Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from two Queens precincts are on the lookout for the creep who targeted and groped women at least two times last month, according to the NYPD.
Creep sought for groping women in Rego Park and Long Island City: NYPD
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New York Hall of Science offers indoor, outdoor activities for families at recently reopened Great Hall Terrace
Aug. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry Many of the young girls who were inspired by NASA astronaut and scientist Dr. Jeanette Epps during the reopening of the New York Hall of Science in Corona last fall will have a new reason to look up to their hero next year. Epps was assigned to launch on…
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City reopens beaches along the Rockaways after thorough search for sharks
Aug. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry The city’s Parks Department reopened the beaches along the 10-mile stretch of the Rockaways Wednesday morning after a thorough search of the shoreline determined it was safe to allow swimmers back into the water. The FDNY and NYPD used drone technology to ensure the shoreline was clear after an…
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Rock The Bells Festival at Forest Hills Stadium celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with star-studded lineup
Aug. 8, 2023 By Gabriele Holtermann The 2023 Rock The Bells Festival took on a special meaning as it celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with a star-studded line-up at Forest Hills Stadium on Aug. 5. Thousands attended the sold-out music festival as hip-hop royalty such as Methodman & Redman, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Run…
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Queens BP Richards accepting applications to serve on Community Education Councils
Aug. 7, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced on Friday, Aug. 4, that his office is accepting applications from dedicated, education-minded individuals interested in being appointed to serve on one of the borough’s Community Education Councils (CECs). “Today’s children have to cope with COVID-19-related learning loss and many other obstacles,…
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Massive $937 Kew Gardens Interchange reconstruction project lands second transportation infrastructure award
Aug. 7, 2023 By Bill Parry Generations of motorists in central Queens would scoff at the notion of “award” being used in the same sentence as Kew Gardens Interchange, but this is now true. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Aug. 4 that the $937 million Kew Gardens Interchange reconstruction project that was completed by the…
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Queens Chamber of Commerce announces inaugural Best Barbeque Competition
Aug. 2, 2023 By Julia Moro Members of the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite eatery as part of Queens’ Best Barbeque Competition, which will take place in August and September. The Queens Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business association in Queens, is attempting to settle the barbecue debate…
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Queens native LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells festival featuring stellar lineup of hip-hop royalty returning to Forest Hills Stadium
Aug. 2, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens will become the center of the hip-hop universe this week with the return of LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells festival at Forest Hills Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 5, featuring performances by Queen Latifah, Method Man and Redman, Ludacris, Salt-n-Pepa, De La Soul, Big Daddy Kane, Brand Nubian,…
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Queens communities, police precincts celebrate National Night Out Against Crime 2023
Aug. 2, 2023 By QNS News Team On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the annual National Night Out Against Crime event returned to the many NYPD precincts in Queens and across New York City. The National Night Out Against Crime celebrated 40 years since it was established by Matt Peskin in Philadelphia in 1984. Back then, the…
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Crook sprays ‘unknown substance’ in MTA conductor’s eyes on R train in Forest Hills: NYPD
Aug. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry An on-duty MTA conductor was attacked while on board her northbound R train at the Forest Hills-71st Avenue subway station on July 30. Police from the 112th Precinct in Forest Hills and Transit District 20 are searching for the Crocs-wearing assailant who was standing on the platform as the…
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