Dec. 23, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Council passed two transparency-focused bills during its Stated Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19, aimed at improving communication around roadway closures and parking space suspensions. Council Member Joann Ariola, who represents District 32, which covers neighborhoods including Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Glendale, Howard Beach, Ozone Park and Woodhaven, sponsored the legislation and expressed…
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Addabbo’s ‘Artist Showcase’ highlights local talent in central and southern Queens
A man who plays four harmonicas simultaneously, a 7-year-old piano prodigy, and a woman who turns mixed materials into shoe sculptures were just some of the talented constituents who were featured at State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo’s Artist Showcase on Dec. 15 at the Forest Hills Jewish Center (FHJC). District 15 covers central and southern […]
Rajkumar officially launches campaign to be NYC’s first South Asian Comptroller
Nov. 22, 2024 By Colum Motherway Jenifer Rajkumar, a Democrat currently representing the 38th Assembly district, which includes the neighborhoods of Glendale, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Ridgewood and Woodhaven, officially kicked off her campaign to be New York City’s next Comptroller. A coalition of hundreds of supporters from all five boroughs came out to…
Sen. Addabbo’s annual job fair returns to Resorts World Casino to help boost local employment
Nov. 1, 2024 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is bringing his free annual job fair back to Resorts World Casino in Ozone Park this month. The event, set for Friday, Nov. 8, will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Job seekers are encouraged to dress…
Council Member Ariola wraps up summer-long pet supply drive with big donations to local animal rescues
Oct. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson The office of Council Member Joann Ariola (D-32) recently completed its first pet supply drive, collecting a substantial amount of dog food from generous constituents. The donations were given to Zion’s Mission Animal Rescue during the Bark in the Park event in Broad Channel on September 22. Council…
Bethpage Federal Credit Unions opens branch in Ozone Park, second in Queens
Feb. 5, 2024 By Anthony Medina Bethpage Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in New York State, officially held a soft opening of its new Ozone Park branch, located at 102-32 Atlantic Ave., on Monday, Feb. 5. The Ozone Park location is the second among multiple locations planned to open across the…
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NYC restaurant week is back with over 30 restaurants participating in Queens
Jan. 15, 2024 By admin Jan. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer and Czarinna Andres New York City Restaurant Week is back and better than ever with over 600 participating restaurants, including more than 30 in Queens. Beginning Jan. 16 and running through Feb. 4, NYC Restaurant Week bills itself as an opportunity to explore… Read more »
QueensLink hosts Ozone Park town hall to discuss plans for old Rockaway Beach line
Mar. 23, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed About 50 community members attended the QueensLink town hall in Ozone Park on March 16 to discuss plans for the dormant 3.5 miles Rockaway Beach train line that would bring accessible transportation to transit desert communities. Volunteers of QueensLink heard community feedback on how to best meet residents’ needs…
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