Queens

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Dec. 10, 2024 By Mary Ann Hellenbrecht, Girl Scout troop leader in Queens for 40 years I first became a Girl Scout troop leader over 4 decades ago because of my daughters. What I didn’t realize back then was how much I would learn and grow alongside not only my daughters but all the…

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens concludes 125th Anniversary celebrations with powerful events

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens marked the end of its 125th Anniversary celebrations with two significant events this month, bringing together community leaders, experts, and supporters to reflect on the ongoing challenges of poverty and the organization’s impactful work over the years. The events were highlighted by the…