Jan. 30, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens accounted for ten of the 50 most expensive New York City neighborhoods to reside in 2024, according to a report by the real estate data site PropertyShark. Despite the borough’s prevalence on the list, none of its neighborhoods ranked among the top ten most expensive neighborhoods. Hunters…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Colum Motherway Alicia Vaichunas, a candidate for City Council District 30, has secured the endorsement of Curtis Sliwa, “the people’s mayor” and founder of the Guardian Angels. Sliwa, known for his long-standing advocacy on public safety issues, announced his support for Vaichunas as she campaigns to succeed term-limited Council Member…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Rent growth in Queens and Brooklyn slowed down substantially year-over-year in December 2024, compared to that of Manhattan, according to a report from the real estate listing site StreetEasy. The typical asking price for rent rose in Queens over this period of time by 3.7%, representing a much…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of Queens officials have criticized the Trump administration for introducing a funding freeze for many federal assistance programs, including aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans, and government grants. The federal funding freeze, which was temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan minutes before…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson MTA officials held the final public hearing for the Queens Bus Network Design on Wednesday, Jan 22. The virtual town hall hearing covered an overview of the Proposed Final Plan Addendum and frequently asked questions by bus customers and other stakeholders. MTA officials, including Lucille K. Songhai, assistant…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway This fall, a new school dedicated to serving immigrant students will open its doors at Ridgewood Middle School IS 77, marking the first 6-12 school for newly arrived immigrants in Queens. The school, named Queens International, will be part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, a network…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway City Fresh Market enjoyed its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 24, with an energetic ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together eager shoppers, elected officials, and community members. The newly opened market, filling the space once occupied by Rite Aid, marks a new chapter for the Ridgewood community. It offers…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has officially announced her candidacy for New York City Public Advocate, opting out of a previous bid for Comptroller. After engaging with thousands of residents across all five boroughs, Rajkumar stated she believes it is ‘crystal clear’ that New Yorkers are fed up with…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Hundreds of Mets fans gathered at Citi Field in Flushing on Saturday, Jan. 25, to enjoy the festivities offered at the “Amazin’ Day” fan fest. Attendees got to meet, take pictures with and get autographs from their favorite Mets alumni, current players on the team and up-and-coming prospects, sit in…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway An EMT from the Gotham Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Ridgewood is being celebrated as a hero after leaping onto subway tracks to aid a civilian who was struck by a train in a dramatic rescue on Friday, Jan. 17. Matthew Tirschwell, a longtime EMT and Manhattan resident, found…