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Flushing Town Hall to host diverse lineup of arts events this June

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May. 21, 2025 By Jessica Militello The month of June offers an exciting lineup of events at Flushing Town Hall with its full slate of concerts, exhibitions and performances, highlighting the borough’s cultural richness and artistic diversity. Located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing, the historic venue will feature programming tied to Queens Rising,…

MTA Transit employee arrested for alleged lewd act at Woodhaven Boulevard station: NYPD

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May. 21, 2025 By Bill Parry The MTA has suspended a NYC Transit station cleaner after he was caught red-handed in a compromising position and arrested at the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near the Queens Center Mall on the morning of Monday, May 12. Police from the Transit District 20 were on a Manhattan-bound…

Poverty among Queens seniors surges nearly 50% over the past decade: Report

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May. 21, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens seniors, defined as those at least 65 years of age, are finding it more difficult to stay afloat financially, compared to a decade ago, according to a report by the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), a nonprofit that works to reduce inequality, increase economic mobility and…

Addabbo’s annual Senior Job Fair returns May 30 in Kew Gardens; more vendors welcome

Senior Job Fair

May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway Senator Joseph Addabbo is once again showing his commitment to the senior community by organizing his annual Senior Job Fair in Kew Gardens, an event aimed at helping older adults find employment opportunities and achieve greater financial stability.  The event will take place on Friday, May 30, from…

Protesters rally over COVID nursing home policy at Cuomo’s alleged Ridgewood campaign stop

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May. 20, 2025 By Colum Motherway Former Governor and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo did not appear at an alleged campaign stop at the Peter Cardella Senior Citizens Center in Ridgewood on Friday, May 16, prompting backlash from demonstrators and Assembly Member Claire Valdez. The protesters—many of them relatives of individuals who died in nursing…

Queens writers to present stories on race and immigration at Latimer House May 31

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May. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Lewis Latimer House in Flushing will host a free public reading on Saturday, May 31, featuring original memoir work from eight Queens-based writers exploring themes of race and immigration. The event, titled “Writing on Race and Immigration: An Afternoon of Memoir,” will take place from 2 to…

USTA unveils $800M renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium to enhance US Open experience

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May. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an $800 million investment, unveiling plans to reimagine Arthur Ashe Stadium and construct a cutting-edge Player Performance Center to elevate the US Open’s global stature and athlete experience in Flushing. The investment, which represents the largest single investment in US…

Nonbinary athlete breaks Guinness World Record at Queens Marathon

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May. 20, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin As a borough that boasts diversity, Queens naturally brings the best of the world to its doorstep, along with trailblazers and record breakers. On Sunday, March 30, Nat Hoty, a nonbinary actor, dancer and fitness coach from Kent, Ohio, broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) for fastest half-marathon…

Moped-riding thieves target teens and senior in Queens chain-snatching spree: NYPD

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May. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry A pair of moped-riding thieves have terrorized Queens neighborhoods in a string of chain-snatching robberies targeting teens and seniors. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for two chain snatchers who targeted a 13-year-old boy in Middle Village and remain at large more than two weeks…

Boris Production ends 30-year run with storewide closing sale in Forest Hills

Boris Production

May. 19, 2025 By Colum Motherway A longtime Forest Hills staple is closing its doors after three decades of service. Boris Production, located at 64-49 108th St., has officially announced it will cease operations. In a farewell gesture to the neighborhood, the shop has launched a store closing sale, offering 50% off all in-stock…