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Op-ed: Safety for all on 31st Street requires more than a bike lane

DOT proposal image for 31st Street, showcasing protected bicycle lanes and floating parking spaces. Via Change.org

May. 1, 2025 By emarshall May 1, 2025 By Richard Khuzami This summer, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin installing a protected bike lane under the elevated N train on 31st Street in Astoria, stretching from 36th Avenue to Newtown Avenue. The redesign includes new curbside bike lanes with buffer zones, improved…

Astoria man charged with hate crimes for repeated attacks at Catholic church: DA

May. 1, 2025 By bparry May 1, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury has indicted an Astoria man on hate crime and other charges for allegedly targeting Immaculate Conception Church on Ditmars Boulevard in a series of disturbing incidents last month, including the desecration of a religious statue and an assault on…

Three Queens religious landmarks join statewide Sacred Sites Open House weekend

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Apr. 30, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Three historic Queens institutions will open their doors to the public on May 17 and 18 as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 15th annual Sacred Sites Open House, a statewide event celebrating religious architecture, history and community life. The free event invites visitors to explore notable…

Blissville rail terminal opens to facilitate transport of eco-friendly cement to NYC

Representatives from Eco Material Technologies, New York & Atlantic Rail and Precision Terminal Logistics cut the ribbon at the new Blissville rail terminal on Tuesday. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Apr. 30, 2025 By sobrien April 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Eco Material Technologies, a company specializing in sustainable and environmentally-friendly cement alternatives, celebrated a ribbon-cutting Tuesday morning for a new rail terminal in Blissville that will deliver non-carbon cement materials to New York City. Eco Material, in conjunction with New York & Atlantic…

Tenant advocates call on Gov. Hochul and Queens electeds to support eviction protections statewide

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Apr. 30, 2025 By Athena Dawson Dozens of protestors rallied in front of Queens Housing Court in Jamaica on Thursday, April 10th, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and Queens elected officials to pass crucial statewide tenant-rights legislation. The protest brought supporters of all backgrounds, including tenant organizers, union members, and nonprofit organizations, who demanded…

Explore Queens on foot during Jane’s Walk this weekend

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Apr. 30, 2025 By QNS News Team Queens residents and visitors will get a chance to explore the borough like never before during Jane’s Walk Weekend, a global celebration of urban life through free, volunteer-led walking tours taking place Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Organized by the Municipal Art Society of New…

Weekly flower subscription in Western Queens supports small farms and builds community

Apr. 29, 2025 By jmilitello April 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello Western Queens residents can bring home fresh, locally grown flowers each week through Queens Perennial’s 2025 Flower CSA, now underway across the borough. The community-supported agriculture program, launched in 2020, offers weekly or biweekly flower pickups at participating local shops while supporting Luna…