Nov. 24, 2023 By Nevine Salameh The Shops at Skyview is bringing the holiday cheer to Flushing by hosting a series of holiday-themed events. Located at 40-24 College Point Blvd. in Flushing, the Shops at Skyview is a multi-level shopping destination that features stores with leading brands and signature events curated for friends and families. The shopping center’s Holiday Tree celebration will commence Dec. 1 with guests viewing and voting on all of this year’s nonprofit trees that are creatively decorated and lit by community members for a chance at the grand prize, a $1,000 donation. Participating non-profits and retailers…
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From Astoria to Bayside, shop locally at these festive markets in Queens this holiday season
Nov. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan ‘Tis the season for holiday markets. These community oriented events are geared to support local businesses and artists instead of big box retailers. Whether you want to snag unique handmade holiday gifts for your loved ones, or bask in the holiday spirit, here are seven festive markets to visit…
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Sunday service at two Queens libraries ending this weekend
Nov. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan This weekend will mark the final day of Sunday service at two Queens Public Library locations for the foreseeable future. Central Library on Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica and Flushing Library on Main Street will no longer be open on Sundays as a result of citywide budget cuts for Fiscal…
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Mets give out over 7,500 turkeys as part of ‘MetsGiving’ initiative
Nov. 22, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The New York Mets kicked off their “MetsGiving” initiatives with a food drive benefiting New York Common Pantry at Citi Field Wednesday, Nov. 15. This event, along with the other MetsGiving initiatives, is part of the organization’s greater effort to help combat food insecurity. Fans and community members donated…
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Boy who vanished at Flushing mall ‘located safely’ after two days: NYPD
Nov. 22, 2023 By Bill Parry
The 7-year-old boy who was reported missing on Sunday while shopping with his father in Flushing has been found, according to the NYPD.
Flushing’s Tempco Glass celebrates 10 years of business with launch of new production line
Nov. 22, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, state Sen. Toby Stavisky and Assemblymember Ron Kim joined workers at the Tempco Glass Fabrication facility in Flushing on Nov. 21 to celebrate the company’s 10-year anniversary and the opening of a new glass lamination line. Tempco Glass, located on Maple Avenue in Flushing, specializes in refining glass they receive from their manufacturers to create various forms of glass which are then made available for purchase and can be used for personal or commercial use. The recent $1 million investment in the company will create the funds needed for…
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New Jersey man charged with insurance fraud for draining Queens family’s trust fund of $2.6M: DA
Nov. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry A New Jersey man was indicted by a Queens grand jury and criminally charged with insurance fraud in the theft of $2.6 million from a trust fund, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office. David Liu, 36, of Garfield, NJ, was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on Nov. 15 on a nine-count indictment charging him with grand larceny in the first degree and other crimes. Liu is accused of transferring the money to bank accounts he created by using an alias and spending the cash to buy Cartier jewelry and other luxury items, Queens…
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Crunching the Queens crime stats: grand larceny auto incidents soar, with NYPD reporting surge in vehicle thefts
Nov. 21, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The number of vehicles being stolen, categorized by the NYPD as grand larceny auto, has increased throughout Queens year-to-date, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD. Grand larceny auto incidents are up 39.6% in northern Queens for the year through Nov. 19, rising from 1,718 incidents last year to 2,398 this year. In southern Queens, grand larceny of automobiles rose 14.2% over the same period of time, from 1,423 to 1,625. The increase in grand larceny auto incidents across Queens can also be seen…
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Young Manhattan boy vanishes while shopping with his dad in Flushing: NYPD
Nov. 21, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from the 109th Precinct are searching for a 7-year-old Manhattan boy who was reported missing while shopping with his father in Flushing on Sunday evening.
Queens pols announce $5 million in funding to agriculture program at John Bowne High School in Flushing
Nov. 21, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Council Member James Gennaro and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joined students and faculty at John Bowne High School in Flushing on Nov. 20 to announce a $5 million donation to the school’s agricultural program. This new allocation will help fund a new exotic animal lab, farming equipment,…
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