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Glendale firm's machine made for some sweet Ridgewood treats: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was " QNS
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (465+ words) This week, we have a story that should appeal to those with a sweet tooth and an appreciation for chocolate. Years ago, when candy chains that operated their own retail stores had locations on neighborhood shopping strips, such brand names…...
CM Schulman honors Queens Girl Scout who has been borough's top cookie seller for six straight years " QNS
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (252+ words) Queens Girl Scout Julia Lin was honored by Council Member Lynn Schulman on Monday, April 6, at her district office in Forest Hills for being the top Girl Scout Cookie seller in the borough in 2026, marking the sixth year in a…...
Queens Distance Runners relaunches Cultural Run Series with return of Filipino 4-Miler " QNS
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (332+ words) Queens Distance Runners (QDR) announces the return of its Cultural Run Series " community-centered runs that celebrate the borough's diversity " with the Amihan Filipino Run on Saturday, April 11, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. QDR, a grassroots nonprofit running organization, organizes affordable,…...
Helping the planet through City Parks" coastal science program for students in Hallett"s Cove " QNS
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (239+ words) April is Earth Month, and this year's global theme is "Our Power, Our Planet." So, empowered New Yorkers and their families, who'd like to make a difference, are celebrating by embracing sustainable lifestyle changes, while others are taking part in…...
AM Rajkumar announces free events to deliver housing and financial resources to Ridgewood residents " QNS
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (309+ words) Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar is set to host two free events " the Tenants and Homeowners Assistance Day on Tuesday, April 7 and a Financial Literacy Workshop on Thursday, April 16 " to connect Ridgewood locals with the tools, services and support needed to…...
The world's largest Japanese food fest returns to Astoria
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (219+ words) Get ready to indulge in an afternoon of refreshing boba tea, mouth-watering grilled skewers, and handmade onigiri as the world's largest Japanese street food festival makes its return to Astoria on Sunday, April 26, from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. Japan Fes, located at Steinway…...
CM Wong delivers strong first quarter with perfect attendance, casting 200 votes with active legislative record " QNS
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (378+ words) On Thursday, April 2, Council Member Phil Wong announced a strongly recorded first quarter since taking the helm of District 30 this year, marked by full participation in New York City Council proceedings, a growing legislative portfolio and a constituent services operation…...
CM Won, education advocates rally against relocation of migrant families from LIC shelter " QNS
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (879+ words) Council Member Julie Won, Community Education Council 30 (CEC 30) and education advocates gathered in Dutch Kills Playground Friday morning to rally against the proposed conversion of a nearby family shelter into a site for single men, which attendees said would displace…...
Multiple suspects wanted in a series of early morning violent robberies on or near Roosevelt Avenue in Corona: NYPD " QNS
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (331+ words) Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are looking for five suspected muggers who targeted older men on or around Roosevelt Avenue in a series of violent robberies last month. The following morning, three of…...
Hate Crimes Task Force investigating aggravated harassment by an intruder at St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church in Douglaston: NYPD " QNS
1+ week, 1+ day ago (492+ words) The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an aggravated harassment case at a Douglaston church last month. Police from the 111th Precinct in Bayside reported that on the morning of Saturday, March 14, an unidentified individual entered St. Anastasia Roman Catholic…...