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Elderly woman sought for slashing man inside Astoria house of worship: NYPD

Jan. 31, 2025 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_88359" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly slashed a man across his face when he asked her to leave his church in Astoria. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 31, 2025 By Bill Parry

District 24 Superintendent Teresa Caccavale announces retirement after 40 years in education

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Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway In an emotional and heartfelt speech at the latest Community Education Council 24 (CEC) meeting, Superintendent Teresa Caccavale announced her retirement after a distinguished 40-year career in public education.  Caccavale, who has been a vital part of School District 24 for the past decade, shared her ‘surprising’ but…

State Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assembly Member Claire Valdez introduce bill to aid fire victims with housing

Jan. 31, 2025 By sobrien   Jan. 31, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  State Sen. Mike Gianaris and Assembly Member Claire Valdez have introduced legislation aimed at ensuring fire victims in New York State have access to housing following their displacement. The bill is inspired by the ongoing plight of tenants displaced by a five-alarm fire… Read more »

New York officials and organizations denounce reports of Trump move to stop congestion pricing

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…

New York becomes first state to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday

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Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kim, who previously secured the holiday’s…

Ten Queens neighborhoods rank among 50 most expensive in NYC: report

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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…

Astoria native brings a personal touch to luxury condo developments

Jan. 29, 2025 By Czarinna Jan. 30, 2025 By Christian Murray Thomas Ballis, a lifelong Astoria resident, knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. “I was born and raised in Astoria,” said Ballis, a real estate developer who has built seven residential projects, all in the district. “I know the neighborhood inside out…. Read more »

LaGuardia Airport takes center stage in new PBS documentary ‘Extreme Airport Engineering’

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Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson New York’s most notorious airport has made it to the small screen.  LaGuardia Airport is the subject of “ Extreme Airport Engineering,”  premiering on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 9 p.m.  “Extreme Airport Engineering” will debut on NOVA, PBS’s award-winning science program. The film provides an in-depth analysis of the…

Queens condo market sees mixed trends as Astoria prices soar, LIC stabilizes and Flushing declines: report

Jan. 29, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 29, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Queens’ condo market remained dynamic in 2024, with certain neighborhoods experiencing distinct market shifts in the final quarter of 2024. During the fourth quarter last year, the condo markets in the Queens neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City and Flushing each experienced different trends… Read more »