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JFK New Terminal One opens RFP applications for facility maintenance service providers

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Airport’s New Terminal One is inviting facility maintenance service providers to submit Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as part of its commitment to delivering world-class airport operations. Announced on Monday, March 10, the RFP seeks a service provider to oversee staffing, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for maintaining…

Join the rhythm: Flushing Town Hall’s Louis Armstrong Jazz Jam keeps Queens swinging

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall will host its monthly Louis Armstrong Legacy Jazz Jam on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. Open to musicians of all levels and instruments—including professionals, graduate students, music instructors, serious hobbyists, and vocalists—the jam session invites participants to celebrate…

Aigner Chocolate’s golden ticket bars turn Queens into a real-life Willy Wonka adventure

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser. The beloved Forest Hills chocolatier, known for its handcrafted confections and nearly a century of sweet traditions, is mixing philanthropy with a touch of Willy…

JetBlue unveils $100M Terminal 5 transformation at JFK Airport

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry New York’s hometown airline unveiled its plans to revitalize its flagship terminal at JFK Airport, which will undergo a $100 million extreme makeover over the next two years aligning with the Port Authority’s massive $19 billion overhaul of the international airport and its road network. Long Island City-based…

Italian American Women’s Center hosts luncheon, art exhibit for International Women’s Day

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team The Italian American Women’s Center (IAWC) hosted its annual International Women’s Day celebration, “Festa Della Donna,” on Sunday at Umberto’s of New Hyde Park. The event honored the contributions of women in the arts, particularly from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque periods to the…

Queens TV actor convicted of 2021 St. Albans murder in real-life crime drama: DA

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Mar. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A TV actor from Rego Park is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted of murder by a jury following a two-week trial in Queens Supreme Court on Friday. Isaiah Stokes, 45, of 62nd Road, was found guilty of the fatal 2021 ambush shooting…

Aviation High School in LIC celebrates its legacy of excellence in aviation education during Holden’s visit

Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry.  During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…