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Queens Public Library earns spot on Forbes’ best midsize employers list

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Public Library (QPL) has been recognized as one of the top midsize employers in the United States, ranking 46th on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The annual list, compiled by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, evaluates companies with 1,000 to…

Queens youth to showcase talent at Garden of Dreams show at Radio City on April 8

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello Young performers from across the tri-state area, including talented acts from Queens, will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall on April 8 for the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show, a heartwarming showcase that gives children facing adversity a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the iconic…

St. John’s University hosts National Poetry Month events in April

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens residents with a passion for the arts can celebrate National Poetry Month at St. John’s University, which is hosting a series of readings and lectures on its Queens campus in April. Titled “Spring Poetry in Performance,” the event will feature a lineup of poets, followed by a…

Sen. John Liu urges extension of April 1 CDPAP transition deadline to prevent care disruptions

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien State Sen. John Liu has warned that thousands of Medicaid patients may face disruptions to critical at-home care if the state legislature does not extend the April 1 deadline allowing patients and caregivers to transition to statewide fiscal intermediary Public Partnerships, LLC. Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) is now…

Over 250 runners chase the pot of gold at St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Half Marathon

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Mar. 18, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin Over 250 runners kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Sunday, Mar. 2, with The Queens St. Patrick’s 5K and Half Marathon. An additional five participants completed the virtual 5K. Runners from across the city toed the start line to celebrate the Irish…

Campaign filings show fierce fundraising battles in 3 key Queens Council Districts

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Mar. 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As New York City’s election season intensifies, candidates vying for City Council seats across Queens are engaged in fierce fundraising battles, with some contenders significantly outpacing their rivals. The latest figures from the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) reveal high-stakes competition in multiple districts, particularly in…

Delta flight’s wing hits runway, lands safely after go-around at LaGuardia Airport: FAA

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Mar. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A potential crisis was averted at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night after an air traffic controller alerted the flight crew of Endeavor Air Flight 4814 that its left wing had struck the runway upon landing, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At 10:10 p.m., the pilot initiated a go-around…

Ridgewood Savings Bank celebrates Monopoly Queens inclusion with huge community sweepstakes

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Mar. 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway Ridgewood Savings Bank is celebrating its inclusion in the Monopoly Queens Edition, a special version of the iconic board game that honors the borough of Queens.  The bank is launching a community sweepstakes that offers participants a chance to win one of 74 great prizes, including cash and…