Aug. 17, 2023 By Ethan Marshall A data study performed by Zumper to determine the most pet-friendly cities across the United States saw New York City rank 95th out of 100 cities on the list. The low ranking in the study was thanks in large part to the conclusion reached that determined residents who reside…
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Queens DA Katz expanding initiative to combat retail theft across borough after successful pilot in three precincts
Aug. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and the NYPD announced the borough-wide expansion of her Merchants Business Improvement Program on Aug. 15. Piloted in Jamaica, Flushing and Astoria last spring, the initiative combats repeat shoplifting and the harassment and threatening of customers and store staff by a handful of repeat…
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Queens lawmakers back new law that cracks down on illegal smoke shops by fining property owners
Aug. 15, 2023 By Bill Parry While it remains difficult to pinpoint the exact number of illegal smoke shops and unlicensed cannabis dispensaries that have proliferated across Queens, it is estimated that more than 8,000 are operating citywide. On Monday a new law was enacted that gives the authorities the power to fine landlords for…
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Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park announces 2023 arts grant recipients
Aug. 14, 2023 By Bill Parry When St. Albans’ favorite son LL Cool J brought his Rock The Bells Festival to Forest Hills Stadium on Aug. 5, he was just over a mile away from where a unique eight-foot-tall bronze sculpture of him stood until recently in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Astoria-based sculptor Sherwin Banfield…
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LaGuardia’s new Terminal B win major international award for accessibility
Aug. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry The Port Authority and LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, announced on Aug. 9 that the terminal has achieved the highest possible rating for accessibility. Terminal B earned a Gold rating from the Canada-based Rick Hansen Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness,…
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QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend
Aug. 10, 2023 By John Schilling There’s plenty to enjoy in Queens this weekend from musical performances and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and tasty food. Check out these events happening throughout the borough, including a multi-cultural dance party, a day of music and food with a view of the East River, a Barbie-themed brunch…
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Creep sought for groping women in Rego Park and Long Island City: NYPD
Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from two Queens precincts are on the lookout for the creep who targeted and groped women at least two times last month, according to the NYPD.
In the Community with Council Member Julie Won
Aug. 10, 2023 By Lea Tomaswick Today on In the Community with sponsored by AARP New York, our host Robert Pozarycki, chief content officer for Schneps Media and editor-in-chief of amNY Metro, had the pleasure of speaking with Council Member Julie Won about her community. Council Member Won represents Council District 26 which includes the […]
Northwest Queens rental prices increase as new lease signings decrease: report
Aug. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina According to a new Douglas Elliman report, the median rent in the northwest region of Queens for the month of July was the third highest on record in four months. The median rental price in July increased by 15.5% when compared to the same time last year, the highest…
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US Open food event returns Aug. 24, to feature lineup of all-star chefs
Aug. 9, 2023 By Aidan Graham The US Open’s renowned food event is returning to Queens on Aug. 24, bringing together a star-studded lineup of celebrity chefs and marquee restaurants for the second year in a row. “Flavors of the Open” will take over the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center again this year…