Jul. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry
MTA Bridge and Tunnel officers, the NYPD and law enforcement partners impounded 55 vehicles from motorists crossing into Queens on the Whitestone Bridge on Monday, July 8, as a multi-agency crackdown continued unabated.
Jul. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of first-time foreclosures in Queens saw a slight increase from the second quarter of 2023 to the same period in 2024, according to a report by the real estate agency PropertyShark. Year-over-year, foreclosures in Queens rose 8%, from 148 last year to 160 this year. This year’s foreclosures accounted…
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Jul. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rapes and felony assaults across northern Queens spiked during the 28-day period from June 3-30, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD. The number of rapes reported in northern Queens went up 121.4% year-over-year, from…
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Jun. 27, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price in Queens rose 7.12% year-over-year, from $2,681 in May 2023 to $2,872 in May 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units all experienced increases in the average rental price over this period of time….
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Jun. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina Pet parents across the city are keeping their beloved cat and dog pals cool during the sweltering summer temperatures and reminding neighbors to do the same. Pet care experts say dangerously hot temperatures for dogs and cats begin at 85 degrees Fahrenheit — a number New York City has…
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Jun. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan For the June 25 primary election, thousands of Queens voters showed up to cast their ballots for new representatives in Albany and a less-known but important judicial position. In two of the three closely watched State Assembly races, two newcomers were elected, and one longtime incumbent, who is the…
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Jun. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Leasing has launched for three notable developments in Queens, SOLA Woodside, The Monarch in Jamaica and the Fabric Astoria , with the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate marketing these developments. SOLA, located at 72-01 Queens Blvd., is a 12-story, 364-unit mixed-use development, with 109 of the units dedicated…
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Jun. 25, 2024 By Anthony Medina A legislative effort to abolish the horse carriage industry is underway at the New York City Council, with Council Member Robert Holden reigniting leaders to enact change. The death of a horse named Ryder, who collapsed after working for hours under 84-degree heat in the middle of a New…
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Jun. 22, 2024 By Ethan Marshall While much of New York City saw an increase in homes entering contract from May 2023 to May 2024, Queens was an exception to this trend, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. When a home is ‘in contract’, it means an offer to buy…
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Jun. 18, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan While many seats in New York’s primary election this June are uncontested, three State Assembly races in Queens could alter the borough’s representation in Albany. Both one-term and long-term incumbents are facing fresh challengers who are hoping to snag the seat and address issues such as housing, public safety,…
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