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Suozzi wins re-election to New York’s 3rd Congressional District

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Nov. 6, 2024 By Cameryn Oakes U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi was re-elected to New York’s 3rd Congressional District Tuesday night and defeated Republican challenger Mike LiPetri by 2.5%, overcoming a red wave led by Donald Trump across the country, who won Nassau County by nearly 5 percentage points. “I’m a Democrat – a true…

Election results: All Queens incumbents on track to retain seats

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres New Yorkers headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in several pivotal races, including the presidential election and critical congressional and state legislature seats. At 9 p.m., polls officially closed, and initial results began to come in across Queens, where numerous incumbents faced challengers in districts covering various…

Victoria Schneps in partnership with QPTV hosts election night conversations with key political candidates

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Nov. 5, 2024 By QNS News Team Victoria Schneps, founder of Schneps Media, hosted a special election night event as part of QPTV’s live election night coverage. Welcoming an array of influential figures and candidates from Queens and Long Island. The evening’s discussions focused on pressing local and national issues as candidates shared their…

Ballot scanners malfunction at polling sites across Queens on Election Day

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Voters across Queens reported malfunctioning ballot scanners during a tense morning on Election Day, causing long lines at voting centers throughout the borough. Some polling centers across the borough were posting wait times of over 50 minutes at around noon on Tuesday, with some voters complaining of “unusual”…

A visual journey through Queens: Flushing Town Hall debuts ‘World’s Borough’ exhibition

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week.  The World’s Borough Exhibition will open this Thursday, Nov. 7, at the arts institution located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The exhibition will feature artworks by over 70…

Illegal cannabis dispensary operating near playground shuttered in Sunnyside: DA

Nov. 5, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_83976" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Detectives from the Queens DA’s office and the NYPD raided an illegal cannabis dispensary that was operating across the street from a playground in Sunnyside. Photos courtesy of Queens DA[/caption]
Nov. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry

German restaurant Manor Oktoberfest bids farewell to Atlas Park in Glendale after 18 years

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Nov. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Manor Oktoberfest, a German-American restaurant and longtime tenant at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an 18-year era at the open-air mall. Known for its German-inspired menu and beer, Manor Oktoberfest was among the mall’s original establishments and…

Queens Public Television to host live election night coverage with top New York leaders

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Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team Queens Public Television (QPTV) is set to host a live 2024 election night broadcast on Tuesday, Nov. 5, starting at 8 p.m., featuring commentary from prominent New York media and political figures. Hosted by QPTV, the broadcast will feature a lineup that includes Victoria Schneps, President of Schneps…