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Power Women of Queens to be honored Feb. 27 with ICON recognition for returning trailblazers

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway For the past 30 years, Power Women has served as a significant symbol of recognition for countless influential women while also fostering valuable connections. Victoria Schneps started this journey in 1994 with just one newspaper, The Queens Courier, which she launched from her living room. Today, her visionary…

Queens Public Library to celebrate Black History Month with over 70 events and activities

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Feb. 3, 2025 By Colum Motherway This February, Queens Public Library (QPL) is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month with an exciting lineup of over 70 events and activities.  From author talks and concerts to theater performances and art exhibits, QPL is spotlighting the many facets of Black heritage and culture with…

Hundreds celebrate Lunar New Year with Senator John Liu at Flushing High School

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Jessica Militello Hundreds gathered at the historic Flushing High School on Sunday, Jan. 26, to celebrate the Year of the Snake during State Senator John Liu’s annual Lunar New Year event. The festivities featured free food from local restaurants, live music, cultural performances, and giveaways, bringing together community members from…

NYC Parks to host Black History Month events across Queens, celebrating pioneers in STEM and space

Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYC Parks will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events across Queens, featuring oyster workshops, explorations of Black pioneers in STEM, and discussions on Black history in space exploration. Educational and cultural programs honoring Black history will be held throughout February and… Read more »

Construction nears completion for The Prince, a 120-unit condo building in Flushing

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction work is nearly finished for a 15-story residential building known as “The Prince” at 134-03 35th Ave. in Flushing. The structure is now almost completely enclosed in the reflective glass curtain wall. All that is left to complete are some sections at the ground floor close to the…

Ariola fights for Queens representation in GOP leadership amid disputed City Council vote

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Republican council members are contesting the recent election of Council Member David Carr as the Republican Caucus Minority Leader. The vote took place in person at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan 28, with only three of the six Republican Caucus members in attendance. The members present…

Construction advances on Magnolia Gardens, a 7-story transitional housing facility in Flushing

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction of Magnolia Gardens, an upcoming 7-story transitional residential and community facility at 39-03 College Point Blvd. in Flushing, is beginning to take shape, with facade installation now being performed. Based on the renderings of the building, Magnolia Gardens will have white brick and gray metal paneling covering…

Excavation nears completion for new 9-story commercial project in Flushing

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Excavation and pilings are nearing completion at the construction site of an upcoming 9-story commercial building at 37-18 138th St. in Flushing. As of the end of January 2025, most of the site had been excavated well below street level. The retaining walls are supported by rows of…

Photos: Bishop Robert Brennan visits St. Andrew Avellino in Flushing

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud As part of his ongoing commitment to the Catholic communities of Queens and Brooklyn, Bishop Robert Brennan continues to foster strong connections with parishioners and students across both boroughs. Since his appointment as Bishop of Brooklyn in 2021, Brennan has played an active role in…