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‘I reject the notion that my race or sex would bar my focus in life’: Queens honors Constance Baker Motley with USPS stamp unveiling

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Mar. 20, 2025 By Athena Dawson The United States Postal Service (USPS) held an unveiling ceremony for a stamp of the late civil rights icon, Hon. Constance Baker Motley.  Over 200 people attended the ceremony at the Robert Ross Family Life Center on Linden Boulevard in Jamaica to celebrate the trailblazer’s life and legacy…

Enjoy spring dining in Western Queens at these top outdoor spots

Mar. 20, 2025 By jmilitello March 20, 2025 By Jessica Militello With the arrival of the first day of spring, warmer temperatures and longer days offer the perfect excuse to enjoy outdoor dining across the borough. It’s also the perfect time to enjoy the vast array of brunch and dinner options that Western Queens…

Make the Road Action endorses candidates in race to fill Moya’s District 21 seat

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Mar. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien As the race for New York City Council District 21 heats up, Make the Road Action, a prominent advocacy organization for immigrant and working-class communities, has weighed in with a key endorsement. The group has thrown its support behind Erycka Montoya, a staffer for Council Speaker Adrienne Adams,…

Hundreds rally at Queens Borough Hall to protest $102M cuts to senior services

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of seniors gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Wednesday morning to protest a proposed $102 million budget cut to the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA)—a reduction that advocates warn could lead to the closure of up to 90 senior centers across the city. The…

Art Deco-inspired design defines Malt Drive’s unique architectural vision in LIC

Mar. 19, 2025 By jmilitello March 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello TF Cornerstone’s latest Long Island City development puts art and history at the forefront, blending local artists’ work and Art Deco influences to honor the neighborhood’s industrial past. Located at 2-20 and 2-21 Malt Drive, near Hunter’s Point South and Gantry Plaza State…

Queens Public Library earns spot on Forbes’ best midsize employers list

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Mar. 19, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Public Library (QPL) has been recognized as one of the top midsize employers in the United States, ranking 46th on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The annual list, compiled by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, evaluates companies with 1,000 to…