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Flushing Town Hall hosts Crankies Take New York! festival celebrating hand-crank storytelling

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Feb. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson Tired of endless scrolling on TikTok and Instagram? Unplug and experience the magic of live, analog storytelling at Flushing Town Hall’s Crankies Take New York!—a unique festival that invites Queens locals to discover the timeless art of crankie performances. Running from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 2,…

Sen. John Liu and advocates push for AANHPI curriculum in New York schools

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Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. John Liu joined advocates, educators, New York State public school students, and fellow elected officials at the New York State Capitol Tuesday to call for the inclusion of an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) curriculum in the state’s public schools. Liu, along with…

Queens lawmakers rally against Con Edison’s 14% rate hike proposal

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Feb. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Several Queens elected officials are voicing their opposition to Con Edison’s proposed rate hikes for electricity and gas, urging the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject the increases and address ongoing concerns about utility affordability. The proposal, which could raise rates by up to 14%,…

JFK Terminal 6 opens RFP process for guest services, security, and maintenance providers

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Feb. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson As JFK Terminal 6 prepares for its anticipated opening in 2026, JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the design and construction company behind the terminal, has announced the release of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Guest Services, Security, and Maintenance/Janitorial services. JMP hosted a dedicated RFP informational event for Queens…

Rep. Grace Meng calls for NASA to block Musk and DOGE access over potential conflict of interest

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Representative Grace Meng has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s potential influence at NASA. NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the U.S. government agency responsible for the nation’s civilian space program and aeronautics research. Meng has penned a letter to acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro calling…

Two Queens natives devote their lives to helping others on the road to addiction recovery

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two seniors with Queens roots have dedicated their lives to those on the road to substance abuse recovery.  David Tanner, 74, and Ira Weiss, 68, dutifully host weekly meetings bringing together dozens of people in recovery from substance use disorders. Attendees range from people currently in Samaritan Daytop…

National Grid starts 90-day project to enhance gas service reliability across Woodside, Jackson Heights

Feb. 12, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Feb. 12, 2025 By Colum Motherway National Grid is set to begin essential construction work in the 30th Assembly District, a move intended to bolster the reliability of gas services.  This District, represented by Assembly Member Steve Raga, covers the neighborhoods of Woodside, Elmhurst, Maspeth, Jackson Heights, Astoria, and… Read more »

Outpost Club: The affordable housing solution for renters in NYC looking for flexibility

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Feb. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The real estate and management platform Outpost Club offers various programs and benefits to help people find and better afford rentals across New York City. Outpost Club helps to provide furnished housing for prospective renters. They also put a lot of effort into screening potential tenants in order…