Rockaway nonprofit urges Parks to unlock vacant lot for farming
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So far, however, the city has not directed Community Parks Initiative money to Rockaway Community Park.
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Attorney General’s mobile office will stop in Jamaica
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Residents can bring in concerns about identity theft, fraud, civil rights, senior issues like elder abuse, and worker’s rights, such as overtime pay and minimum wage issues.
Read MoreRichmond Hill town hall highlights lack of South Asians in city and state office
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No one of South Asian descent has ever won a seat in city or state office, despite the community’s growing strength.
Read MoreRichmond Hill’s Sikh community celebrates spiritual leader on the 550th anniversary of his birth
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Sikhism was founded over 500 years ago by Nanak in the Punjab region of South Asia.
Read MoreAddabbo pushes state to OK mobile sports betting
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New York’s disallowance of mobile sports wagering is costing the state tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue, according to State Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Jr.
Read MoreProcess begins to construct NYC’s four new jails
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A final request for proposal for construction of the Queens jail will be issued in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Read MorePhony plastic surgeon sentenced to prison after yearslong extradition fight
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The conditions of the extradition agreement frustrated Justice Kenneth Holder.
Read MoreMayor pledges to restore shuttered South Jamaica community center
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The community center closed in 2008 after 20 years of operation, due to NYCHA budget cuts.
Read MoreQueens lawmakers free space for more bingo games
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The bill allows community groups, including non-profits and religious organizations, to host bingo games once a week.
Read MoreCouncilmember Moya among Queensboro FC’s first fans
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Count Councilmember Francisco Moya, a diehard soccer fan, among the first Queensboro FC supporters.
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Investigators offer $10k for info leading to the arrest of Jamaica teen’s killer
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Amir Griffin was fatally shot by a seemingly stray bullet while standing on a basketball court at the Baisley Park Houses.
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World’s Fair site receives a major upgrade
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The project will provide $24 million in upgrades.
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