Aug. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry The Port Authority and LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, announced on Aug. 9 that the terminal has achieved the highest possible rating for accessibility. Terminal B earned a Gold rating from the Canada-based Rick Hansen Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness,…
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City completes pedestrian safety improvements along Parsons Boulevard corridor in downtown Jamaica
Aug. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry The city has completed a $5.7 million pedestrian safety and infrastructure improvement project in downtown Jamaica on Parsons Boulevard between Archer Avenue and Jamaica Avenue. The project targeted a stretch of Parsons Boulevard that ranks in the top 10% of corridors borough-wide with crashes resulting in fatalities and serious…
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Edgemere man indicted for murder of 10-year-old school boy in 2021 Arverne shooting: DA
Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
An Edgemere man was indicted in the murder of 10-year-old Justin Wallace in Arverne during a 2021 drive-by shooting that was allegedly sparked by an argument over a shared parking spot between neighbors.
QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend
Aug. 10, 2023 By John Schilling There’s plenty to enjoy in Queens this weekend from musical performances and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and tasty food. Check out these events happening throughout the borough, including a multi-cultural dance party, a day of music and food with a view of the East River, a Barbie-themed brunch…
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Resorts World passes $4 billion mark in revenue for New York public schools
Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
Asian Americans for Equality hosts back to school giveaway event in Flushing
Aug. 10, 2023 By Carlotta Mohamed Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) will be hosting a Back to School Giveaway event in Flushing on Saturday, Aug. 19, featuring free backpacks and school supplies for hundreds of students, information about essential community programs and a raffle. “Our back to school events are meant to provide a helping…
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Op-Ed: The clock is ticking, Queens! Re-enroll in health insurance now
Aug. 10, 2023 By Assembly member Jessica González-Rojas and New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald The COVID-19 pandemic brought the importance of health insurance in New York state into sharp focus. Millions of New Yorkers signed up for a low-cost state insurance plan and never had to re-enroll as a result…
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Creep sought for groping women in Rego Park and Long Island City: NYPD
Aug. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry
Police from two Queens precincts are on the lookout for the creep who targeted and groped women at least two times last month, according to the NYPD.
In the Community with Council Member Julie Won
Aug. 10, 2023 By Lea Tomaswick Today on In the Community with sponsored by AARP New York, our host Robert Pozarycki, chief content officer for Schneps Media and editor-in-chief of amNY Metro, had the pleasure of speaking with Council Member Julie Won about her community. Council Member Won represents Council District 26 which includes the […]
Northwest Queens rental prices increase as new lease signings decrease: report
Aug. 10, 2023 By Anthony Medina According to a new Douglas Elliman report, the median rent in the northwest region of Queens for the month of July was the third highest on record in four months. The median rental price in July increased by 15.5% when compared to the same time last year, the highest…
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