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Liquor store owners in Queens refute ‘supermarket-backed’ poll suggesting New Yorkers prefer wine from grocery stores

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Mar. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway A new poll suggesting that 80% of New Yorkers support wine sales in grocery stores is being strongly contested by liquor store owners and their advocacy groups across the city.  The survey, conducted by the Siena College Research Institute in late January, claims to reveal overwhelming public support…

From Snow White to spring birds: A magical March at Queens Botanical Garden

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Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring is in the air at the Queens Botanical Garden, which is hosting a variety of enchanting March events for people of all ages. The garden at 43-50 Main St. in Flushing is celebrating the start of warmer weather and flowers blooming with a Snow White celebration in honor…

Frontier Airlines expands New York presence with move to JFK Terminal 6

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Mar. 7, 2025 By Athena Dawson  JFK Terminal 6(T6) has acquired another international airline partnership this week.  JFK Millenium Partners(JMP), the design and development firm responsible for the soon-to-open terminal, announced on Friday, March 7, that Frontier Airlines will join T6.  Frontier Airlines is now the 13th airline carrier on a growing list of…

March 8: How to celebrate International Women’s Day in Queens

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Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Who runs the world? Women! International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed annually on March 8, serving as a global tribute to the social, economic, political and cultural contributions of women. While the day is often marked by celebratory social media posts and acknowledgments from organizations, brands, and public…

Sunnyside Gardens man killed during early morning house fire: FDNY

Mar. 7, 2025 By bparry March 7, 2025 By Bill Parry A 65-year-old man was killed when an early morning house fire gutted his home in the Sunnyside Gardens historic district on Friday. The FDNY received a call just before 3 a.m. of a blaze at 39-11 46th St. and dispatched 12 units with…

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets

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Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down New York City’s densely packed wet markets. The latest outbreaks come just weeks after a temporary closure in February, when an undercover investigation by NYCLASS and Council Member Robert…

NYC Parks Summer Camp lottery open for Queens children ages 6-13

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Mar. 6, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Registration is now open for the NYC Parks & Recreation Queens Summer Camp 2025 lottery, which offers children ages 6 to 13 the opportunity to participate in a summer full of sports, educational activities, and outdoor adventures. The lottery registration period runs from Monday, March 3, to Saturday, March…