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Real estate firm predicts slowing of rent growth in NYC in 2024

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Dec. 4, 2023 By Ethan Marshall There is an expectation that the growth of rent in New York City will be much slower in 2024, according to the housing market predictions made by the real estate firm StreetEasy. At the same time, the report predicts that there will continue to be more demand for homes in the city than the amount of units available and thus preventing rents from falling. While the expectation is that inventory in New York City will further grow in 2024, it will still be smaller than the pre-pandemic levels. As a result, the rent growth…
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Ozone Park school celebrates opening of new halal kitchen

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Dec. 1, 2023 By Rachel Butler Council Member Joann Ariola joined students and staff to celebrate the official opening of a halal kitchen at P.S. 63 in Ozone Park school with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 29. The kitchen is opened inside P.S. 63, located on Sutter Avenue, and will provide religiously appropriate meals to…
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AM Weprin calls for new strategy to combat antisemitism in schools after listening to Hillcrest students following ‘appalling’ rampage

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Dec. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry Hours before Israel resumed retaliatory strikes against Hamas in the Gaza Strip after a seven-day cease fire came to an end on Dec. 1, Assemblymember David Weprin urged Department of Education Chancellor David Banks to implement a comprehensive plan of action to address the “appalling student behavior” after hundreds…
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Buy ‘Made in Queens’ this holiday season

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Dec. 1, 2023 By Tammy Scileppi Seems as if the holiday season is coming upon us quicker than ever! And if you’re running out of thoughtful ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers, here are some tempting offerings, courtesy of those innovative Made in Queens (MiQ) folks. “Our Made in Queens program is so rewarding because…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend

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Nov. 30, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As we transition from Thanksgiving, the Queens community is lining up for a weekend filled with festivities, ushering in the holiday spirit.  Scheduled events include the Parade on Rockaway, Astoria’s tree lighting ceremony, an opportunity to give back at the annual toy drive and more. For those looking for…
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Meeting the Wireless Demands of NY with Mike Finley

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Nov. 29, 2023 by Jill Carvajal Ongoing advancements in technology and continued collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to meeting the unique demands of highly urbanized environments like NY. Boingo Wireless is one of the companies that provides solutions to this challenge.  Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo Wireless talks about what it […]