Mar. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry The New York Landmarks Conservancy announced that the $24 million restoration of the New York State Pavilion in Flushing Meadows Corona Park will be a recipient of the 2023 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards next month, which recognizes individuals, organizations and building owners for their contributions to the city….
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Mar. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry Mayor Eric Adams delivered remarks to hundreds of business and community leaders during the Queens Chamber of Commerce’s annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at Antun’s in Queens Village on March 15. He set the tone for the occasion by speaking of the Irish immigrants who helped build New York…
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Mar. 16, 2023 By Bill Parry It may not be getting an AirTrain, but LaGuardia Airport’s new $4 billion Terminal B was named the world’s best new terminal based on a global passenger survey, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced Wednesday, March 15. The survey was conducted by the airport rating…
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Mar. 13, 2023 By Danielle Louie According to a new report released by Douglas Elliman, the average and median price of rentals in Queens reached the highest on record, with the average rental price at $5,186 and a median price of $4,095. The rental market report for February 2023 reveals the second-highest February record for…
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Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
An East Elmhurst man was indicted for kidnapping, raping, and assaulting three young women during a reign of terror across Queens last year.
Mar. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry A week after Queens Borough President Donovan Richards endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, two longtime members of Congress have followed suit. Congresswoman Grace Meng and Congressman Gregory Meeks threw their support behind Katz who is facing a challenge in June’s Democratic primary. “Melinda Katz…
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Mar. 3, 2023 By Bill Parry
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards endorsed the re-election campaign of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz Thursday, March 2.
Mar. 3, 2023 By Robbie Sequeira For nearly a decade, state Assemblymember Michael Benedetto has embarked on a legislative effort to eliminate tackling in youth football for ages 12 and under, and shift toward non-contact flag football. Responses to the bill over that time — and the possibility of scaling back full-contact and tackling in…
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Mar. 2, 2023 Elijah Hamilton Assemblyman Juan Ardila is partnering with several local businesses in his western Queens district to launch a clothing drive for new migrants and asylum seekers. Ardila said that with the massive influx of migrant workers entering the district, he wanted to support those in need with new clothes. “Over the…
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Mar. 1, 2023 By Bill Parry FDNY fire marshals have determined that exploding lithium-ion batteries on e-bikes have caused more than two dozen fires injuring nearly 40 people and killing two already this year. The frequency of the blazes linked to the recharging of the batteries is four times higher than this time last year….
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