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Plans filed for 9-story mixed-use building with 93 rentals in Far Rockaway

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a 9-story mixed-use building with 93 residential units at 18-15 Cornaga Ave. in Far Rockaway. The proposed building would be 94 feet tall and yield 77,628 square feet of space, with 62,947 square feet designated for residential space, 8,866 square…

Op-ed | Creative resilience: Art as climate crisis communications

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Op-Ed Queens is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including severe flooding and extreme heat. Known for both its density and diversity, Queens faces unique challenges in preparing for these climate-related disasters. Low-lying areas of Southeast Queens with high groundwater levels are particularly susceptible to flooding due to…

Suspect wanted for allegedly robbing youngsters and women in Southeast Queens: NYPD

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are looking for an alleged robber who targeted youngsters in Jamaica Hills last month. The one-man robbery spree began just before noon on Sunday, March 2, when the suspect approached a 16-year-old boy near 90th Avenue and 169th Street and snatched…

Final call: Real ID will be required for all domestic travelers 18+ starting May 7

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson Starting May 7, 2025, travelers aged 18 and older will need to present a REAL ID-compliant identification or an approved alternative to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The announcement follows years of delayed implementation of the REAL ID…

Crunching the Queens crime numbers: Grand larcenies continue to drop across borough, murders and rapes decline in southern Queens

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Grand larcenies maintained a significant downward trend across all of Queens and murders and rapes had substantial declines in southern Queens during the 28-day period ending on April 6, compared to the same period of time the previous year, according to the NYPD. In northern Queens, grand larcenies…

Taiwanese noodle spot Four Four South Village opens new location in Bayside

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Craving comfort in a bowl? Bayside just got a flavorful upgrade. Four Four South Village, the beloved Taiwanese noodle spot, quietly expanded to Bell Boulevard last month, bringing its signature soups and savory specialties to the neighborhood. Located at 42-23 Bell Blvd., this marks the brand’s second Queens…

Explore NYC neighborhoods during Jane’s Walk 2025, May 2–4

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Apr. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson An annual celebration of urban life and culture is returning to New York City.  The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) has announced its full list of walks for Jane’s Walk NYC 2025, held from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4. Over 200 free walks are…