The number reportedly was taken from a 2005 survey released last month by the New York City Coalition Against Hunger. It remains unclear how this organization came up with the number or how credible it may be.
Gioia and Weiner are particularly up
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Dining & Nightlife
Check out the 14 food destinations in Queens featured on New York Times ‘100 Best’ list 
Queens Night Market returning with new vendors and more space this month 
New bagel store set to open in Sunnyside next month
Woodhaven BID gears up for restaurant week extravaganza in April
Celebrating Queens’ women-owned culinary gems
Entertainment
Queens’ young maestros set to shine at Carnegie Hall for Clive Davis tribute
Register early for the LIC Waterfront 5K Run/Walk by Earth Day for discount
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing
Spring Festival planned for Bayside’s transformed Dermody Triangle
Queens teens take the stage in TADA! Youth Theater’s new musical ‘Common Ground’
Police & Fire
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- Fire marshals determine lithium-ion batteries sparked 2-alarm blaze at Ozone Park deli: FDNY
Woodside man busted for robbery at Jackson Heights restaurant with two others, who remain at large: NYPD
NYPD implements American Sign Language training for recruits as part of equity and inclusion initiative
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