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Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and turkey giveaways in Southeast Queens

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Nov. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson As Thanksgiving approaches, local officials, community organizations, and stakeholders are hosting free giveaways to help Queens families celebrate the holiday without financial stress. Here’s a guide to upcoming events offering free meals and holiday support across the borough. Turkey and Food Boz Giveaway- Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers/ Real…

Citi Field caps attendance at 22,500 for historic MLS Cup playoff Hudson River Derby

Citi Field will host the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday, but the stadium will be almost half-empty.

Nov. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien New York City FC (NYCFC) and the New York Red Bulls are set to face off in the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday in the Eastern Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup Playoffs, but they will do so in an almost half-empty Citi Field. NYCFC has…

Council Member Ariola announces $8.7M for Ozone Park school renovations and playground upgrade

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Nov. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Representatives from Council Member Joann Ariola’s (D-32) office presented an $8.7 million check to the students and staff at a local school in Ozone Park on Wednesday, November 13. The representatives held the event at the Robert Goddard Educational Campus in Ozone Park, located at 138-30 Lafayette St.…

Queens Village man killed during house fire on 110th Avenue on Sunday: FDNY

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Nov. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry A Queens Village man was killed after he became trapped in his bedroom after a fire swept through a home at 218-59 110th Ave. on Sunday afternoon. The FDNY received 911 calls just after 3:30 p.m. after the blaze broke out in the attic of the 2.5-story wood…

Bayside Cannabis Dispensary opens in Oakland Gardens, offering premium products and top-notch service

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Nov. 18, 2024 By Colum Motherway Oakland Gardens residents can now experience high-end cannabis products and exceptional customer service with the opening of Bayside Cannabis Dispensary. Located at 224-15 Union Turnpike, the new premium dispensary transformed three vacant storefronts into a spacious, modern outlet in the heart of the community. “When you walk into…

Man stabbed in violent robbery near Jamaica Wendy’s, police seek four suspects: NYPD

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Queens detectives are looking for four robbers who violently stabbed a man while stealing his cellphone on Saturday night. Cops said the bloody robbery occurred at about 7:53 p.m. on Nov. 16 in front of a Wendy’s restaurant at 138-42 Jamaica Ave. in Jamaica. Officers from the 103rd Precinct found the victim, a 21-year-old…

Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan

Motorists crossing the Queensboro Bridge may soon have to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they are traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan (Photo via Shutterstock)

Nov. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and local leaders across Queens expressed mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to bring back congestion pricing for motorists entering Manhattan below 60th street. Hochul announced Thursday that the toll, which is now set to go into effect in January, will be reduced to a…

Brush fire in Alley Pond Park highlights growing wave of NYC fires amid drought conditions

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Nov. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson A two-alarm brush fire erupted at Alley Pond Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13, highlighting a concerning trend of increasing wildfires across New York City. The FDNY reported the fire at 6:46 p.m., and firefighters successfully brought it under control by 9:40 p.m. No injuries were reported. The NYC…

MS-13 gang member charged in 2011 Ozone Park murder of local father: Feds

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Nov. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry A reputed MS-13 gang member was arrested Thursday morning and charged in the fatal shooting of an Ozone Park father in a bedroom at his 128th Street home in June 2011, according to federal prosecutors. Roger Morales, 31, also of Ozone Park, was arraigned on Thursday on an…