Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are searching for a man who allegedly robbed an 88-year-old woman in Maspeth on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 7. The senior was walking near the intersection of Brown Place and 58th Avenue, two blocks south of the Long Island Expressway…
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Queens rents continue to rise in 2024, with two-bedroom units seeing the biggest jump: report
Jan. 14, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rental units in Queens all saw year-over-year price increases by the end of 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. The overall average rental price for these residential units rose 3.85% year-over-year, from $2,780 in December 2023 to…
Join G-COP: Glendale Civilian Patrol ramps up recruitment to strengthen safety in Ridgewood, Maspeth, and Middle Village
Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Glendale Civilian Observation Patrol (G-COP) is actively recruiting more members ahead of a busy 2025. G-COP assists the NYPD’s 104th Precinct by extending their eyes and ears and lending a helping hand with public service. It is the oldest, largest, and most active civilian patrol in New…
Lawmakers Meng, AOC, Meeks and Schumer secure $190 million to address destructive flooding in Queens
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by…
Op-ed | New York’s ground lease co-ops: Our families can’t wait any longer
Jan. 14, 2025 By Michael Tang Last December brought a long-awaited victory for New York City. Our City Council adopted the historic City of Yes housing plan, paving the way for more than 80,000 new homes by 2040 with the promise of affordability. As a longtime resident of Flushing, Queens, I naturally welcomed the…
German airline Condor joins elite roster of international carriers at JFK Terminal 6
Jan. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson German leisure airline Condor has announced that it will move its operations to the upcoming JFK Terminal 6 (T6), a state-of-the-art facility under development by JFK Millennium Partners (JMP). The announcement, made on Jan. 13, solidifies Condor’s presence at JFK as part of a growing roster of award-winning…
Alicia Vaichunas garners grassroots support in bid to succeed Holden in District 30 City Council race
Jan. 14, 2025 By Colum Motherway Alicia Vaichunas’ campaign to succeed term-limited Robert Holden in the City Council has achieved a significant milestone in unprecedented time. Vaichunas aims to replace Holden as the representative for District 30, which includes the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Glendale. In just five days since the…
Man stabbed outside Ridgewood Popeyes, suspect remains at large: NYPD
Jan. 14, 2025 By Bill Parry A man was stabbed in the gut in front of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Ridgewood last week, and his attacker remains at large nearly a week later. Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood reported that the bloody assault occurred on the night of Thursday, Jan. 9,…
QueensLink receives $400K federal grant to advance transformative transit project
Jan. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway The QueensLink project received a major boost with a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Announced on Friday, Jan. 10, the funding is part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and will support efforts to enhance transit access and connectivity for Queens residents. QueensLink, a nonprofit…
MTA announces 265 zero-emissions buses and Jamaica Depot modernization in push for sustainable transit
Jan. 13, 2025 By Athena Dawson The MTA has announced the purchase of 265 zero-emissions buses, which will be rolled out across New York City later this year. MTA President and CEO Janno Leiber made the announcement during a press conference held at the Jamaica Depot Temporary Bus Parking Area on Friday, Jan. 10.…