Author: schnepsrestagent

A visual journey through Queens: Flushing Town Hall debuts ‘World’s Borough’ exhibition

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson A new exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of the world’s borough is opening at Flushing Town Hall this week.  The World’s Borough Exhibition will open this Thursday, Nov. 7, at the arts institution located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. in Flushing. The exhibition will feature artworks by over 70…

Illegal cannabis dispensary operating near playground shuttered in Sunnyside: DA

Nov. 5, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_83976" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Detectives from the Queens DA’s office and the NYPD raided an illegal cannabis dispensary that was operating across the street from a playground in Sunnyside. Photos courtesy of Queens DA[/caption]
Nov. 5, 2024 By Bill Parry

German restaurant Manor Oktoberfest bids farewell to Atlas Park in Glendale after 18 years

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Nov. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Manor Oktoberfest, a German-American restaurant and longtime tenant at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, has officially closed its doors, marking the end of an 18-year era at the open-air mall. Known for its German-inspired menu and beer, Manor Oktoberfest was among the mall’s original establishments and…

Queens Public Television to host live election night coverage with top New York leaders

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Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team Queens Public Television (QPTV) is set to host a live 2024 election night broadcast on Tuesday, Nov. 5, starting at 8 p.m., featuring commentary from prominent New York media and political figures. Hosted by QPTV, the broadcast will feature a lineup that includes Victoria Schneps, President of Schneps…

Obituary: Astoria’s Mary H. Butler remembered for dedication to family and service

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Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team Mary H. Butler passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2024. A beloved mother and grandmother, she was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Denis J. Butler, and their daughter Kathleen A. Butler. She is survived by sons Denis and Thomas, daughter-in-law Lisa, and four grandchildren, Delia, Thomas,…

Sunnyside Community Services celebrates 50 years with benefit, unveils new senior housing project

Nov. 4, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien More than 100 people gathered in Long Island City on Monday, Oct. 28, to celebrate Sunnyside Community Services’ (SCS) golden anniversary.  The 50th-anniversary celebration and benefit took place at SCS’s Long Island City community space at 52-41 Center Blvd. and at the nearby American Brass… Read more »

LaGuardia Community College awarded $5.8M to boost career support for students with disabilities

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Nov. 4, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has received $5.8 million in funding to support students with disabilities over the next three years. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced Thursday that it would provide $5,819,599 to LaGuardia Community College over the next three years to provide… Read more »