Nov. 15, 2024 By Colum Motherway Queens Community Board 5 (CB5), which serves the neighborhoods of Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Maspeth, Fresh Pond and Liberty Park, held its monthly meeting and public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The meeting addressed several pressing issues raised by residents, including ongoing concerns about Highland Park and Evergreen…
Nov. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall is presenting another rendition of its Global Mashup and Mini Global Mashup music series this December. The first event, Mini Global Mashup:“DoYeon Kim meets Joe Lovano,” is on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. It features Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano and internationally acclaimed, award-winning…
Nov. 15, 2024 QNS News Team Drivers in Queens will face a significant detour as the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced the long-term closure of the Main Street Bridge entrance to the southbound Van Wyck Expressway (I-678). The closure started on Wednesday morning, Nov. 13 and the bridge entrance will remain…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years. Wednesday’s open house was the second event hosted by…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Southeast Queens residents and civic leaders rallied together with a clear message for their elected officials: vote no on the City of Yes rezoning proposal. The homeowners and community organizers gathered at the corner of Sutphin Boulevard and 112 Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2. Many…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Bayside Historical Society is set to host Harmonious Horizons: Celebrating Korean and Latin American Songs, a concert performed by Ensemble YEON that aims to blend the musical traditions of Korea and Latin America. The event, which will be held at Bayside Historical Society, located at 208 Totten…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 7-story residential building at 68-19 Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park. The proposed development, located between 68th Road and 68th Avenue, would stand 75 feet tall and span 91,080 square feet. There would be a total of 120 residences. Based…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month to celebrate the launch of its new Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyles Program. The program will address health issues, including diabetes and obesity, by providing counseling from nutritionists, psychologists, and physicians specializing in weight management to support patients…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Bill Parry A jury convicted Jamaica resident Devin Spraggins of attempted murder in the first degree on Tuesday for shooting NYPD Detective Brett Boller after an altercation in April 2023. Boller was a rookie cop when he was on routine patrol with his partner, NYPD Officer Anthony Rock, in the…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to transform an 80-acre plot in College Point into a thriving mixed-use community. The site, formerly the Flushing Airport, has remained unused since its decommissioning in 1984 and has since reverted to a…