🌱 Queens Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

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But first, today's weather:

A morning shower, then rain. High: 47 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Queens:

1. Jessica Tisch, NYC's Sanitation Chief, On Composting, Garbage ... (Commercial Observer)
2. Queens Congresswoman Meng responds to recent mass shootings in California (PIX11 New York News)
3. River Fund Offers Food and Educational Support to New Yorkers (NYC Food Policy Center)
4. Diwali school holiday fight resumes in Albany — Queens Daily Eagle (Queens Daily Eagle)
5. L.I.R.R. Service to Grand Central Begins Today at Long Last (The New York Times)
6. Wonderful Hidden Gem New York State Diner Moves In Hudson Valley (Hudson Valley Post)
7. Lawmakers look to codify clemency reforms — Queens Daily Eagle (Queens Daily Eagle)
8. Armed robbers strip teen of jeans, sneakers, and jacket in Queens: police (msnNOW)
9. 20/20 Probes Killing of Coach, Dad That 'Divided' Hudson Valley ... (Hudson Valley Post)
10. At Fotografiska, a New Hip-Hop Exhibition Sees That Women Aren’t Left Behind (Vogue)
11. Former college dropouts enroll in CUNY by the thousands (New York Daily News)
12. 'Monster' Ran New York Sex Cult, Abused Students in Hudson Valley (Hudson Valley Post)
13. New York farmers call for unemployment debt relief (Spectrum News NY1)
14. Alan M. Kaufmann Jr., retired Department of Housing and Urban ... (Baltimore Sun)
15. ROBERT GOMER Obituary (1928 - 2023) - Forest Hills, NY - New ... (Legacy.com)
16. Queens, NY – Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries Reported on ... (Local Accident Reports)
17. Sheriff's Office raids Queens smoke shops searching for unlicensed ... (PIX11 New York News)
18. Georgetown snaps 29-game Big East losing streak with win over DePaul (The Athletic)
19. Frederick Halsey Obituary (2023) - Dallas, PA - Times Leader (Legacy.com)
20. New York State Convicted Him. Now It’s Made Him a Weed Pioneer. (The New York Times)
21. Equal Rights Amendment will head to New York voters next year (Spectrum News NY1)
22. Rise Light & Power Proposes Nation's First Renewable Repowering ... (PR Newswire)
23. Trixie Mattel and 'Drag Race' queens take down George Santos (Los Angeles Times)
24. AirTag Found Under Hood of Marked NYPD Vehicle, Email Shows (NBC New York)
25. Queens Councilmember Introduces Bill to Ban E-Bikes and E-Scooters (Sunnyside Post)
26. Sarah Zúñiga personifies the time-honored Athens D.I.Y. spirit (Online Athens)
27. The King of Queens Cast and Character Guide (MovieWeb)
28. Resorts World New York City celebrates Lunar New Year with ... (QNS)
29. George Santos gets in Twitter spat with 'Drag Race' champ after late-night shows mock scandals (New York Post )
30. Thanks to Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, We Have Everything ... (PRIMETIMER)

Today in Queens:

From my notebook:

• Queens Chamber of Commerce: "The Lunar Day Parade in Flushing, NY was such a great success! This was the first time the @queenschamberofcommerce had a float in the largest event in Queens, Organized by the Flushing Chinese Business Association. We had such an amazin..." (Queens Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Queens Borough President Donovan Richards: "Score one for environmental justice here in Queens. Great to be with Rise Light and Power today to announce a historic clean energy transformation that will not only retire Big Allis, but also retire pollution and asthma that disproporti..." (Queens Borough President Donovan Richards via Facebook)
• Queens Botanical Garden: "🐰🧧 Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with Miffy, the globally beloved bunny at our LNY Celebration this Saturday! Also come to enjoy lion dance performances, music, demos, tours, crafts, storytime, and more! Learn more and register: https..." (Queens Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• Queens Museum: "Next time you visit Queens Center Mall, don’t forget to look up, or down - depending on where you’re standing) - and gaze into Pauline Shaw’s newly commissioned vinyl artwork in the mall’s Center Court.� Shaw employs a variety of craft-b..." (Queens Museum via Facebook)
• Queens Borough President Donovan Richards: "Bike New York is helping us provide asylum seekers free bikes. If you'd like to help, donate a bike! There are several locations to drop them off — in Queens it's 66-26 Metropolitan Ave. Bikes will be accepted through 2/2. Find more info..." (Queens Borough President Donovan Richards via Facebook)
• Queens, New York: "New Podcast! Kambri Crews discusses her love of comedy, QED Astoria + Queens. Listen: https://youtu.be/aE4xhByTD-I" (Queens, New York via Facebook)
• Queens Chamber of Commerce: "Small businesses are the lifeblood of economies in every neighborhood of #NYC, including Queens. We commend Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Small Business Services on creating the $75 million #NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund, ..." (Queens Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Queens Chamber of Commerce: "Grech said that until the ailing national economy improves, too, it’s hard to see the financial picture getting much better for New Yorkers. “Inflationary pressures have been acutely felt in New York,’’ he said. “Seven dollars for a cart..." (Queens Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Queens Village (North 90thAve): "Hello Neighbors! - Need suggestions for experienced movers to fill a pod. Have the pod for four hours. Would want at least 2 movers for at least 3hrs...Thank you!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Arverne: "Babysitter needed 2x a week. - Call @516 445 7719 for more info. Thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Auburndale (185St-56Ave): "Dear neighbors, - A concerning issue: Did anyone else receive notice from a particular company called JTG MasterPlumbing located in the Bronx to require homeowners by law according NYC Local Law 152 Gas piping inspection filing to be do..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forest Hills (108St-68Rd): "ELDERLY WOMAN SEEKING A COMPANION/CAREGIVER FEMALE ONLY FOR THREE DAYS A WEEK READ THE AD - I AM 78 IN QUEENS THE JOB IS TO GET TO THE MARKET BUY AND PREPARE FOOD LAUNDRY ONCE A WEEK DO SOME CLEANING MUST SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH READ IT ALS..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakland Gardens (230St-60Ave): "Do you think this “water and sewer line protection program” is necessary in Queens? - Or just a way to get our money? Thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rego Park (97St-63Dr): "Hi, I need someone who can hang some shelves, fix the wall holes, and paint my bath tubs for me in my apartment. - I live at the Alexander in rego park. Vanessa" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kew Gdns Hills (Parsons-77thAve): "Hello neighbors! - I recently joined Nextdoor and I have to say that I really enjoy my time on this app. This app is a reminder that there really are some kind people left in this world. Best part is, they're right here in our neighborho..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Auburndale (185St-56Ave): "Dear neighbors, - If you are seeking a qualified electrician to do small to large jobs, do not hesitate to call George. He has 25+ years experience, knows his work. Reasonably priced, neat and clean. A union member who doesn’t charge you..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Douglaston (Marathon/61st Ave): "People should call, write letters and/or even visit George Santos offices to let him know just how upset/disgusted we are that he is an insurrectionist supporter and he lied about every single aspect of his life, education, work experien..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Astoria (West of 21st): "i have been providing affordable housekeeping services for a few years now. - My last job was at a clinic, where I got paid $20 an hour. I am still charging the same rates per hour. (For a maximum of 2-3 hours or more ) I am willing to u..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Queensboro Hill (Booth&MainSt): "NCN Magazine January 2023 - https://www.ncnonline.net/ncn-magazine-january-2023/ Dear Readers, NCN Magazine wishes you all a Very Happy & Prosperous New Year 2023! On the global front, when everybody was celebrating Christmas 2022 and ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hunters Point South: "Morning Nextdoor, - George here, NYC Electrician with 20 plus years of Residential and Commercial exp. Let me know if you are planning to install New Lighting, Fans, A/C, or Washer and Dryer, or Electrical Stove/Oven or Home Security/Su..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Auburndale (Northern Blvd): "Beware neighbors- Last night at 7:30 someone rang our doorbell. - It was a young man. He wanted help as he stated he was locked out of his house. I know my neighbors. He was not familiar. Thank goodness I wasn’t alone. When we s..." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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