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Bill to address problem gambling in New York gains Senate approval

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway The New York State Senate has passed Senate Bill S.3632, which aims to address the growing issue of problem gambling and support individuals and families impacted by gambling addiction. Co-sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo, the bill seeks to establish a Problem Gambling Advisory Council to improve awareness, prevention,…

JFK Terminal 6 unveils high-tech security checkpoint with streamlined screening and laptop-friendly features

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson JFK Terminal 6 (T6) has selected a leading security firm to oversee its advanced screening security checkpoint. JFK Millenium Partners, the design-and-build company overseeing the soon-to-open JFK Terminal 6, announced the news on Tuesday, March 25. K2 Security Screening Group(K2 SSG) will procure, install, and deploy a state-of-the-art security screening checkpoint…

Queens County Farm Museum celebrates Spring with Holi, tulip picking and Easter events

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Jessica Militello Spring has finally arrived, and the Queens County Farm Museum, located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, is the perfect place to embrace the season. With a variety of exciting activities, the farm offers a chance to enjoy the warmer weather and witness the renewal of farm life and…

Dead man found in car parked just south of the Sunnyside Yards on Wednesday: NYPD

Mar. 27, 2025 By bparry March 27, 2025 By Bill Parry Mystery surrounds the discovery of a man slumped over in a car parked in a gritty industrial section of Sunnyside on Wednesday afternoon. Police from the 108th Precinct in Long Island City responded to a 911 call of a person in need of…

QEDC partners with WITNESS to launch entrepreneurship program for previously incarcerated LGBTQ+ individuals

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres A new entrepreneurship initiative is empowering LGBTQ+ individuals impacted by the justice system with career skills and economic opportunities. The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has partnered with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch a groundbreaking entrepreneurship program designed to empower LGBTQ+ individuals who have been previously…

Op-ed | New York’s afterschool crisis: Restore the programs families rely on

Mar. 27, 2025 By Czarinna Andres March 27, 2025 By Christopher Hanway Every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., thousands of working parents across New York City face the same urgent question: who will watch my child before I get home? For years, the answer was simple: a trusted afterschool program where children…

10 Black-owned businesses in Queens that are elevating the borough’s culture and economy

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel Queens is home to a large number of Black-owned establishments spanning various industries, from cuisine and fashion to music and art. These businesses not only contribute to the borough’s economic growth but also reflect the resilience and creativity of Black entrepreneurs. Many of these establishments draw on the…

Assembly Member Nily Rozic honors local educator during Women’s History Month

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Mar. 27, 2025 By Athena Dawson Assembly Member Nily Rozic is celebrating trailblazing women who are making a lasting impact in their communities during Women’s History Month. This year’s national theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” emphasizes the importance of honoring those who uplift and educate future generations. Rozic’s recognition of…