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NYC’s largest indoor Himalayan Festival returns to Woodside this Sunday

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 14, 2024 By Queens Post News Team The Tibetan Community Center in Woodside will host the 9th annual Ngatso Fest, New York City’s largest indoor Himalayan festival. Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 17, this annual celebration brings together members of the Tibetan and Himalayan communities in Queens, offering a… Read more »

Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside brings Colombian holiday traditions to Queens

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Thalia Spanish Theatre is set to bring the spirit of Colombian holiday traditions to life with Christmas in Colombia, a musical celebration of festive folklore through dance and song. Founded in 1977, Thalia Spanish Theatre is the only bilingual Hispanic theater in Queens,… Read more »

Queens Hospital launches Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program to combat obesity and diabetes

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the launch of its new Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program. The program will address health issues, including diabetes and obesity, by providing counseling from nutritionists, psychologists, and physicians specializing in weight management to support patients…

Queens’ tallest building, the Orchard, celebrates topping out as it nears completion; set to welcome tenants in 2026

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View of the Orchard from the third-floor rooftop deck. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 13, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 13, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The real estate firm behind the tallest building in Queens held a “topping out” ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate another landmark as the building moves closer to completion. BLDG Management announced that the Orchard, a 70-story, 824-unit residential complex occupying the entire block at… Read more »

QEDC partners with Witness to Mass Incarceration to offer job training and support for formerly incarcerated

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Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has announced a new partnership with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch specialized job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. WITNESS is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering those impacted by the justice system, providing resources and support to help them…

NYCEDC seeks proposals for redevelopment of former Flushing Airport site in College Point

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Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to transform an 80-acre plot in College Point into a thriving mixed-use community. The site, formerly the Flushing Airport, has remained unused since its decommissioning in 1984 and has since reverted to a…