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Rego Park celebrates 100-year anniversary with walking tour

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Oct. 24, 2023 By Rachel Butler Rego Park celebrated its 100-year anniversary with a walking tour of the area organized by the Rego-Park Forest Preservation Council and the Historic Districts Council on Saturday, Oct. 21. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and was led by Historic Districts Council Executive Director Frampton Tolbert and joined by Rego-Park Forest Preservation Council Chairman Michael Perlman on the tour, which highlighted apartment buildings from the 1920s and 1930s and single family homes that make up the historic area, as well as community landmarks in Rego Park. The tour, which began on…
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Nonprofit bringing concert in Forest Hills in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month

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Oct. 23, 2023 By Rachel Butler The nonprofit organization Musica Reginae Productions Ltd will be hosting a concert in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month at The Church-in-the-Gardens in Forest Hills on Saturday, Oct. 28.  The free concert, titled “Sari-Sari Storybooks with Music,” will be hosted by Dr. Barbara Podgurski, the organization’s executive and artistic director. The Sari-Sari Storybooks with Music concert will be a unique event featuring live readings of children’s storybooks based in the Philippines with accompanying live music.  Podgurski is expected to discuss two children’s books written by author Christina Newhard, along with co-author Alyssa Sarmiento, which will…
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Check out these upcoming Halloween-themed events in Queens

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Oct. 23, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween season with ghoulish events across Queens to get you, your family, friends or date into the spooky spirit. Whether it’s wandering through chilling haunted houses, dressing up for costume parties or showcasing your artistic side with pumpkin carving, there is a wide selection of fall and Halloween festivities across the borough. Here’s your guide to navigating this ghostly harvest season. Thursday, Oct. 26 First Annual Jar Bar Halloween Bash The Jar Bar is inviting all creepy crawlers to bring their friends and dates to the first annual Jar Bar…
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A Forest Hills before time

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Oct. 21, 2023 By Michael Perlman Forest Hills residents shop and dine on Austin Street, patronize the Midway Theatre, enjoy concerts at Forest Hills Stadium and may have been a Forest Hills High School graduate. These are some “landmarks” granting local character. Now one may be at a loss for words if they walked in…
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Queens Power List event celebrates borough’s most influential figures

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Oct. 20, 2023 By Schneps Media For the second year in a row, Schneps Media identified and brought together close to 50 of the most influential movers and shakers across the borough for their Queens Power List. The honorees were celebrated and had the chance to mix and mingle with guests at a lively networking…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Oct. 19, 2023 By Nevine Salameh This upcoming weekend in Queens promises plenty of exciting activities for both families and friends. From concerts and comedy shows to family fall activities and a vibrant parade, there’s something for everyone to do. Here’s our list of this weekend’s highlights. Friday, Oct. 20 End of the Line Comedy…
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Study shows how flood zones impact prices and sales of Queens homes

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Oct. 18, 2023 By Ethan Marshall PropertyShark compiled a report that shows how the prices and sales of homes across New York City are impacted by flood zones. According to the report, flood zones have had a large effect in Queens since Superstorm Sandy hit the borough in 2012. In 2023, there were a total…
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Crunching the Queens crime stats: Rape cases rising, grand larceny continues downward trend

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Oct. 18, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The NYPD released the crime stats for northern and southern Queens from Sept. 17 to Oct. 15. While much of it follows a similar trend to last week’s stats, there are some notable changes in trends. Rape cases in northern Queens rose from 15 to 20 year-over-year. While the 104th, 111th and 112th precincts each saw no change, the only northern Queens precinct to experience a decline was the 115th, from five last year to one this year. Southern Queens, on the other hand, experienced no change compared to the same period of time…
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