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Aigner Chocolate’s golden ticket bars turn Queens into a real-life Willy Wonka adventure

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Aigner Chocolate is giving Queens a golden (and silver) opportunity to indulge for a good cause with its Cocoa Joy Community Bar fundraiser. The beloved Forest Hills chocolatier, known for its handcrafted confections and nearly a century of sweet traditions, is mixing philanthropy with a touch of Willy…

JetBlue unveils $100M Terminal 5 transformation at JFK Airport

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Bill Parry New York’s hometown airline unveiled its plans to revitalize its flagship terminal at JFK Airport, which will undergo a $100 million extreme makeover over the next two years aligning with the Port Authority’s massive $19 billion overhaul of the international airport and its road network. Long Island City-based…

Bayside Historical Society offers yoga, history talks and cultural performances this month

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Mar. 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello With spring just around the corner, the Bayside Historical Society (BHS), situated at 208 Totten Ave. in Fort Totten, is gearing up for a month filled with engaging indoor and outdoor events throughout March. As the weather begins to warm, BHS invites the community to take part in a…

Queens TV actor convicted of 2021 St. Albans murder in real-life crime drama: DA

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Mar. 10, 2025 By Bill Parry A TV actor from Rego Park is facing 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted of murder by a jury following a two-week trial in Queens Supreme Court on Friday. Isaiah Stokes, 45, of 62nd Road, was found guilty of the fatal 2021 ambush shooting…

Aviation High School in LIC celebrates its legacy of excellence in aviation education during Holden’s visit

Mar. 10, 2025 By cmotherway March 10, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden visited Aviation High School to observe the exceptional programs that are preparing students for successful careers in the aviation industry.  During his visit on Feb. 28, Holden expressed his enthusiasm about the school’s dedication to giving students the tools…

NYC students invited to compete in essay contest on American values, up to $5,000 in awards

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Mar. 10, 2025 By Athena Dawson Students across New York City are invited to apply for the Future Generations Essay Contest, a writing competition launched by the Soloviev Foundation to engage young minds on themes of liberty, freedom, and democracy in the evolving American story. The contest is open to public and private school…

Protesters in Queens demand action on rising energy bills, urge Senate to pass Bucks for Boilers Act

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Mar. 10, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Protesters in Queens gathered outside Con Edison’s office in Jamaica on Thursday, March 6, demanding state lawmakers address skyrocketing utility costs and climate change by including the Bucks for Boilers Act in the state Senate’s one-house budget. The demonstration, led by New York Communities for Change (NYCC) and…