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City debunks drone reports over LaGuardia after real emergency unfolds in Queens skies

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Dec. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry As drone hysteria swept from New Jersey across the Hudson River to New York City on Thursday night, fueled by online reports of nearly a dozen large drones spotted over Queens, a genuine emergency unfolded in the skies above the borough. The Port Authority and Federal Aviation Administration…

Spreading holiday cheer: Toy drives, parades, and festive fun in Southeast Queens

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Dec. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson As the holiday season steadily approaches, local elected officials and community organizations host various family-friendly events and toy drives to ensure a happy holiday for youngsters.  Below is a list of events for families in Southeast Queens. Sen. Comrie’s 10th Annual Toy Drive The office of Sen. Leroy…

Manager of Jamaica-based freight shipping company indicted for evading export control and sanctions on Russia: Feds

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Dec. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry A manager for a Jamaica-based international freight forwarding company operating out of JFK International Airport was indicted by a federal grand jury for her alleged involvement in a scheme to circumvent U.S. export laws and sanctions on Russia implemented following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Natalya…

Op-ed: A new JFK Airport is a doorway to opportunity for local and diverse businesses

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Dec. 12, 2024 By Elena Barcenas and Loycent Gordon As successful small business owners here in Queens, we join all New Yorkers in looking forward to the transformation of JFK International Airport into the world-class airport our city deserves. But a new JFK will serve as more than a global gateway for travelers—for local…

Gaming meets travel: JFK Terminal 8 debuts Gameway lounge in time for holiday travelers

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Dec. 12, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Holiday travel just leveled up at JFK Airport. Travelers passing through John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 can now enjoy a cutting-edge gaming experience starting on Monday, Dec. 16, as Gameway opens its first New York location. The Gameway Ultra lounge, part of a $125 million investment…

Council Member Williams introduces bill aimed at strengthening funding for city’s human rights agencies

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Dec. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Nantasha Williams has introduced new legislation aimed at furthering civil rights protections.  Williams, a representative of Council District 27 in Southeast Queens, and is the chair of the City Council’s Committee on Civil and Human Rights, announced the introduction of  Int 1137-2024 on  Friday, Dec 5.…

NYS launches ‘Be Your Own Boss’ campaign to promote licensed professions

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Dec. 11, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan In response to a growing gig economy, the New York State Dept. of State recently launched a new campaign to promote jobs that require a state-issued license.    The ‘Be Your Own Boss’ campaign is a public service message to inform New Yorkers about the dozens of licensed professions…

City Council passes package of flood protection bills authored by Council Member Gennaro

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Dec. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Council passed a package of bills on Thursday, Dec. 5, aimed at addressing increasing flooding issues across the city. The legislation, Intro 0814 and Intro 0815, was introduced and authored by Council Member James F. Gennaro, who represents District 24, covering neighborhoods such as Briarwood, Fresh…