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‘This was not needed’: Local electeds push back as DOT’s e-scooter program expands to northeast Queens neighborhoods

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Sep. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson Local elected officials are pushing back against the DOT’s e-scooter program’s expansion into northeastern Queens. Council Members James F. Gennaro(D24) and Sandra Ung (D20) are calling for the end of the program in their respective districts. The program, which expanded to northeastern Queens neighborhoods this summer as part…

Eighth annual Sunnyside Post Mile returns this October, sign up now for early bird discounts

Sunnyside Mile 2022 (Photo: Michael Dorgan, Queens Post)

Sep. 3, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 3, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The much-anticipated annual Sunnyside Post Mile will return this October with another Halloween-themed event. The event, which raises funds for Sunnyside Community Services, will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, with children’s dash events taking place along Skillman Avenue from 10:45… Read more »

New ceramics studio to open in Ridgewood as new hub for Queens ceramicists and sculptors

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Sep. 3, 2024 By Anthony Medina A new ceramics studio set to open in Ridgewood in September is offering 8-week courses, classes, and memberships for those looking to channel their creativity. Scratch Ceramics, located at 658 Woodward Ave. in Ridgewood, is a new arts destination for ceramicists and sculptors in Queens. It’s an educational…

Urgent manhunt underway for suspect who sexually assaulted a young girl after abducting her from a Queens Village supermarket: NYPD

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Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in southeast Queens for a sexual predator who allegedly kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at a Queens Village supermarket while she was grocery shopping with her grandmother on Thursday evening. The abduction occurred inside the Key Food at 213-22 Jamaica Ave. just after 7:20 p.m.,…

Queens steals the spotlight with authentic flavors during NYC Restaurant Week

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Aug. 29, 2024 By Angelica Vivas New York City is famous for its diverse cuisine, and some of the best bites can be found right here in Queens, where a quick train ride opens the door to a world of authentic and exciting dining experiences. Queens showcased 25 local eateries among the 400 participants…

US tennis legend Lindsay Davenport honored at City Parks’ annual tennis benefit

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Aug. 29, 2024 By Shane O’Brien City Parks Foundation, a non-profit offering free youth programs in public parks throughout the five boroughs, honored three-time grand slam winner Lindsay Davenport at its Annual Tennis Benefit at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The non-profit also honored humanitarian and philanthropist Jean…

Queens DA shares tips for homeowners on how to prevent squatters and deed theft

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Aug. 28, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Queens District Attorney’s Office held an informational webinar earlier this week on deed protection and squatter prevention geared toward homeowners.  It was scheduled in partnership with Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who represents Howard Beach and Rockaway. The Assembly Member shared that her constituents frequently ask about…

Northwell Cancer Institute at Rego Park appoints new medical director

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Aug. 28, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Northwell Health announced the appointment of Dr. Abhisek Swaika, MD, as the new medical director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Rego Park on Tuesday, Aug. 28. He was also named chief of hematology/oncology at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital. Dr. Swaika spent three years working at Queens…