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Queens community members celebrate street sign unveiling of ‘Little Bangladesh Way’ in Ozone Park

Mar. 13, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Queens elected officials, community leaders and residents in Ozone Park gathered for a street co-naming ceremony on Friday, March 10, recognizing the corner of Drew Street and 101st Avenue as “Little Bangladesh Way,” in honor of the vibrant Bangladeshi community in the borough.  Councilwoman Joann Ariola authored the City…
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QueensLink hosting town hall meeting in Ozone Park, giving residents a chance to sound off on city’s plan for long-dormant train line

Mar. 13, 2023 By Bill Parry Ozone Park residents and transportation advocates from around the borough will be able to ensure their voices are heard on Thursday, March 16, during QueensLink’s town hall. The meeting at MS 137 America’s School of Heroes will allow QueensLink the opportunity to ask the community how best to meet…
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DA Katz lands endorsements from pair of Queens Congress members in re-election bid

Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry A week after Queens Borough President Donovan Richards endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, two longtime members of Congress have followed suit. Congresswoman Grace Meng and Congressman Gregory Meeks threw their support behind Katz who is facing a challenge in June’s Democratic primary. “Melinda Katz…
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York College receives more than $1 million in funding for environmental research in southeast Queens

Mar. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed York College has received more than $1 million in funding from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to examine the environmental and health effects of climate change in southeast Queens.  The $1,344,622 grant awarded to York College is provided as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Cumulative Health Impacts at…
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‘Truly heartbreaking’: Dead cats found near A train in Howard Beach, two weeks after tortured felines were rescued in Richmond Hill

Mar. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry The NYPD and the Queens District Attorney’s office have launched an investigation after more than a dozen dead cats were discovered in Howard Beach Saturday, March 4. The cats appeared to have been tossed over a fence along the A train subway line at 102nd Street near 157th Avenue,…
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Former Queens basketball star signing with New York Knicks: report

Mar. 8, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb Former Archbishop Molloy basketball star Moses Brown has signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks on March 8, according to reports. The New York Knicks are signing center Moses Brown on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Brown averaged 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in…
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Habitat for Humanity, Hilton Grand Vacations renovate single-family home in Jamaica for low-income, first-time homebuyers

Mar. 8, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County joined 15 volunteers from Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) on Wednesday, March 8, to renovate a single-family home in Jamaica with the goal of being affordable and energy efficient for low-income, first-time homebuyers. HGV members assisted with construction work, such as…
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