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Eid celebration in Springfield Gardens unites Queens leaders and Dawoodi Bohra community

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Springfield Gardens-based mosque held a vibrant Eid celebration on Sunday, April 13. The New York Dawoodi Bohra community hosted an Eid celebration at their mosque located at 131-24 Springfield Blvd. Several Queens elected officials and community stakeholders attended, including Sen John Liu, Council Member Nantasha Willaims, Dr. Crystal…

Queens Theatre to celebrate Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta May 2–4

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Theatre’s beloved Latin Culture & Dance Fiesta returns from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4, offering a lively weekend filled with Latin American music, dance, and culture. This year’s celebration features a lineup of performances, including the acclaimed Argentinian folk band CEIBO, the award-winning musical Señor…

Common Sense Caucus backs NYC retirees in Medicare Advantage legal fight

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway The City Council’s bipartisan Common Sense Caucus has filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals in support of municipal retirees fighting to maintain their traditional Medicare supplemental health insurance. The brief, submitted in a closely watched class action lawsuit, marks the third time…

State Sen. Myrie calls on City Hall to restore extended pre-K pilot at Astoria rally

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie speaks outside Diki Daycare Center on Wednesday morning. Photo courtesy of Zellnor for NYC Campaign

Apr. 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. Zellnor Myrie held a press conference outside an Astoria daycare center Wednesday morning to advocate for extending the pilot program offering free extended hours for New York City preschoolers. Diki Daycare Center, located at 30-81 Steinway St., is one of the 64 pre-K and 3-K programs…

Detectives arrest migrant accused of knifepoint rape in Jamaica while wearing ‘Ghostface’ sweater

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Dean Moses Detectives in Jamaica arrested a 20-year-old migrant on Wednesday who is accused of raping a woman at knifepoint while wearing a “Ghostface” sweater depicting a knife-wielding killer, according to police sources. The suspect, Rody Cu Morales, was tracked through surveillance footage and apprehended at his mother’s home in…

Brooklyn driver indicted for murder after fatal Queens road rage incident: DA

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Apr. 16, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a Brooklyn motorist in the fatal hit-and-run collision that took the life of a Breezy Point man following a road rage incident on the Belt Parkway that began just two blocks from his Sheepshead Bay home in May 2024. Malcolm Anglin, 32, of…

Filipino-American café opens in former Li Wan spot, finds warm welcome in Middle Village

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Apr. 16, 2025 By Jessica Militello A beloved Brooklyn café known for its comforting coffee, warm hospitality and Filipino-American fusion cuisine has made its way to Queens. Café Pri recently opened its doors in Middle Village, marking its first expansion outside of Bushwick. Located at 64-28 Metropolitan Ave., the café celebrated its grand opening…

Elhaam Academy in Jamaica hosts full day of community empowerment events

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Apr. 16, 2025 By Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team Elhaam Academy in Jamaica became a central hub for community engagement on Saturday, April 12, hosting a trio of impactful events focused on family connection, self-defense education and literacy. The day’s programming was organized in collaboration with local and citywide partners, including Save The…