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Op-ed: Expanding opportunities for Queens restaurants

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Dec. 13, 2023 By Thomas Grech As one of the most diverse places in the world, it’s no secret that Queens has some of the best restaurants and most delicious cuisines in the city. From Astoria to Jackson Heights to the Rockaways, there is not a single dish that you cannot find. The Queens Chamber…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: rape cases on the rise over the last month

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Dec. 12, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rape cases in Queens has increased across the borough over the last month when compared to the same period of time in 2022, according to the latest crime stats from the NYPD. For the 28-day-period of Nov. 13 through Dec. 10, both northern and southern…
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Fresh Meadows couple reminded of daughter’s traffic related death following death of Quintas Chen in Flushing

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Dec. 11, 2023 By Rachel Butler The recent hit-and-run death of toddler Quintas Chen in Flushing brought back haunting memories for a Fresh Meadows couple 10 years after the death of their daughter in a similar accident. Amy Tam and Hsi-Pei Liao experienced the death of their 3-year-old child, Allison, on Oct. 6 2013, when she was struck down by an SUV while crossing the street holding her grandmother’s hand.  The incident occurred at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Main Street. The SUV driver, Ahmad Abu-Zayedeh, was never criminally charged for the incident. Quintas Chen, who was also 3-years old,…
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Bayside man busted in Murray Hill sexual abuse investigation: NYPD

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Dec. 8, 2023 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 109th Precinct in Flushing arrested a Bayside man and charged him with sex crimes, assault and kidnapping just days after he allegedly attacked a woman in Murray Hill. Myung Park, 40, of 47th Road near Oakland Lake was booked at the 109th Precinct on Dec. 7…
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Ung introduces legislation targeting retail stands and char broiling cooking in Queens

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Dec. 8, 2023 By Rachel Butler Queens Council Member Sandra Ung introduced two pieces of legislation to address concerns over quality of life on New York City’s public sidewalks. The first piece of legislation will require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a site visit before the issuance or renewal of a stoop stand…
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Flushing Town Hall presents The Jalopy Chorus’ rendition of ‘The Loneliness of Either, Or: A Requiem for Joan of Arc’

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Nevine Salameh Bringing the story of Joan of Arc to stage, The Jalopy Theater is coming to Flushing Town Hall to present a two-part evening production featuring the Jalopy Chorus’ performance and “The Loneliness of Either, Or: A Requiem for Joan of Arc” on Saturday, Dec. 16. Scheduled for 8 p.m., the evening opens with Act 1, a 45-minute performance by the chorus featuring music from all around the world. This will be followed by Act 2, “The Loneliness of Either, Or: A Requiem for Joan of Arc,” a piece directed by Ali Dineen, songwriter, visual…
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Housing needs and concerns of residents in lower-density districts of NYC highlighted in effort to get zoning regulations changed

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Dec. 7, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Lower-density neighborhoods in New York City are becoming more common and more diverse, according a study released by the independent research and education nonprofit Citizens Housing and Planning Council, which is dedicated to addressing the housing and planning needs in New York City. Other key findings include a desire for…
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