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‘Queens: The World’s Borough’ sculpture unveiled in Forest Hills to celebrate diversity

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Mar. 24, 2025 By Jessica Militello Say it loud, say it proud: Queens is the world’s borough—and now it has the sign to prove it. A colorful new sculpture honoring Queens’ diversity was unveiled on Saturday, March 22, at MacDonald Park on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, drawing more than 150 attendees, including elected…

Hundreds sign petition to prevent charter school from opening in Sunnyside’s P.S. 150 Annex

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Mar. 18, 2025 By sobrien March 18, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of Queens parents have signed a petition to prevent a charter school from opening in Western Queens. They state that the establishment of a charter school would divert much-needed funds away from public schools in the district. The petition, launched last week…

Flushing Town Hall bridges generations of musical talent at Majors and Minors of Jazz event

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Mar. 13, 2025 By Jessica Militello Flushing Town Hall is bringing together the freshest young talent and seasoned legends in one unforgettable performance at their “Majors and Minors of Jazz” concert on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The event at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, will feature two quintets of “minor” musicians, ages 12-19,…

March 8: How to celebrate International Women’s Day in Queens

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Mar. 7, 2025 By Jessica Militello Who runs the world? Women! International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed annually on March 8, serving as a global tribute to the social, economic, political and cultural contributions of women. While the day is often marked by celebratory social media posts and acknowledgments from organizations, brands, and public…

Avian flu outbreaks in Queens spark further calls to shut down all overcrowded NYC wet markets

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Mar. 6, 2025 By Colum Motherway The resurgence of avian flu at two animal slaughter markets in Queens has renewed urgent calls to shut down New York City’s densely packed wet markets. The latest outbreaks come just weeks after a temporary closure in February, when an undercover investigation by NYCLASS and Council Member Robert…

Queens subway assault: Man kicks woman down station stairs in random attack, cops say

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Cops in Queens are hunting for the man who kicked a senior woman down a flight of stairs at a subway station in a random assault over the weekend. According to police sources, a 72-year-old woman was attacked not long after departing a Jamaica-bound E train at the Roosevelt Avenue station in Jackson Heights…