Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years. Wednesday’s open house was the second event hosted by…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Southeast Queens residents and civic leaders rallied together with a clear message for their elected officials: vote no on the City of Yes rezoning proposal. The homeowners and community organizers gathered at the corner of Sutphin Boulevard and 112 Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2. Many…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller and QNS News Team The New York City Council passed a landmark bill on Wednesday, aiming to relieve renters of paying hefty broker fees — a cost that will now fall on the party who hires the listing agent. Known as the FARE Act (Fairness in Apartment Rentals),…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 7-story residential building at 68-19 Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park. The proposed development, located between 68th Road and 68th Avenue, would stand 75 feet tall and span 91,080 square feet. There would be a total of 120 residences. Based…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the launch of its new Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program. The program will address health issues, including diabetes and obesity, by providing counseling from nutritionists, psychologists, and physicians specializing in weight management to support patients…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Middle Village Roller Hockey League came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, Nov. 10, when the Tigers faced the Hitmen in the Championship decider. Each game features a standard 40-minute playtime, though they often extend up to 70 or 80 minutes due to stoppages. After winning Game…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) has announced a new partnership with Witness to Mass Incarceration (WITNESS) to launch specialized job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. WITNESS is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering those impacted by the justice system, providing resources and support to help them…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to transform an 80-acre plot in College Point into a thriving mixed-use community. The site, formerly the Flushing Airport, has remained unused since its decommissioning in 1984 and has since reverted to a…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Ethan Marshall A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently held to mark the official opening of Apex Place, a new three-tower affordable residential development at 62-11 108th St. in Forest Hills. Apex Place has 441 total affordable housing units and yields 20,000 square feet of community space, including medical offices and a…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially dedicated a new columbarium-only cemetery in St. Albans, enhancing burial options for veterans and their families in the New York City area. On Saturday, Nov. 9, VA Deputy Secretary Tanya Bradsher, Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Ronald Walters,…