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WEBSeptember 11, 2024. Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens hosted their annual free Back to School Festival on Saturday, September 7 sponsored by HydroQuebec, Champlain Hudson Power... First Annual Corn Fest. September 4, 2024. The Queens County Farm Museum announces a fun-filled, corn-themed day on …
New Rank For Astoria’s 114th Precinct Commander
WEBJun 8, 2016 · 114th Precinct Commander Peter Fortune, pictured as Captain, has been promoted to Deputy Inspector. Local leaders say there is one downside to the recent promotion of 114th Precinct Commander Peter Fortune to NYPD Deputy Inspector. “It means there’s a possibility that he will soon be leaving us,” Astoria Civic Association President Antonio Meloni said.
How Radio Broadcaster Bruce Morrow Became The Legendary …
WEBOct 21, 2020 · As the story goes, sometime back in 1959, a relatively obscure radio DJ named Bruce was standing in the hallway of the WINS radio studio in Midtown Manhattan. There an elderly woman, somehow getting past security and entering the studio, approached him and said, “Cousin, lend me 50 cents to get home.”. When Bruce, as the true tale continues ...
Jackson Heights Co-Naming Immortalizes ‘Wrong Man’
WEBOct 1, 2014 · The lesson of Balestrero and his ordeal are now forever immortalized as 73rd Street at 41st Avenue on the three-way border of Woodside, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights was renamed Manny “The Wrong Man” Balestrero Way. “Manny Balestrero’s story is one example how we must continue to reexamine our criminal justice system,” said Councilmember ...
DA Katz Appoints 48 New Assistant District Attorneys
WEBOct 21, 2021 · Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on October 15 the appointment of 48 new Assistant District Attorneys - which is the largest class ever - to join the Queens District Attorney’s Office. Of the 48 new prosecutors, 27 are women and 21 are men. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on October 15 the appointment.
COUNCILMEMBER UNG WELCOMES MAMMOGRAM BUS TO …
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Councilmember Sandra Ung on Wednesday morning welcomed the Mammogram Bus to Latimer Gardens in Flushing. Sponsored by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, the Mammogram Bus provides no-cost breast cancer screenings in underserved communities across the five boroughs. In 2023, Councilmember Ung arranged to have the Mammogram Bus visit her office in Flushing.
It’s In Queens! (Aug. 6 to Aug. 12) - Queens Gazette
WEBAug 4, 2021 · Aug. 6, Radio Jarocho, Aug. 7. Radio Jarocho mixes traditional music from Mexico’s Veracruz with contemporary urban tunes, while the group’s director, Julia del Palacio, demonstrates the Zapateado tap dance at 6 pm on both nights.Calpulli Mexican Dance Company closes the shows, starting at around 7 pm. Queens Theatre Outdoor Stage, near 14 United States Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Features - Queens Gazette
WEB5 days ago · September 25, 2024. The Borough of Queens is being MONOPOLY-ized. On Saturday, October 5, Hasbro and Top Trumps USA will launch the MONOPOLY: Queens Edition during a special ceremony starting promptly at 1pm at Queens Center Mall. Mr. Monopoly, Queens’ premier business and nonprofit leaders, and representatives from Top Trumps USA will ...
A Promise Kept, LIJFH Holds Inaugural Community Advisory Board …
WEBApr 18, 2024 · In 2022 leaders from Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital held a Community Connections panel at the Queens Museum. At that event plans to start a Community Advisory Board were discussed. On Tuesday March 26th that initiative came to fruition at the hospital. Members of the community joined together with …
O Lavrador - Queens Gazette
WEBAug 28, 2024 · O Lavrador is open six days a week for lunch and dinner from 11am to 10pm and until 11pm on weekends. There are great lunch specials and O Lavrador is ideal for a business luncheon or church/funeral luncheon. Book your holiday party now in one of their private banquet rooms. They’re conveniently located …