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The world’s borough dances together: Queens spotlights its multicultural pride

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May. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Queens, the most ethnically diverse borough in New York City and arguably the world, continues to thrive as a model of cultural coexistence and collaboration. As of 2025, with more than 180 languages spoken and communities representing over 120 nationalities, Queens is not only a geographic melting pot…

Memorial Day ceremony at Queens Borough Hall honors fallen heroes and local veterans

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May. 22, 2025 By Athena Dawson A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday, May 21. Veterans of the armed forces and community members honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and celebrated service members who are actively making an impact borough-wide.  Dozens of people gathered in the Helen…

Queens Community Board 5 hears neighborhood issues and nominates executive roles during monthly meeting

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May. 22, 2025 By Colum Motherway At this month’s meeting of Queens Community Board 5, held on Wednesday, May 14, the board initiated the nomination process for its executive committee ahead of next month’s elections and residents raised growing concerns about quality-of-life issues in their neighborhoods. During the public forum, Glendale resident and mother…

Queens Community House marks 26 years of youth empowerment at annual leadership conference

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May. 21, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens Community House (QCH), one of the borough’s largest and most impactful social service organizations, celebrated the 26th anniversary of its Youth Leadership Conference this past weekend, spotlighting the talents and leadership of young women from across Queens. Nearly 200 attendees gathered at the Community Center in…

Over 150 Queens artists and groups receive $493K in grants through 2025 Queens Arts Fund

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May. 21, 2025 By Athena Dawson More than 150 Queens-based artists, collectives and small nonprofit organizations have been named recipients of this year’s Queens Arts Fund (QAF), receiving a combined total of $493,350 in support for public projects that will be presented throughout the borough in 2025. Administered by the New York Foundation for…

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…

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…

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…