Tag: downtown-revitalization-initiative

Long Island City eyes community projects with $10 million state grant

June 17, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan With Long Island City set to receive $10 million in state funding through an economic development grant, the next step is identifying potential projects the community would like to see.  Last week, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and the Queens Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the public… Read more »

Far Rockaway to receive $4.5 million in state funding for downtown beautification project

Feb. 17, 2023 By Bill Parry Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Far Rockaway would receive $4.5 million in funding for its ongoing downtown revitalization initiative as part of the state’s NY Forward program. The funding will support beautification efforts that include the enhancing of business facades, the improvement of pedestrian and visitor wayfinding, bicycle infrastructure and… Read more »