Aug. 7, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Out of the 100 largest cities in the United States, Queens ranked 95th when it came to the average size of an apartment for $1,500 a month, according to a report by the real estate site RentCafe. The study’s results concluded that apartments in Queens with a $1,500…
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QEDC and Queens Night Market launch food voucher program to support vendors and combat food insecurity
Aug. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres A collaboration between the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) and the Queens Night Market (QNM) will provide 2,000 delicious meals to borough residents in need, thanks to an innovative voucher program. Every year, QNM, the family-friendly night market in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, suspends operations for three weeks in…
Housing lottery launches for 25 units in 14-story mixed-use building in LIC, rent starts at $3,088
Aug. 6, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 25 units in a 14-story mixed-use building at 26-04 Jackson Ave. in Long Island City. The building has a total of 82 residences, with 57 at market rate. The remaining 25 units have been set… Read more »
Father and son duo propel Astoria-based real estate agency to continued ‘Best of the Boro’ success
Aug. 6, 2024 By emarshall Aug. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Since first opening its doors in 1978, the Amorelli Realty real estate agency, located at 36-01 30th Ave., has become a community staple in Astoria. Having won the “Best of the Boro” award for “Best Realty” each of the last eight years, Amorelli Realty… Read more »
Crunching the Queens crime numbers: Rapes rise in southern Queens, felony assaults remain up in north
Aug. 2, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported rapes spiked in southern Queens during the 28-day period from July 1-28, compared to the same period of time last year, according to the NYPD’s latest crime stats. Meanwhile, felony assaults jumped in northern Queens over the same respective period. Rapes in southern Queens…
Over 195 illegal smoke shops shut down in Queens since May, hundreds throughout the five boroughs
Aug. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina A targeted operation launched in May to shut down illegal smoke shops has led to the shuttering of over 195 locations in Queens and hundreds more throughout the five boroughs, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference in the Bronx Wednesday. The Mayor’s announcement…
Median sales price of new developments in Queens decreased in second quarter of 2024 from previous year: report
Aug. 1, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The median sales price for new developments across Queens fell from the second quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by the New York City real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Year-over-year, the median sales price for these developments in Queens dropped…
Gov. Hochul announces $350 million in financial assistance for low-income families
Aug. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Thousands of low-income families across the state will soon be receiving as much as $350 per child as part of the Empire State Child Credit Program, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor announced Tuesday that a total of $350 million in supplemental payments will be distributed to…
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival set to return to Queens with races, food and multicultural performances
Jul. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The 32nd annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon, is set to take place on Aug. 3 and 4 at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is the largest multicultural festival in New York state and…
Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat slicer cleanliness, sparks meat inspections and vegetable recalls
Jul. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Listeria outbreak spreading across several states is prompting shoppers to inspect their sliced deli meats more closely and has led to the removal of some meats and vegetables from store shelves. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control alerted the public this month…