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Astoria’s Our House hosts creative spring workshops with local Queens artists

Apr. 22, 2025 By jmilitello April 22, 2025 By Jessica Militello Our House, a cozy community and creative hub in the heart of Astoria, is in full bloom this spring with a series of hands-on workshops designed to spark creativity and connection. Located at 23-71 31st St., the space opened in January 2024 as…

From ghost kitchen to café: Meadow Desserts opens on Steinway Street

Apr. 11, 2025 By jmilitello April 11, 2025 By Jessica Militello Meadow Desserts, best known for its whimsical pastries and signature drinks, has officially opened a storefront on Steinway Street, offering Astoria residents a charming new spot for cake and coffee. The bakery and café, located at 31-12 Steinway St., held its grand opening…

Man assaults 86-year-old woman in Queens because she asked to move past him

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Queens detectives are on the hunt for a brute who assaulted an 86-year-old woman last week because she asked to move so she could pass him in an apartment building hallway. According to police sources, the attack occurred inside the Ravenswood Houses located at 23-03 36th Ave. in Astoria at around 7 p.m. on…

‘Queens: The World’s Borough’ sculpture unveiled in Forest Hills to celebrate diversity

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…

Hundreds sign petition to prevent charter school from opening in Sunnyside’s P.S. 150 Annex

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Mar. 18, 2025 By sobrien March 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of Queens parents have signed a petition to prevent a charter school from opening in Western Queens. They state that the establishment of a charter school would divert much-needed funds away from public schools in the district. The petition, launched last week…

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…

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…