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"We have to remember not to get more upset about a homeless shelter than we are about the issue of homelessness itself," one neighbor said.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host a hearing Thursday on a proposed apartment building at 30-02 Newtown Ave.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards will host a hearing Thursday on a proposed seven-story apartment building on Woodhaven Boulevard.
The Bayside Historical Society's annual winter art show is now on view — this time, virtually.
"COVID-Rx" will feature experts discussing the latest health news and sharing resources for seniors and people with disabilities.
This week's emergency food pop-up at Queens Borough Hall has been moved from Tuesday to Thursday due to the ongoing winter storm.
Residents of neighborhoods on the list will get priority at local COVID-19 vaccination sites, officials have pledged.
The ZIP codes 11419 and 11421 have been added to a list of New York City neighborhoods being prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
All flight activity at LaGuardia was halted Monday as a blizzard-like winter storm continued blanketing New York City in snow.
All branches of the Queens Public Library are closed Monday and Tuesday due to hazardous weather conditions from the nor'easter.
More than 100 people joined a virtual discussion Thursday to share ideas for a re-envisioned Queensbridge Baby Park.
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Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Jan. 31 through Feb. 6.
Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Jan. 31 through Feb. 6.
Patch has put together a round-up of meetings and events in the neighborhood for Jan. 31 through Feb. 6.
At the pop-up event Tuesday, the organization Hungry Monk will give away 1,300 boxes of food — no questions asked.
A woman suffered facial fractures after a stranger punched her in the face Wednesday in the Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike subway station.
The wholesale club opened Friday in the Plaza 48 mall on 48th Street, according to a news release.
