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Man Masturbates Onboard E Train While Combing His Beard With Knife: NYPD

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Jan. 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin Police are looking for a man who masturbated next to a female straphanger onboard the E train last week. The man stood in front of a 31-year-old woman who was seated on the train inside the Forest Hills station on Friday, when he began combing his beard with a… Read more »

3 Queens Borough President Candidates Bring in Union Endorsements

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Jan. 27, 2020 By Allie Griffin Several workers’ unions announced their picks for Queens Borough President last week. On Thursday, the service workers union 32BJ SEIU formally endorsed Council Member Donovan Richards and on Wednesday, the New York transit workers union TWU Local 100 selected former Council Member Elizabeth Crowley as their pick. Several unions… Read more »

Queens Electeds Call on MTA to Redo Bus Network Plan

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Jan. 23, 2020 By Kristen Torres The Queens Delegation of the New York City Council penned a letter to MTA officials on Thursday voicing its opposition to the current draft of a plan that would overhaul the Queens bus network. The delegation, which is made up of 15 local representatives, cited “serious, identifiable concerns” with… Read more »

Queens Subway Service Disrupted by Bed Bugs During Wednesday Rush Hour

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Jan. 23, 2020 By Kristen Torres A bed bug sighting in an MTA control tower delayed the commute for thousands of New Yorkers during the Wednesday evening rush hour. E, F, M, W and R trains—which serve Queens Boulevard and other Queens areas—were delayed for about four hours beginning at 4:30 p.m., the MTA said…. Read more »

Amid Rash of Anti-Semitic Attacks, Rego Park Jewish Group Offering Residents’ Mezuzahs to Build Solidarity

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Jan. 22, 2020 By Kristen Torres A Jewish organization in Rego Park has launched a campaign to strengthen morale in the Jewish community amid recent anti-Semitic attacks. Chabad of Rego Park, a Russian Jewish community organization located at 97-17 64th Rd., introduced its “Secure Home” campaign on Wednesday. The organization’s staff will provide and properly… Read more »

New York City’s Restaurant Week Has Kicked Off, Includes Three Queens Venues

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Jan. 22, 2020 By Kristen Torres New York City’s highly anticipated Restaurant Week is back for its 28th year, and includes three Queens restaurants on its winter lineup. London Lennies in Rego Park, Maiella in Long Island City and Meet the Meat steakhouse in Astoria are all offering special deals throughout the biannual event that… Read more »

Van Bramer Drops Out of Borough President Race, Cites Family Reasons

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Jan. 21, 2020 By Christian Murray and Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer announced Tuesday that he is dropping out of the race to be Queens Borough President. Van Bramer, in an email released by his campaign this morning, cited family reasons. “Prioritizing my responsibilities as a son and brother is where my attention… Read more »

Queens Native Awkwafina is the New Voice of the 7 Train

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Jan. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin Straphangers who ride the 7 train will be hearing the voice of Awkwafina every time the subway pulls into a station. The conductor announcements will feature the recorded voice of the Golden Globe-winning actress from today through Wednesday, Jan. 22. Awkwafina arranged the deal to voice the subway intercom… Read more »

Eight Candidates to be on Queens Borough President Ballot March 24

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Jan. 15, 2020 By Allie Griffin Queens residents will have plenty of candidates to choose from with they vote for next borough president on March 24— with a whopping eight names to appear on the ballot. Candidates had to file at least 2,000 signatures before 11:59 p.m. Jan. 14 in order to secure a spot… Read more »