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Santathon is back: Bar crawl returns to Sunnyside and Woodside for holiday toy drive

Attendees at a previous Sunnyside Santathon (Photo via Instagram @blvdbars)

Nov. 26, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 26, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Santathon, a popular neighborhood Santa-themed bar crawl, will return to Sunnyside and Woodside next month after a three-year hiatus, raising money to buy toys for children this Christmas. Santathon will return to the neighborhood on Dec. 14, with 14 participating bars offering a variety… Read more »

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Community Board 3 voted overwhelmingly to approve modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development at a fiery monthly meeting at Queens Public Library (QPL) Langston Hughes Thursday night. More than 100 people crowded into the auditorium at QPL Langston Hughes at 100-01…

P.S. 174 in Rego Park launches GoFundMe to reinstate popular chess program for students

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local elementary school is seeking community support to help reinstate a beloved chess program. P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount, located at 65-10 Dieterle Crescent, is hosting a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 to cover the expenses of its Chess Club, which taught 100 students how to play chess…

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens concludes 125th Anniversary celebrations with powerful events

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens marked the end of its 125th Anniversary celebrations with two significant events this month, bringing together community leaders, experts, and supporters to reflect on the ongoing challenges of poverty and the organization’s impactful work over the years. The events were highlighted by the…

Queens County Criminal Bar Association honors local legal leaders at inaugural awards night

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens County Criminal Bar Association (QCCBA) hosted its inaugural dinner and awards night on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Agra Palace in Forest Hills. The event, which marked the association’s first full year of operation, drew approximately 200 members from the Queens County criminal legal community to celebrate…

Japanese airline selects JFK Terminal 6 as its future home at JFK International Airport

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson A Japanese airline has selected JFK Airport’s Terminal 6 (T6) as its future home. JFK Millenium Partners (JMP), the parent company of the ongoing T6 development, announced on Thursday that All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be among the first airlines to operate from the state-of-the-art terminal when it…

AM González-Rojas spearheads drive to renovate community pool at Lexington School for the Deaf in Queens

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Nov. 25, 2024 By Czarinna Andres During National Child Safety and Protection Month this November, Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas hosted an event to highlight the importance of water safety and expanding community access. González-Rojas joined Lexington School for the Deaf staff, students, and lawmakers on Wednesday, Nov. 21, to launch a capital campaign aimed…