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World Human Rights USA Inc. hosts second convention with awards and cultural presentation

Turquoise Haskin Esq. candidate for Civil Court Judge, Kings County, Brooklyn, being presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the organizer Saghir Khan at the WHRUSA 2024 2nd Convention and Cultural Show at Queens Palace in Woodside on Oct. 19.

Nov. 1, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke The purpose of World Human Rights USA Inc. (WHRUSA), a South Asian organization, is to provide resources and counseling to families facing challenges, helping them rebuild and strengthen their relationships. As such, an Oct. 19 second annual convention brought together professionals to highlight its messaging of hope and understanding. […]

Omnium Circus brings accessible, family-friendly spectacle to Queens Theatre Nov. 8-10

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Nov. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The world-class Omnium Circus performers will perform at the Queens Theatre from Friday, Nov. 8, through Sunday, Nov. 10. This circus prides itself on providing accessibility to its audience. In addition to being the only circus in the world presented bilingually in English and American Sign Language, other accommodations available for…

Mayor Adams calls for action on deadly subway surfing trend, touts NYPD drone program and social media accountability

Mayor Eric Adams addresses the media during Thursday's press conference. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Oct. 31, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials and members of the NYPD gathered in Woodside Thursday afternoon to issue a “cry for action” against subway surfing – the practice of riding atop moving subway carriages – following the death of a 13-year-old girl along the elevated… Read more »

Astoria nonprofit HANAC celebrates 52 years of service with annual gala and honors in Manhattan

Oct. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 31, 2024 By Athena Dawson HANAC, an Astoria-based non-profit, hosted its annual gala on Friday, Oct 25.  For over 52 years, the Queens-based organization has provided affordable housing, social programs, and independent living for older adults.  This year’s gala was held in Manhattan’s Ziegfeld Ballroom. Michelle Charlesworth, co-anchor… Read more »

Jaywalking is now legal in NYC— lifting 66-year ban that was scarcely enforced

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Oct. 31, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld and QNS News Team Cross with the light, wherever you’d like! New York City has officially decriminalized jaywalking, giving a legal patina to a practice long adopted by virtually every Big Apple resident. In Queens, where bustling intersections and diverse neighborhoods make crossing busy streets a daily necessity,…

Officials and advocates meet in Jackson Heights to address human trafficking solutions

(From L to R) Assembly Members Brian Maher, Jessica González-Rojas and Steven Raga sit before a roundtable of advocates and local communities. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas.

Oct. 31, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of elected officials met with community-based organizations and anti-trafficking experts in Jackson Heights Tuesday to discuss possible solutions for human trafficking in the local community. Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas, Steven Raga and Brian Maher gathered at Make the Road NY at 92-10… Read more »

U.S Rep. Gregory Meeks secures over $600k in federal funding for York college research program

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Oct. 31, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-5) has secured $680,700 in federal funding for a local CUNY college. On Monday, Oct. 28, Meeks announced that York College in Jamaica was awarded the grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) program.…

Astoria family goes all out with ‘Pink Pony Club’ Halloween decor, in tribute to pop star Chappell Roan

Oct. 31, 2024 By ishkurhan Oct. 31, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan One Astoria family paid homage to Chappell Roan, one of this year’s biggest breakthrough pop stars, by transforming their porch into the ‘Pink Pony Club’ for Halloween.  On Broadway and 32nd Street, two skeletons holding microphones are staged in a cobweb sea of pink… Read more »

St. Mary’s in Bayside hosts annual ‘Monster Mash’ to support children with complex medical needs

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Oct. 31, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Families from across the borough gathered at St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in Bayside on Sunday, Oct. 27, for the annual “Monster Mash,” a Halloween-themed event aimed at raising essential funds for children with complex medical needs. The day featured music, games, trunk-or-treat, raffles, a costume contest,…