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With resounding support from Bronx and Queens, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez clinches fourth term in Congress

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Nov. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed a decisive fourth term in Congress on Nov. 5, as New York’s 14th District voters rallied behind her grassroots-driven, progressive leadership. Representing a diverse stretch of the Bronx and Queens, Ocasio-Cortez, a steadfast Democrat, once again energized her community and won their resounding support,…

Election results: All Queens incumbents on track to retain seats

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres New Yorkers headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in several pivotal races, including the presidential election and critical congressional and state legislature seats. At 9 p.m., polls officially closed, and initial results began to come in across Queens, where numerous incumbents faced challengers in districts covering various…

Victoria Schneps in partnership with QPTV hosts election night conversations with key political candidates

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Nov. 5, 2024 By QNS News Team Victoria Schneps, founder of Schneps Media, hosted a special election night event as part of QPTV’s live election night coverage. Welcoming an array of influential figures and candidates from Queens and Long Island. The evening’s discussions focused on pressing local and national issues as candidates shared their…

Republican candidate for Assembly District 28 Jonathan Rinaldi arrested at Forest Hills polling center

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Jonathan Rinaldi, the Republican candidate challenging the incumbent Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi in the 28th Assembly District, was arrested at a polling center in Forest Hills Tuesday after allegedly repeatedly ignoring commands to stop yelling and screaming. An NYPD spokesperson said Rinaldi repeatedly ignored commands to stop screaming…

Queens Together launches new Neighbor to Neighbor program to support families in crisis with food and aid

Left to right: Laura Siciliano, Queens Together; Pei Wei, co-owner Zaab Zaab; Urgen Sherpa, Chhaya; Jonathan Forgash, Executive Director, Queens Together; Congresswoman Grace Meng; Tashi Dechen, co-owner Khampa Kitchen; Michael Fuquay, owner The Queensboro; Loycent Gordon, owner Neir's Tavern Queens Together’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program Feeds Families in Need

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the borough, has launched a new Neighbor to Neighbor program aiming to provide aid to specific families during times of crisis. The non-profit, which was founded by Jonathan Forgash during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide culturally appropriate meals…

Ballot scanners malfunction at polling sites across Queens on Election Day

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Voters across Queens reported malfunctioning ballot scanners during a tense morning on Election Day, causing long lines at voting centers throughout the borough. Some polling centers across the borough were posting wait times of over 50 minutes at around noon on Tuesday, with some voters complaining of “unusual”…

‘Bumperman’ lands in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, honoring Willets Point’s immigrant roots

Bumperman - a new art installation by Annalisa Iadicicco - has been unveiled at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A new art installation paying tribute to the resilience of the immigrant community in Willets Point has been unveiled in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. “Bumperman” by artist Annalisa Iadicicco, a seven-foot superhero sculpture made from used bumpers, grills, floor mats, and other scrap auto parts, has been unveiled…

A visual journey through Queens: Flushing Town Hall debuts ‘World’s Borough’ exhibition

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week.  The World’s Borough Exhibition will open this Thursday, Nov. 7, at the arts institution located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The exhibition will feature artworks by over 70…

Midway Theatre screens classic film to support Forest Hills street cleanup fundraiser

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Movie Night fundraiser to help clean up Continental Avenue.  In partnership with the Forest Hills Community Projects Association, the groups are inviting the community to a film screening at the Regal UA Midway Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 20.  Since…