Jul. 7, 2025 By Czarinna Andres U.S. Rep. Grace Meng is pressing forward with a $2 million federal funding request to overhaul the aging Maspeth firehouse that houses FDNY’s elite Squad 288 and HazMat 1 units. The funding, which Meng secured in a key House appropriations bill, would go toward replacing the firehouse’s deteriorating…
Jun. 2, 2025 By QNS News Team U.S. Rep. Grace Meng paid tribute to New York’s Bravest during a recent visit to the Maspeth firehouse that houses Squad 288 and HazMat 1, meeting with firefighters and top FDNY officials to discuss ongoing support and recognize the company’s critical role in protecting Queens residents. Meng…
Sep. 27, 2023 By Anthony Medina The city’s Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC) continues to deny the Maspeth Firehouse landmark status despite the immense loss of life of firefighters due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In a joint letter sent to the LPC chair on Friday, Sept. 22, several Queens elected officials called for the landmark preservation commission to award the historic firehouse, located at 56-29 68th St. in Maspeth, with landmark status — in recognition of the 19 brave firefighters who lost their lives on the Sept. 11 attacks. Councilman Robert Holden, in conjunction with State Senate Deputy Majority…
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