Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) is gearing up to host a Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, Apr. 8, from 1-5 p.m. This special event will be conducted in their outdoor field located at 47-01 111th St. in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. This is a ticketed event, with…
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Queens Borough President announces 2024 Community Board appointees
Apr. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced his 2024 class of community board appointees on Thursday, Apr. 4. Out of 848 applicants, 355 public servants have been chosen to serve across the borough’s 14 community boards for the next two years, marking the largest influx of new members during…
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Amazin’ Mets Foundation issues $240,000 in grants to local little leagues
Apr. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, led by philanthropist and Mets owner Alex Cohen, announced Wednesday it will be devoting a total of $240,000 of grants towards supporting various local little leagues in New York City and on Long Island. Each organization receiving the grants will have a special Amazin’ Mets…
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Join the NYC Big Spring Clean: A month-long initiative empowering New Yorkers to beautify their communities
Apr. 4, 2024 By Athena Dawson April is Earth Month and New Yorkers are taking to the streets to clean up their communities. The Sanitation Foundation, the official non-profit partner of New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), has launched their NYC Big Spring Clean event throughout the month of April. The foundation will connect…
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Bellerose ‘fraudster’ charged with grand larceny for depositing stolen checks into his bank account: DA
Apr. 4, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Bellerose man is criminally charged with grand larceny and other crimes for depositing stolen and bogus checks totaling more than $40,000 into his bank account.
Local college student to host vegetable seed distribution event April 20
Apr. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local college student is hosting a vegetable seed distribution event on Saturday, April 20 at the Springfield Park picnic area, located on 146-2 Springfield Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Linda Derry, 19, is a Springfield Gardens resident and self-proclaimed environmentalist. Her event, sponsored by Volunteers for…
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Queens couple of 40 years tie the knot in their hospital room as their dying wish
Apr. 3, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Sitting side by side in two hospital beds pushed together, Philip Baldi and Donna Johnson exchanged vows and rings at LIJ Forest Hills Hospital as their final wish. The couple has been together for over 40 years, but never legally tied the knot despite their commitment. But after lengthy…
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Two moped riders sought in Forest Hills assault and robbery of jewels valued in excess of $150K: NYPD
Apr. 3, 2024 By Bill Parry
A 35-year-old man was beaten and robbed of a bag containing jewelry valued at $150,000 in broad daylight by two moped-riding strangers in Forest Hills last week.
DJ Tiësto set to electrify Forest Hills Stadium in October
Apr. 3, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Godfather of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) is coming to Queens. Dutch DJ and producer Tiësto is scheduled for a live performance on Oct. 25, at the iconic Forest Hills Stadium. The announcement has sent waves of excitement throughout the Tri-State area, as fans of EDM anticipate the opportunity…
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Most expensive rental in Queens leased at $11,200 a month
Apr. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A Little Neck mansion at 53-27 254th St. has become the most expensive rental in Queens, with a monthly lease of $11,200. This Mediterranean style single-family home is more than 9,184 total square feet. Originally built in 2004, this property was once owned by New York Mets legend and…
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