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‘We need to keep marching’: Queens Pride kicks off the season in Jackson Heights

Marchers make their way through the streets of Jackson Heights at Queens Pride on June 2.

Jun. 2, 2024 By Amy Schatz The New Queens Pride returned to Jackson Heights on June 2 for its 31st year. This year’s parade was filled with an immense sense of urgency amidst the joy, especially during a time when the Human Rights Campaign has declared a National State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans thanks […]

New York becomes first state to offer Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates

May. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres May 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Lloyd Mitchell Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with state officials and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, announced Thursday that low-income New Yorkers are now eligible to receive rebates for energy efficiency upgrades through a federal program called the Home Electrification and… Read more »

Queens tenants file legal challenge against state agency, claiming unjust rent hikes

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May. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Tenants from a collection of rent-stabilized buildings in Queens gathered outside the offices of the New York Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) last Friday, May 24, to announce their plans to file an Article 78 legal challenge. The action seeks to compel DHCR to address and resolve…
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The Return of The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale begins this weekend

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May. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina As the saying goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure; and the return of The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale puts that saying to the test. The Great Woodhaven Yard Sale, hosted by the Woodhaven Residents’ Block Association, anticipates having over 75 individual households offering a wide assortment of…
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Six Queens neighborhoods rank among those with most excessive property fees in NYC: report

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May. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Queens neighborhoods of Flushing, College Point, Glen Oaks, Jackson Heights, Briarwood and Jamaica Estates ranked within the top ten neighborhoods in New York City with the most excessive property fees, according to a report by the financial services company CashNetUSA. The property fees taken into account for this…
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Summer fun on a budget: Free activities to explore in Queens

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May. 29, 2024 By QNS News Team As summer heats up, Queens offers a plethora of free events and activities, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the season without stretching their wallets. From outdoor concerts to art exhibitions, here’s a guide to enjoying Queens this summer at no cost. Outdoor Concerts and Performances This…
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