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France’s education minister bans long robes in classrooms worn mainly by Muslims
PARIS (AP) — France’s education minister announced Monday a ban on long robes in classrooms starting with the new school year, saying the garments worn mainly by Muslims are testing secularism in the nation’s schools. Critics say that abayas, worn by women, and khamis, the male garb,...
Relief in Greenpoint as compromise reached on McGuinness Boulevard redesign
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams. The Department of Transportation unveiled a compromised version of its planned redesign of McGuinness Boulevard Wednesday to the relief of many Greenpoint locals who have been fighting for safety improvements to the deadly highway-like road for over two years.
QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend
Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events — or submit your own!. Whether it’s music, discussions, tours or anything else, Queens has a lot of events going on this weekend. Be sure to check out some of these events, including an author discussion, comedy show, several musical performances and much more.
Why Brownstone Agency is the only provider of a three-year prepaid policy
Their three-year prepaid policy is the number one reason why single and multifamily-building owners come to Brownstone Agency. Price is always the primary issue: In the last two years, annual insurance increases for multifamily homeowners have approached 30 percent. “There is no such thing in the market right now as...
Electric scooter rider killed in fatal collision in Maspeth: NYPD
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams. A Maspeth man was fatally struck and killed in a collision while driving an electric scooter southbound on Fresh Pond Road in the northbound lanes on Wednesday, according to authorities. Police from...
Average rent prices in Queens increased in July: report
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams. According to a recent report posted by M.N.S. Real Estate, Queens neighborhoods have experienced a .35% increase in average rent price in July 2023 compared to June. The average rent price went up from $2,725 to $2,735, according to the M.N.S. report.
Police seek crook who punched and spit on woman at Halsey Street subway station in Ridgewood
Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams. Police from the 104th Precinct and 33rd Transit District are searching for the crook who assaulted a woman at the Halsey Street subway station in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Police say...
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