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Peak apple picking season: Best orchards near Queens to visit this fall

Oct. 16, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 16, 2024 By Jessica Militello With mid-October here, we’re in the heart of peak apple-picking season, bringing cooler temperatures, bright foliage, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy this favorite fall tradition. Fortunately, Queens residents don’t have to travel far to take part. Just a short drive to Long… Read more »

Council Member Williams introduces new legislation to safeguard families against predatory title practices

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Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Nantasha Williams has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for homeowners against predatory title clouding. The bill, Int. 1086-2024, was introduced at the New York City Council’s Stated Meeting on Oct. 10. It was developed in collaboration with Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (BKA), which has…

New contracts in NYC get huge boost thanks to declining mortgage rates: report

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Oct. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of homes entering contract across New York City increased significantly year over year, thanks in large part to a decline in mortgage rates, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. Over this period, there was a 26.4% increase in homes entering contracts,…

Council Member Joann Ariola introduces legislation to establish Innocent 11 Remembrance Day in NYC

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Oct. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Joann Ariola(D-32) introduced legislation to officially designate March 14th as Innocent 11 Remembrance Day during the October 10th City Council Meeting.  The remembrance day, designated for the City of New York, would commemorate 11 Italian men killed during a mass lynching in New Orleans in 1891. …

All ages, all seasons: Volleyball teams unite Caribbean players in Queens

After playing an intense game, the Morant and Berbice volleyball teams pose for a picture.

Oct. 15, 2024 By Tracey Khan For over a decade, the Morant and Berbice volleyball teams have been uniting players of all ages and backgrounds from various Caribbean nations, fostering community and camaraderie at Valley Stream State Park. Since 2010, these teams, led by 32-year-old Arwin Bridgelal of Guyana, have offered a space for competitive […]

Hall of fame coach Rick Pitino honored at Queens Community House fall Gala, raises over $600K

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Oct. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and St. John’s University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rick Pitino was honored at the Queens Community House (QCH) Annual Fall Gala held on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Held at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, the event brought together business leaders,…