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Victoria Tentler-Krylov's "New Heights"

Vibrant experiences in New York are often found in the outer boroughs, revealing hidden cultural gems.
from New York Post
1 month ago

Brothel selling sex across from two NYC elementary schools near infamous 'Market of Sweethearts', furious locals say

A brothel in Jackson Heights, Queens, is operating controversially close to two elementary schools, alarming local parents.
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from Jackson Heights Post
2 months ago
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Annual Momo Crawl returns to Jackson Heights this Sunday - Jackson Heights Post

The Momo Crawl celebrates Tibetan and Nepalese dumplings, aiming to raise funds for a nonprofit while showcasing local cuisine and culture.

This New Nepalese Restaurant Now Serves Water Buffalo

Lakeside NYC showcases the diverse cuisine of Nepal, including traditional Newari dishes and a fusion of other Asian influences.

Annual Momo Crawl returns to Jackson Heights this Sunday - Jackson Heights Post

The Momo Crawl celebrates Tibetan and Nepalese dumplings, aiming to raise funds for a nonprofit while showcasing local cuisine and culture.

This New Nepalese Restaurant Now Serves Water Buffalo

Lakeside NYC showcases the diverse cuisine of Nepal, including traditional Newari dishes and a fusion of other Asian influences.
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Exclusive | Seedy NYC street overrun with hookers and thieves gets even worse - with prostitutes doubling in 2 months

The crime situation in Jackson Heights has worsened markedly in recent months, with increased theft and sex work.

Angel Review - Jackson Heights - New York - The Infatuation

The goat dum biryani at Angel is a must-try dish that will entice diners to return.

Woman faces 88-count animal cruelty indictment over NYC horror show

A woman has been indicted for animal cruelty after over 20 pets were found living in unsanitary conditions, leading to serious health issues.

Would You Live in This Well Preserved 1920s Jackson Heights Unit Asking $925K?

Prewar co-op in Jackson Heights with original features
Spacious apartment with unique architecture and design elements

Radical by Xiaolu Guo review a woman of character

An obsession with language, and how it simultaneously frees and limits thought, has been a consistent thread in Xiaolu Guo's work since her 2007 debut, A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers.Like that book, her marvellous new memoir, Radical, is organised around short chapters with disparate words and phrases as titles.
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Vendedores ambulantes del sur del Bronx fueron los mas inspeccionados por el DCWP en los ultimos meses

En el primer trimestre de este año, el Departamento de Protección al Consumidor y al Trabajador (DCWP por sus siglas en inglés) de la ciudad emitió 414 multas a vendedores ambulantes en la ciudad.Desde el 1 de abril el Departamento de Sanidad (DSNY por sus siglas en inglés) empezó a hacerse cargo de estas funciones.

Vendedores ambulantes de la ciudad recibieron el doble de multas este ano en comparacion con los niveles pre-pandemia

En 2019, cuando la policía de Nueva York era el único encargado, emitió 1.812 multas frente a 2.499 en los primeros nueve meses de este año, con casi la mitad (48.6 por ciento) repartidas en el último trimestre.En solo nueve meses, la policía de Nueva York y el Departamento de Protección al Consumidor y al Trabajador (DCWP por sus siglas en inglés) emitieron 3.884 multas a vendedores, más del doble de la cantidad de multas emitidas en 2019.

Vendedores ambulantes del sur del Bronx fueron los mas inspeccionados por el DCWP en los ultimos meses

En el primer trimestre de este año, el Departamento de Protección al Consumidor y al Trabajador (DCWP por sus siglas en inglés) de la ciudad emitió 414 multas a vendedores ambulantes en la ciudad.Desde el 1 de abril el Departamento de Sanidad (DSNY por sus siglas en inglés) empezó a hacerse cargo de estas funciones.

Vendedores ambulantes de la ciudad recibieron el doble de multas este ano en comparacion con los niveles pre-pandemia

En 2019, cuando la policía de Nueva York era el único encargado, emitió 1.812 multas frente a 2.499 en los primeros nueve meses de este año, con casi la mitad (48.6 por ciento) repartidas en el último trimestre.En solo nueve meses, la policía de Nueva York y el Departamento de Protección al Consumidor y al Trabajador (DCWP por sus siglas en inglés) emitieron 3.884 multas a vendedores, más del doble de la cantidad de multas emitidas en 2019.
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Queens resident discusses breaking barriers throughout her career as Pakistani-American news anchor - QNS.com

Cheddar News anchor Hena Doba is about as familiar with Queens as she is with reporting.A first-generation Pakistani-American, she has lived in Jamaica, Elmhurst, College Point, Rosedale and Jackson Heights.She initially thought she would become a psychologist when she started college.It was when she started writing for the school newspaper at SUNY Buffalo that she discovered her love for journalism.

VISION ZERO 2022: More Dead Kids, More Crashes in Known Danger Zones

Cyclist Sarah Schick was killed in an area known to the DOT to be dangerous.Photo: Henry Beers Shenk
More children died in crashes last year than in another other year in the Vision Zero era and crashes remain concentrated in areas that are known to be treacherous, according to a new report that crunches the numbers on the bloody 12 months of 2022.

Uber Doesn't Have to Raise New York City Drivers' Pay, Judge Rules

A New York State judge on Friday blocked regulators from raising the pay of ride-hail drivers, saying that the Taxi and Limousine Commission had not sufficiently justified the increase.Uber sued the commission, a New York City agency, last month and argued that the increase, approved in November, was too high and could require the company to spend an additional $21 million to $23 million per month to pay its drivers.

Queens resident discusses breaking barriers throughout her career as Pakistani-American news anchor - QNS.com

Cheddar News anchor Hena Doba is about as familiar with Queens as she is with reporting.A first-generation Pakistani-American, she has lived in Jamaica, Elmhurst, College Point, Rosedale and Jackson Heights.She initially thought she would become a psychologist when she started college.It was when she started writing for the school newspaper at SUNY Buffalo that she discovered her love for journalism.

VISION ZERO 2022: More Dead Kids, More Crashes in Known Danger Zones

Cyclist Sarah Schick was killed in an area known to the DOT to be dangerous.Photo: Henry Beers Shenk
More children died in crashes last year than in another other year in the Vision Zero era and crashes remain concentrated in areas that are known to be treacherous, according to a new report that crunches the numbers on the bloody 12 months of 2022.

Uber Doesn't Have to Raise New York City Drivers' Pay, Judge Rules

A New York State judge on Friday blocked regulators from raising the pay of ride-hail drivers, saying that the Taxi and Limousine Commission had not sufficiently justified the increase.Uber sued the commission, a New York City agency, last month and argued that the increase, approved in November, was too high and could require the company to spend an additional $21 million to $23 million per month to pay its drivers.
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Familias inmigrantes de la ciudad sufrieron mayores tasas de carga financiera excesiva del alquiler y hacinamiento en sus hogares en 2021

En los hogares encabezados por inmigrantes con niños, el 52 por ciento experimentó una carga financiera excesiva del alquiler en 2021, según un nuevo estudio, en comparación con el 48 por ciento de los hogares de ciudadanos con niños.Corte de vivienda del condado del Bronx el 14 de enero de 2022.
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