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Catch award-winning pianist Dabin Ryu live at JCAL’s Thursday Night Jazz series

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Apr. 4, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) is inviting music lovers to secure early bird tickets for its next installment of Thursday Night Jazz, set to take place on Thursday, April 10, at 8 p.m. This month’s featured artist is Dabin Ryu, an award-winning South Korean jazz…

Community rallies to stop proposed lithium-ion battery storage site in Middle Village

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Apr. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden spearheaded a rally on Wednesday, April 2, to oppose the proposed construction of a large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facility at 64-30 69th Place in Middle Village, directly across from PS/IS 128.  The rally, which brought together local residents, political leaders, and concerned parents, demonstrated…

Fake doctor arrested at JFK after botched butt implant in Astoria home: NYPD

Apr. 3, 2025 By bparry April 3, 2025 By Bill Parry A fake doctor who was performing medical procedures without a license at an Astoria home was taken into custody on the night of Friday, March 28, after one of his patients went into cardiac arrest. At around 1 p.m. that afternoon, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda,…

Queens Night Market previews new global flavors ahead of 10th anniversary season

Polish vendor Matylda's Food will be serving traditional zapiekankas at the 2025 Queens Night Market.

Apr. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Night Market held a preview event in Harlem Wednesday evening to showcase the new vendors joining the hugely popular event for its 10th anniversary season in 2025. Around a dozen new vendors showed off the dishes that will be on sale throughout the 2025 season at the…

Far Rockaway pastor reflects on journey from journalist to White House-honored faith leader

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Apr. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson A Far Rockaway-based pastor has received one of the nation’s highest civilian honors directly from the White House. Reverend Marie Berbick, a Jamaican-born pastor, motivational speaker, and life coach, was awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in January by the administration of then-President Joe Biden. The award, established…

Queens sees dip in rental competition while Manhattan surges: report

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Apr. 3, 2025 By Ethan Marshall During the first two months of 2025, the rental markets in the New York City boroughs of Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn have each gone through different year-over-year trends, according to a report by the real estate listing site RentCafe. By analyzing five key metrics for rental competitiveness for…

Queens Public Library launches inaugural Space Month with out-of-this-world STEM programs

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Apr. 3, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens Public Library (QPL) is inviting young minds across the borough to blast off into the cosmos this April with the launch of Space Month—a month-long celebration of space exploration, science, and art designed to captivate children and teens. The initiative includes nearly 70 hands-on educational programs, workshops,…

Op-ed: Without property tax reform, the City of Yes will fall short

Apr. 3, 2025 By Czarinna Andres April 3, 2025 By Richard Khuzami New York City’s housing crisis is a real challenge. Every day, residents across all five boroughs feel the strain of rising rents and the lack of new housing. The recent zoning changes under the “City of Yes” initiative are a step in…

Spring Break Farm Camp returns to Queens County Farm Museum with hands-on activities

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Apr. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello If your kids love spending time outdoors, the Spring Break Farm Camp at the Queens County Farm Museum is the perfect opportunity for them to explore and learn about nature. Beginning on Monday, April 14 through the 18th, the farm, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral…

Woodhaven Restaurant Week to spotlight local dining from April 7 to 13

Woodhaven Restaurant Week

Apr. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway Woodhaven’s culinary scene is set to take the spotlight during the upcoming Woodhaven Restaurant Week, taking place from April 7 through April 13. The weeklong event hosted by the Woodhaven BID will highlight a diverse lineup of neighborhood eateries, offering a range of traditional and contemporary dishes. Participating…