You are reading

Local high school to move down the block into new 970-seat building, officials say

Academy of American Studies

April 3, 2017 By Christian Murray

A new 970-seat high school building will be going up in Dutch Kills, according to officials.

The new structure will be built at 28-01 41st Avenue and will be used by the Academy of American Studies, according to a spokesman for the School Construction Authority. The site is currently the backlot of Newcomers High School.

The Academy, now located at 28-04 41st Avenue, caters to a student body of approximately 990. The Academy’s present building is deemed old and the school is expected to move to the new lot. What happens to the existing space has yet to be determined, according to sources. The Dept. of Education did not respond to phone calls and e-mails asking this question.

The School Construction Authority aims to have the new structure open by September 2021.

“I’m proud to have helped fight for and secure funding to build a brand new modern facility for the students and faculty of the Academy of American Studies High School in Dutch Kills,” said Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer.

“The Academy of American Studies is an excellent high school that deserves adequate facilities for students to learn and grow in. This is the 12th new school in design, under construction, or already opened in our district in my 7 years as a Council Member, and I’m as committed as ever to working with the community to make our schools even better for our students!”

Back lot of Newcomers High School

Newcomers

email the author: news@queenspost.com

Featured Events

Post an Event

View All Events…

One Comment

Click for Comments 
the skyline is behind that massive concrete box over there

yea sure jimmy, just dont give us another hideous massive concrete box library, we already got one of those. thanks to you.

1
Reply

Leave a Comment
Reply to this Comment

All comments are subject to moderation before being posted.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Recent News
Queens Together launches ‘Unofficial US Open Dining Guide’ encouraging fans to sample restaurants along the 7 line

Aug. 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

The US Open returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Sunday, with more than 1 million attendees anticipated to take mass transit to the iconic annual tennis event. With hundreds of thousands of fans set to take the 7 out to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, there is a world of delicious local eateries lying beneath the elevated train tracks should any fan wish to stop en-route to the US Open.

Read More
0
Can Queens’ food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants?

Aug. 19, 2025 By Jessica Militello

In Jackson Heights at 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, Roosevelt Avenue is buzzing with energy as commuters file in and out of subway cars and onto the street and cars and trucks grapple to get down the busy road. The street is filled with rows of shops and restaurants, along with food carts, street vendors and food trucks along the avenue. The almost-but-not-quite the weekend lag leaves hungry commuters faced with another choice to make throughout their day and the array of food truck options in busy areas like Jackson Heights offers customers convenience and delicious food without breaking the bank, two features that can feel vital, particularly with rising costs of living and pressure from inflation.

Read More
0
Load More Articles