Aug. 23, 2023 By Bill Parry
City announces $8.5 million investment for Queens Museum, additional funding for cultural institutions across borough
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MTA adding extra service on 7 line, Long Island Rail Road during U.S. Open
Aug. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry Officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) helped kickoff U.S. Open Fan Week on Aug. 21 at Corona Yard adjacent to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, where the main draw gets underway from Monday, Aug. 28, and will run through Sunday,…
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NYC Parks unveils ‘home for retired playground animals’ at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Aug. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry Flushing Meadows Corona Park now features a home for retired concrete playground animals in a quiet grove just east of the iconic Unisphere. NYC Parks hosted a retirement party for the six whimsical cement sculptures on Aug. 18, complete with party hats and cake, and issued a proclamation honoring…
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Mets legend David Wright returns to Citi Field to emcee 25th annual Battle of the Badges game
Aug. 18, 2023 By Ethan Marshall New York Mets legend David Wright took on the role of emcee for the 25th annual Battle of the Badges baseball game Thursday night at Citi Field that saw the FDNY defeat the NYPD 7-4. With the victory, the FDNY takes the series lead 13 wins, one more than…
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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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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.
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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