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Queens DA paralegal fired after arrest for threatening to bomb Elmhurst migrant shelter

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Oct. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry An Elmhurst man was fired from his job as a paralegal at the Queens District Attorney’s office after he was arrested and criminally charged late last month for threatening to bomb a migrant shelter across the street from his home on 77th Street just south of Roosevelt Avenue.…

Columbus Day Parade celebrates Italian-American heritage in Astoria

Oct. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The 47th annual Columbus Day Parade marched through the streets of Astoria this past Saturday, celebrating Italian-American heritage. Organized by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Queens (FIAOQ), the event brought together local dignitaries, community members, and cultural performers. The parade began at… Read more »

Flushing Health and Wellness Expo to offer free screenings and resources for Queens seniors

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Oct. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Senior Health and Wellness Expo, an annual event promoting healthy living for older adults, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave. in Flushing. The expo presented by VillageCareMAX and hosted by Schneps…

Photos: Elmhurst Hospital holds Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

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Oct. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst partnered with MetroPlus Health to hold a special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Friday, Oct. 4. Queens residents gathered for a lively celebration of Hispanic heritage. The event honored Latin American culture and contributions, featured live music, traditional dance performances, and…

New initiative unveils expanded resources and career programs for Queens artists

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Oct. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson Queens artists now have access to a package of new resources as part of a multipronged initiative led by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).  The Borough President announced in a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 9, that from now…

Sunnyside Shines holds Taste of Sunnyside launch party at QBK Sports

Restaurant owners and Sunnyside Shines staff gather at QBK Sports for the launch of Taste of Sunnyside. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Oct. 11, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 11, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District (BID) held a launch event for Taste of Sunnyside on Thursday evening, bringing together business owners and community members who will be participating in Sunday’s highly anticipated restaurant crawl. Thursday’s launch event took place at QBK Sports at… Read more »