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Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman raises alarm over harmful effects of hair relaxers

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Dec. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman and the Greater Queens NY Chapter of the Links held an awareness event in Laurelton on Tuesday, Dec. 17, about the harmful effects of hair relaxers.  Hyndman was joined by a panel of women, including Tonya Cantlo, president of the Greater Queens (NY) Chapter…

From resolutions to reflections: Tips for a fresh start this New Year

Dec. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres  The week between Christmas and New Year’s offers the perfect opportunity for reflection, renewal, and planning for the year ahead. As 2025 approaches, this transitional period is an ideal time to set meaningful goals, embrace fresh opportunities, and strengthen connections within your community…. Read more »

CM Holden: ICE’s arrest of child sex offender shows failures of sanctuary city policies

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Dec. 27, 2024 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden has commended ICE for their arrest of a child sex offender in New York City but also expressed his disappointment with sanctuary city policies. On Dec. 17, Raymond Rojas Basilio, a previously removed citizen of Mexico convicted of forcibly touching a child, was arrested…

Assembly Member Sam Berger introduces bill to codify antisemitism definition in New York

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Dec. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Assembly Member Sam Berger has announced plans to introduce legislation in the 2025 legislative session to codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism into New York State law. The proposed legislation comes in response to the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents statewide and seeks…

DSNY rolls out year-round tree collection and increased recycling hours in Queens

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Dec. 27, 2024 QNS News Team The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is making sustainability more accessible for city residents with new initiatives, including year-round Christmas tree collection and expanded special waste and textile recycling services in Queens. With the recent expansion of curbside composting, New Yorkers no longer need to adhere…

LIJ Forest Hills adopts 40 families for the holidays in annual gift-giving program

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Dec. 26, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Healthcare workers at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital (LIJ Forest Hills) brought the spirit of the holiday season to local families in need. LIJ Forest Hills held a gift handoff on Thursday, Dec. 19, through its annual Adopt-A-Family program. This year, Santa joined hospital staff for the…

Spike in overturned vehicle accidents raises street safety concerns in Astoria

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Dec. 26, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 26, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  Astoria is seeing a rise in overturned vehicle accidents, with two separate incidents reported this month. These bring the total number of such accidents in the neighborhood to at least six in the past year, highlighting potential roadway safety issues in the area. A… Read more »