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women’s history month

women

Mar. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) hosted its third annual “Women Who Lead Reception” earlier this month, where the organization shined a spotlight on six women whose contributions have significantly shaped the southeast Queens community. The event was held on Mar. 14 at GJDC’s Greater Nexus coworking space, located…
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Six people assaulted during slashing incident at a Jamaica charter school: NYPD

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Mar. 28, 2024 By Athena Dawson Six people were assaulted at a Jamaica charter school just after noon on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Chaos erupted at New Dawn Charter High School II, located at 89-25 161st St., after a fight broke out in the cafeteria. Police responded to a 911 call about a slashing…
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Addabbo to host distracted driving awareness event at Richmond Hill High School next month

distracted driving

Mar. 28, 2024 By Anthony Medina State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo. Jr. will be giving motorists and pedestrians a chance next month to learn first-hand about the consequences of distracted driving through the use of virtual reality and driving simulations. An interactive multi-agency distracted driving event, hosted by Addabbo, will take place on Wednesday, Apr….
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Cord Meyer Development Company celebrating 120th anniversary

Cord Meyer Development

Mar. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As Cord Meyer Development Company celebrates its 12oth anniversary, its impact on Queens cannot be overstated. Built on decades of accomplishment, the company remains firmly focused on the future, here in Bayside and beyond. Cord Meyer Development was officially incorporated in 1904 but its roots trace back to the…
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Health care and social services job fair in Jamaica opens doors to walk-ins tomorrow

job fair

Mar. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson The NYC Small Business Services, in collaboration with Jobs NYC, is set to host a health care and social services job fair at the Queens Career Center, located on the second floor of 168-25 Jamaica Ave. in Jamaica, on Mar. 28. Although pre-registration for the event has closed, hopeful candidates are encouraged to take advantage of the walk-in window from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This job fair aims to connect individuals directly with employers in the health care and social services sectors, offering a chance for on-the-spot interviews. The job fair will offer…
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Free Earth Day workshops for kids ages 6-13 at Idlewild Environmental Center in Springfield Gardens next month

earth day

Mar. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson Looking for a great way to spend spring break just in time for Earth Day? The Idlewild Park Preserve Environmental Science Learning Center, located at 222-02 149th Ave. in Springfield Gardens, is hosting three days of free interactive workshops next month for kids ages 6-13.  From Apr. 23-25, local kids can come in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about pollution, energy and environmental activism.  In the energy workshop, students will explore the advantages of alternative energy sources and construct models of renewable energy systems. Additional offerings cover the environmental impact of…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rapes still up across borough, robberies increase and grand larcenies decrease in northern Queens

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Mar. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of rapes throughout Queens remained up during the 28-day period from Feb. 23 to Mar. 24, compared to the same time period last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD Monday. In northern Queens, robberies had a large increase, while grand larcenies declined sharply. Over the course of the 28-day period, reported rape cases in northern Queens increased 33.3%, from 15 in 2023 to 20 in 2024. Robberies also had a large increase in northern Queens, rising 37% from 119 to 163. Grand larcenies, on the other hand,…
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