Jan. 29, 2025 By Jessica Militello The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) hosted its final scheduled public workshop on plans to develop a 16-mile continuous shared-use path along the Queens waterfront, linking Gantry Plaza State Park to Fort Totten Park. The Queens Waterfront Greenway is part of the city’s broader Greenway Expansion…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A number of Queens officials have criticized the Trump administration for introducing a funding freeze for many federal assistance programs, including aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans, and government grants. The federal funding freeze, which was temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan minutes before…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Athena Dawson MTA officials held the final public hearing for the Queens Bus Network Design on Wednesday, Jan 22. The virtual town hall hearing covered an overview of the Proposed Final Plan Addendum and frequently asked questions by bus customers and other stakeholders. MTA officials, including Lucille K. Songhai, assistant…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway This fall, a new school dedicated to serving immigrant students will open its doors at Ridgewood Middle School IS 77, marking the first 6-12 school for newly arrived immigrants in Queens. The school, named Queens International, will be part of the Internationals Network for Public Schools, a network…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Bill Parry Detectives from the 109th Precinct in Flushing have identified the suspect in the fatal shooting of a College Point woman in her 14th Road home in mid-December. The NYPD announced on Monday that Kevin Rodriguez, a 33-year-old Hispanic man, is the prime suspect in the murder of 32-year-old…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Colum Motherway City Fresh Market enjoyed its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 24, with an energetic ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together eager shoppers, elected officials, and community members. The newly opened market, filling the space once occupied by Rite Aid, marks a new chapter for the Ridgewood community. It offers…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Athena Dawson A New York City-based artist has been selected to showcase their art at the soon-to-open JFK Terminal 6 (T6). Jane Dickson has been selected as the 19th artist to have their art displayed at JFK T6, set to open in 2026. Dickson will create a 14-foot diameter circular…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar has officially announced her candidacy for New York City Public Advocate, opting out of a previous bid for Comptroller. After engaging with thousands of residents across all five boroughs, Rajkumar stated she believes it is ‘crystal clear’ that New Yorkers are fed up with…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Hundreds of Mets fans gathered at Citi Field in Flushing on Saturday, Jan. 25, to enjoy the festivities offered at the “Amazin’ Day” fan fest. Attendees got to meet, take pictures with and get autographs from their favorite Mets alumni, current players on the team and up-and-coming prospects, sit in…
Jan. 27, 2025 By Colum Motherway An EMT from the Gotham Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Ridgewood is being celebrated as a hero after leaping onto subway tracks to aid a civilian who was struck by a train in a dramatic rescue on Friday, Jan. 17. Matthew Tirschwell, a longtime EMT and Manhattan resident, found…