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Doctor at Woodhaven medical facility busted for allegedly sexually abusing two patients and making inappropriate comments about their genitals: NYPD

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Sep. 18, 2024 By Bill Parry A doctor at a Woodhaven urgent care facility was arrested on Sept. 9 by detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad for sexual abuse and forcible touching of one of his patients last month. Amir Sitafalwalla, 72, of Fairway Drive in Manhasset, Long Island, was booked at the…

Senator Addabbo brings Mobile Office to Queens libraries this fall

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Sep. 18, 2024 By Czarinna Andres State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. will bring his Mobile Office to various Queens Library locations throughout the autumn months, offering constituents an opportunity to meet with him and discuss personal or community issues. Addabbo, who is also the Chairman of the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering,…

Flushing Town Hall’s Global Mashup series showcases diverse musical acts in October

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Sep. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall is bringing back its popular Global Mashup series this fall. This mini-series features a carefully curated blend of international music and cultural performances aimed at highlighting diverse traditions. Below is a list of performances to enjoy this October.   Mini-Global Mashup: Daniel Devātman Marcellus Givens,…

Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan experiencing more competition in rental market: report

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Sep. 17, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Over the course of the summer of 2024, viewed as the peak rental season, Queens and Brooklyn each experienced sharp increases in competition among renters compared to the same time in 2023 and Manhattan maintaining a high degree of such competition, according to a Rental Competitiveness Report by…

Seventh annual Harvest Festival showcases the best of the world’s borough in downtown Jamaica

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Sep. 17, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of southeast Queens residents celebrated the start of fall at the seventh annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. Locals spent the lively afternoon eating, dancing, and celebrating between Hillside Avenue and Jamaica Avenue on Sutphin Boulevard in downtown Jamaica. The Downtown Jamaica Partnership hosted the festival,…