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Major residential tower proposed near Astoria Park, offering scenic RFK Bridge views

Jan. 29, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New building permits have been filed for a 26-story mixed-use tower at 25-02 9th St. in Astoria, a cul-de-sac offering scenic views of the RFK Bridge and located near Astoria Park. The newly filed permits propose a 26-story development rising 262 feet and encompassing 218,157… Read more »

Spectrum Scholars program offers $20K scholarships for college juniors in need

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Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson Spectrum, the telecommunications provider, has announced it is now accepting applications for its Spectrum Scholars program, a scholarship and professional development initiative for college students with financial need in the tri-state area. As part of the program, 15 eligible juniors will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to support…

Celebrating a decade of culture: Queens Night Market returns to Corona in April

Jan. 29, 2025 By jmilitello Jan. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Celebrating a decade of food, culture, and community, the Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows Park in Corona this April for its 10th year of bringing the community together with delicious food and entertainment from local small businesses.  The event is synonymous with… Read more »

MTA wraps up Queens bus redesign hearings with focus on community feedback and new routes

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Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson MTA officials held the final public hearing for the Queens Bus Network Design on Wednesday, Jan 22. The virtual town hall hearing covered an overview of the Proposed Final Plan Addendum and frequently asked questions by bus customers and other stakeholders.  MTA officials, including Lucille K. Songhai, assistant…

Assembly Member Rozic secures funding for breastfeeding education in Flushing

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Jan. 28, 2025 By Czarinna Andres On Maternal Health Awareness Day, Assembly Member Nily Rozic announced a $50,000 grant to expand breastfeeding education programs at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in Flushing. The initiative, unveiled on Jan. 23, is designed to support new parents with culturally competent resources, particularly in English and…

Prime suspect identified in fatal shooting of College Point woman in December: NYPD

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Jan. 28, 2025 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 109th Precinct in Flushing have identified the suspect in the fatal shooting of a College Point woman in her 14th Road home in mid-December. The NYPD announced on Monday that Kevin Rodriguez, a 33-year-old Hispanic man, is the prime suspect in the murder of 32-year-old…