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Queens dominates list of NYC’s smallest condos: Report

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Five neighborhoods in Queens were found to be among the 10 areas citywide that have the smallest median condo size, according to a recent report by the real estate firm PropertyShark. The neighborhoods included South Astoria, Maspeth, Old Astoria, Long Island City and Kew Gardens Hills. South Astoria, which the report defines as the southeast section of the neighborhood, was ranked as having the smallest median condo sizes in all of New York City, at just 631 square feet. Maspeth placed fourth on the list with a median condo size of 671 square feet;…
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Lawsuit challenging NYC property tax system cleared to move forward – opening door for possible, massive changes

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld A lawsuit challenging the legality of the city’s labyrinthine property tax system can proceed, the state’s top court ruled on Tuesday, bringing with it the potential to upend how the city collects billions of dollars in revenue annually to finance municipal functions such as policing, garbage collection, and…

JFK Millennium Partners sign safety pledge to Terminal 6 construction crew

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the development company that started construction on Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport last year, held a safety pledge commitment event earlier this month. More than 5oo construction workers, who are working on the $4.2 billion project slated to open in 2026, attended the event and signed a safety agreement with Gary LaBarbera, President of the NY State Building and Construction Trades Council, and JMP’s interim CEO Steve Thody. Construction union representatives were also at the March 14 event. The event was co-sponsored by JMP’s design-build partner AECOM…
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Retired insurance executive Marty Dolan to challenge AOC in June primary

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Emily Swanson Marty Dolan, 66, who describes himself as “from Main Street and Wall Street,” announced earlier this month that he will be challenging U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the Democratic primary in June. Dolan faces an uphill battle in his quest to represent the 14th Congressional District of 700,000 people…
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Rockaway Beach man killed in collision near Riis Park on Monday morning: NYPD

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Bill Parry A Rockaway Beach man was killed after crashing his vehicle into an overpass near Riis Park on Monday morning. Police from the 100th Precinct responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Rockaway Beach Boulevard and Beach Channel Drive just after 11:30 a.m. where they found the 39-year-old…
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Northeast Queens Baseball Alliance registration now open, including return of ‘Pony League’ for 13 and 14-year-olds

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Ethan Marshall As the weather in Queens continues to get warmer, the Northeast Queens Baseball Alliance is now accepting registrations for its upcoming spring little league season. This upcoming season will also mark the return of the “Pony League,” for kids ages 13 and 14 across each division. The Northeast Queens…
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“Easter Bunny” Nick Cannon visits St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Queens

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann The lobby of St. Mary’s Hospital for Children in Bayside was hopping with excitement as young patients were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Easter Bunny, portrayed by comedian, television host, and actor Nick Cannon on Monday. The Easter “Egg-stravaganza” was hosted by Nick Cannon’s and Alyssa Scott’s Zen’s Light Foundation and included face painting, clowns, and Easter-themed trinkets and treats like cupcakes and lollipops provided by Jador Choc and Event Planning. Before the big arrival, kids lined up at the tables with the aid of their caretakers to pick up their Easter bounty…
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Bethpage Federal Credit Union opens second Queens branch in Ozone Park

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Following a soft opening on Feb. 5, Bethpage Federal Credit Union held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with community members, elected officials and their representatives for its Ozone Park location at 102-32 Atlantic Ave. on Mar. 15.  The Ozone Park branch is Bethpage’s second location in Queens – the nonprofit credit union opened a branch in Sunnyside last year. Linda Armyn, president and CEO of Bethpage, the largest credit union in the Northeast region, told QNS that Queens had been part of their expansion plans for many years.  “Pre-pandemic, it was impossible to…
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New all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ joint set to open in Howard Beach

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Mar. 19, 2024 By Athena Dawson Howard Beach is in for a treat, with a new all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hotpot joint set to open its doors in the neighborhood. Residents will soon be able to enjoy sizzling steak and mouth-watering sides at KPot, located at 161-53 Crossbay Blvd. The Howard Beach location will be the first KPot to open in Queens. The restaurant chain has more than 50 locations nationwide. It is unclear when the restaurant will actually open, although residents are waiting in anticipation. Members of a Howard Beach Facebook group posted comments when they heard the news…
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