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JFK opens $270M high-tech cargo facility, first major upgrade in over 25 years

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Apr. 24, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Airport has opened a state-of-the-art cargo facility for the first time in over 25 years. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey(PANYNJ), in partnership with Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 23. Operated by WFS, JFK’s primary cargo handler, the 350,000-square-foot consolidated cargo…

NYC rent up 18% since COVID-19, with 5.6% rise in Q1 2025 alone: report

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Apr. 23, 2025 By Ethan Marshall The median asking rent for apartments in New York City went up 5.6% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, from $3,218 last year to $3,397 this year, according to a report by the real estate site Realtor.com. This increase among rental properties listed on Realtor.com continues the…

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to join American Airlines at JFK Terminal 8

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Apr. 23, 2025 By Athena Dawson Travelers flying to Alaska and Hawaii from John F. Kennedy International Airport can now enjoy more streamlined connections and upgraded amenities, as Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines begin relocating their operations to Terminal 8 (T8), American Airlines announced on Tuesday, April 22. The move will allow for easier…

Walk, connect, belong: Queens Girls Who Walk builds friendship and wellness one step at a time

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Apr. 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello Walking just 20 minutes a day can boost your mood, memory, and overall health—but for Queens Girls Who Walk, it’s about more than steps and stamina. The Northeast Queens-based group turns a simple stroll into a powerful space for connection, community, and support among women of all ages.…

González-Rojas pushes for ‘Speak Your Truth Act’ to shield survivors from defamation suits

Apr. 23, 2025 By sobrien April 23, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joined fellow lawmakers, legal experts and survivors of sexual assault on Tuesday to call for the passage of the Speak Your Truth Act, legislation aimed at protecting survivors who speak publicly about abuse from retaliatory defamation lawsuits. At a…

Sweeten your weekend with boozy ice cream classes at Tipsy Scoop in Astoria

Apr. 23, 2025 By jmilitello April 23, 2025 By Jessica Militello Trade in your usual weekend plans and indulge in something a little cooler—literally. Tipsy Scoop, the alcohol-infused ice cream shop in Astoria, is offering weekend ice cream-making classes that put a spirited twist on your average sweet treat. Located at 38-15 23rd Ave.,…

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to stop in Flushing for one-day appearance on May 3

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Apr. 23, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Flushing is getting a little sweeter — and a whole lot pinker. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, a popular mobile pop-up known for its signature pink aesthetic and themed desserts, will make its only New York City appearance in Flushing on Saturday, May 3, as part of its…

Quintet of the Americas to perform free concert of living American composers in Forest Hills

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Apr. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway A free community concert spotlighting the vibrant voices of living American composers will be held in Forest Hills on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., presented by Quintet of the Americas, Queens’ acclaimed woodwind ensemble. The performance, titled “Living American Composers,” will take place at The Church-in-the-Gardens, located…