Feb. 26, 2025 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Nily Rozic hosted a Property Tax Exemption Event on Thursday, Feb. 20, aimed at assisting homeowners in navigating New York City’s property tax relief programs. The event took place at Commonpoint Queens’ Youth Opportunity Hub in Jamaica in partnership with the NYC Department of Finance (DOF)…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A Queens-based non-profit is bringing comfort and joy to local families during the colder months with its Coat and Toy Drive. Commonpoint, a community-centered social services organization, has kicked off its annual Coat and Toy Drive to help community members in need during the holiday season. The drive…
Nov. 30, 2023 By Nevine Salameh As we transition from Thanksgiving, the Queens community is lining up for a weekend filled with festivities, ushering in the holiday spirit. Scheduled events include the Parade on Rockaway, Astoria’s tree lighting ceremony, an opportunity to give back at the annual toy drive and more. For those looking for…
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Nov. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan ‘Tis the season for holiday markets. These community oriented events are geared to support local businesses and artists instead of big box retailers. Whether you want to snag unique handmade holiday gifts for your loved ones, or bask in the holiday spirit, here are seven festive markets to visit…
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