Dec. 28, 2023 By Christian Murray The Sunnyside and Woodside residential real estate market has remained resilient over the past year despite a significant uptick in interest rates, according to a new report released by a western Queens real estate firm. The report, put out by Sunnyside-based Welcome Home Real Estate, indicates that both house… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2023 By Christian Murray Five units located in a new development in Astoria are now up for grabs as part of an affordable housing lottery. The units are located in a 5-story complex located at 26-31 3rd St., in a building that will contain 16 units. There is one studio available via the… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2023 By Jessica Militello Whether you believe in making a New Year’s resolution or not, at the start of every new year, it is normal to look back and take stock of the highs and lows and think of where you would like to do better, what might make you happier, and consider… Read more »
Dec. 22, 2023 By Ben Brachfeld and Christian Murray Weekend subway commuters will see a host of temporary changes to their commute next month as the MTA continues accessibility renovation work at the Queensboro Plaza station. Queensboro Plaza, in Long Island City, is one of the busiest stations in Queens, with service from the N,… Read more »
Dec. 22, 2023 By Christian Murray and Bill Parry Tony Bennett, the Astoria native and late singer who gained international fame, will soon have a street co-named after him. The city council passed a bill Wednesday that will see the intersection of 32nd Street and Ditmars Boulevard co-named Tony Bennett Place, in honor of the… Read more »
Dec. 21, 2023 By Czarinna Andres Jackson Heights’ 34th Avenue, also known as the heart of the neighborhood’s open streets program, will soon bear a new name: “Paseo Park.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan made the announcement during the City Council’s meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 20th. The bill to co-name all 26 blocks of 34th Avenue… Read more »
Dec. 21, 2023 By Christian Murray A 76-year-old Sunnyside man who has a long history of antagonizing residents in the condo complex where he lives has been charged with hate crimes for tagging his building with anti-Muslim slurs, authorities said. Neal Milano, who lives at 47-55 39th Pl., allegedly scrawled hate-filled messages on the walls… Read more »
Dec. 21, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen It’s the mulch wonderful time of the year! Mulchfest, the city’s annual Christmas tree “tree-cycling” program, is returning to Queens starting Dec. 26. From Dec. 26 to Jan. 7, residents are invited to take part in the tradition by dropping their live Christmas trees off at one of 15 Mulchfest… Read more »
Dec. 20, 2023 By Czarinna Andres State Sen. Michael Gianaris announced Tuesday that more than $649,000 in state funding will be distributed among multiple organizations in western Queens for arts programs. The funding, which comes via the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), is being awarded to 22 organizations. Gianaris, who represents western… Read more »
Dec. 18, 2023 Staff Report The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy had its most successful year since its founding in 1998 and is looking for financial support to ensure that it continues to thrive. The non-profit, which helps maintain Long Island City’s waterfront parks and organizes dozens of events, achieved many milestones in 2023. Its volunteer… Read more »