Feb. 20, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Queens Public Library plans to sign a lease agreement for a new Court Square branch next month and have a new location open by the end of the year, a library spokesperson said. The branch ended service at its home of more than three decades, 25-01 Jackson Ave.,… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2020 By Allie Griffin State Senator Michael Gianaris made a last minute plea asking the landlord of Court Square Library building to extend the library’s lease before it shuts its doors Saturday. Gianaris penned a letter to Savanna Realty, the owner of the One Court Square tower at 25-01 Jackson Ave., asking the… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2020 By Allie Griffin A Mandarin immersion early childhood center is moving into the building that formerly housed the neighborhood institution, the Waterfront Crabhouse restaurant, in Long Island City. Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center, which currently has a location in Rego Park, is opening up a second center at 2-03 Borden Ave., its… Read more »
Jan. 16, 2020 By Allie Griffin Straphangers who ride the 7 train will be hearing the voice of Awkwafina every time the subway pulls into a station. The conductor announcements will feature the recorded voice of the Golden Globe-winning actress from today through Wednesday, Jan. 22. Awkwafina arranged the deal to voice the subway intercom… Read more »
Jan. 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin Local businesses and community members raised more than $57,000 to help fund future college costs for children at a number of Long Island City public schools. The funds were raised as part of a campaign launched last month by NYC Kids RISE, a non-profit organization that helps public school… Read more »
Jan. 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin Another mixed-use development is going up in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City. Developers filed an application to build a six-story mixed-use building at 39-04 29th St. with 20 apartments and commercial space on the first two floors. The 22,212-square-foot building will also have parking underground with… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Court Square Library will officially shut its doors on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m., Queens Public Library announced today. The announcement comes a day after a rally was held in front of the 25-01 Jackson Ave. branch in which Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer said the QPL… Read more »
Jan. 7, 2020 By Allie Griffin The Court Square Library will be closing next month and residents are holding a rally Wednesday to put pressure on Queens Public Library to ensure the branch has a new home. Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer, Friends of Court Square Library and the Court Square Civic Association will be… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin Monday morning’s hellish rush hour commute for 7 line riders was caused by human error, not the expensive new signal technology or the light snow on the tracks, the MTA said in statement. The first Monday morning commute of the new year became a nightmare for many Queens residents… Read more »
Jan. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin The 7 train was once again running with delays Monday morning, creating a hellish commute for Queens residents beginning their work week. The delays were caused by a signal problem near Grand Central-42nd St and halted express service around 7 a.m., according to the NYC Subways twitter account. The… Read more »