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City announces tougher rules on license plate obstructions amid ghost car crackdown

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Jan. 9, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and NYPD unveiled a new set of proposed rules to crack down on license plate obstructions and reinforce efforts to enhance roadway safety and compliance. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the initiative on Tuesday, Jan.…

Just Salad celebrates grand opening of Bayside location at Bay Terrace Shopping Center

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Jan. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Fast-casual restaurant chain Just Salad is celebrating the grand opening of its second Queens location in Bayside this week. The new store, located in The Bay Terrace Shopping Center at 212-09 26th Ave., officially soft opened in December and follows the success of its first Queens location in…

Jamaica deli sells top-prize TAKE 5 ticket in Tuesday’s drawing

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Jan. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A Jamaica resident hit the jackpot as the New York Lottery announced Wednesday that a top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Jan. 7 TAKE 5 Evening drawing. The ticket, worth $31,596, was purchased at B&B Deli Mini Mart Inc., located at 138-02 Farmers Blvd. The winning numbers…

Air Canada joins state-of-the-art JFK Terminal 6, opening in 2026

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Jan. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson An airline from north of the border will soon operate from JFK Airport’s Terminal 6 (T6). Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, will operate from JFK T6 when it opens to passengers in 2026. Air Canada will operate alongside Star Alliance partners Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and…

Resorts World NYC, NYPD bring holiday cheer to Queens families

Children and their parents enjoy the holiday party hosted by Resorts World NYC and the NYPD.

Jan. 7, 2025 By Tracey Khan The laughter of children and the joy of the holiday season filled Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) last December as the casino partnered with the NYPD to host a Christmas event that brightened the lives of more than 110 children and their families. The collaboration, spearheaded by Michelle […]

Join a Queens community board: Applications due Feb. 14

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Jan. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson The Queens Borough President’s office has officially opened applications for the 2025 Queens Community Board appointments. The process is open to new applicants and existing members seeking reappointment. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. For the fifth consecutive year, the application process has been fully digitized,…

Nonprofit partners with Elmhurst Hospital for 5K rowing event training in NYC

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Jan. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway A New York nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors has teamed up with Elmhurst Hospital to host training classes for its upcoming 5K rowing event, creating a unique opportunity for survivors, supporters, and dragon boat enthusiasts to strengthen their skills and foster community. Paddle for the Cure NYC, with…