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Community board application deadline extended to March 13

If you haven’t sent in your community board application yet, don’t fret! Acting Borough President Sharon Lee has extended the deadline for qualified and civic-minded applicants to Friday, March 13. That means you’ll have six additional weeks from the original January 31 deadline to submit completed, signed and notarized applications to the BP’s office. “The extension is to ensure that the pool of applicants is … Continue reading Community board application deadline extended to March 13

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Queens Bus Route Re-design Looks OK For Maspeth – so far

Citing the need for fewer turns, fewer bus miles and better, more direct connections to subways, the MTA and DOT have unveiled a plan with longer distances between stops and what they claim to be ‘straighter paths’ along what appears to be busier streets. The plan is being scoured by Community Boards. Community Board #5 meets on Wednesday evening at 7:30 @ Christ The King … Continue reading Queens Bus Route Re-design Looks OK For Maspeth – so far

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Donate to Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens this Holiday Season

  Since 1899, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been changing lives and building communities while serving our neighbors in need with mercy and compassion. We currently sponsor more than 160 programs and services for children and youth, adults and seniors, persons with developmental disabilities, those who are mentally ill, and the isolated. In addition, we are one of the largest faith-based providers of affordable … Continue reading Donate to Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens this Holiday Season

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Historic marker notes home of DeWeitt Clinton

A new historic marker noting the former location of New York Governor DeWitt Clinton’s mansion house in Maspeth has been installed. The Newtown Historical Society announced that it has replaced a long-lost roadside marker that was originally installed in the 1930s. The marker, located at the intersection of Maspeth Avenue, 56th Terrace and 58th Street, notes that Clinton worked on plans for the Erie Canal … Continue reading Historic marker notes home of DeWeitt Clinton

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial opens on Friday

After decades of advocating, funding and construction, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Queens is finally here. On Friday, 10 a.m. at Elmhurst Park, at the corner of Grand Avenue and 79th Street, Borough President Melinda Katz will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The multi-million dollar memorial will feature the names of service members from Queens who died during the war. Another plaque pays tribute to those … Continue reading Vietnam Veterans Memorial opens on Friday

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Holiday Festival at Maspeth Library this Saturday

The Friends of the Maspeth Library is hosting a holiday festival at the library on Saturday, December 7, starting at noon. Festivities will include a magic show in the meeting room, holiday face painting and crafts in the children’s room and a holiday concert starting at 2:30 p.m. The NYPD will also be providing Safe Child ID’s. You won’t want to miss this fun and … Continue reading Holiday Festival at Maspeth Library this Saturday

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Maspeth Chamber hosts annual tree light ceremony

The Maspeth Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. at Maspeth Memorial Square. The free event will includes all sorts of fun activities, such as free raffles, entertainment and even a visit from Santa. You won’t want to miss this holiday season event in the heart of Maspeth. Please follow and like us: Continue reading Maspeth Chamber hosts annual tree light ceremony

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CEC 24 to host Chancellor Carranza at town hall

Community Education Council (CEC) for District 24 is hosting Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. The town hall will take place in the auditorium at PS 58 School of Heroes, located at 72-24 Grand Avenue in Maspeth. Parents are encouraged to attend, as the chancellor will address issues and concerns regarding local schools and students. District 24 includes the following … Continue reading CEC 24 to host Chancellor Carranza at town hall

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Maspeth Chamber networking event today at Connolly’s Corner

Tonight (Tuesday), the Maspeth Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Card Exchange from 5:30 – 7:30pm at Connolly’s Corner in Maspeth. All businesspeople from Maspeth and surrounding Queens communities are invited to eat, drink, and network. Attendees should feel free to bring their business cards, company giveaways and literature. The Maspeth Chamber of Commerce is comprised of members from local businesses such as Maspeth … Continue reading Maspeth Chamber networking event today at Connolly’s Corner

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