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The world’s borough dances together: Queens spotlights its multicultural pride

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May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens, the most ethnically diverse borough in New York City and arguably the world, continues to thrive as a model of cultural coexistence and collaboration. As of 2025, with more than 180 languages spoken and communities representing over 120 nationalities, Queens is not only a geographic melting pot…

Memorial Day ceremony at Queens Borough Hall honors fallen heroes and local veterans

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May. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, May 21. Veterans of the armed forces and community members honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and celebrated service members who are actively making an impact borough-wide.  Dozens of people gathered in the Helen…

Council Member Ariola champions arts education with student performances in District 32

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May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Joann Ariola continues to expand access to arts education across her district, with recent funding supporting live theatrical performances for students at schools in Howard Beach and Glendale. As part of her ongoing commitment to cultural enrichment, Ariola’s office funded two school-based productions this May through…

Queens Community Board 5 hears neighborhood issues and nominates executive roles during monthly meeting

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May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway At this month’s meeting of Queens Community Board 5, held on Wednesday, May 14, the board initiated the nomination process for its executive committee ahead of next month’s elections and residents raised growing concerns about quality-of-life issues in their neighborhoods. During the public forum, Glendale resident and mother…

Middle Village Roller Hockey League finishes off Mites season with tight playoff games

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May. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Middle Village Roller Hockey League capped off an unforgettable Mites season last weekend with a playoff run that delivered one thrilling game after another.  Featuring players aged 5 to 10, six competitive teams battled it out for the Queens Maloney Cup in a series of matchups that…

Queens Community House marks 26 years of youth empowerment at annual leadership conference

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May. 21, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens Community House (QCH), one of the borough’s largest and most impactful social service organizations, celebrated the 26th anniversary of its Youth Leadership Conference this past weekend, spotlighting the talents and leadership of young women from across Queens. Nearly 200 attendees gathered at the Community Center in…

Over 150 Queens artists and groups receive $493K in grants through 2025 Queens Arts Fund

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May. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson More than 150 Queens-based artists, collectives and small nonprofit organizations have been named recipients of this year’s Queens Arts Fund (QAF), receiving a combined total of $493,350 in support for public projects that will be presented throughout the borough in 2025. Administered by the New York Foundation for…

District 30 race: Dermot Smyth seeks City Council seat with focus on education and public safety

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May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall As current District 30 City Council Member Robert Holden reaches his term limit, several candidates have stepped forward to run for the seat representing Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale, Elmhurst and Rego Park. Among them is Dermot Smyth, who cites more than 16 years of experience in New York City’s political and labor landscape…