Apr. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson Hundreds of people packed the Claire Shulman Theater in Corona on Apr. 12, as they waited in anticipation for Queens Borough President Donovan Richards’ “State of the Borough” address. The large crowd, who filled the 472-seat theater that is part of Flushing Meadows Corona Park’s iconic Queens Theatre, consisted…
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Northwestern Queens rentals experience spike in new leases from March 2023 to March 2024: report
Apr. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of new leases of residential units nearly doubled to the highest on record from March 2023 to March 2024, according to a report by the real estate agency Douglas Elliman. During the same period of time, the median rental price for units in northwestern Queens decreased slightly….
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NYCFC fans swarm Citi Field for season opener against Atlanta United, marking record home game streak
Apr. 12, 2024 Athena Dawson Thousands of New York City Football Club (NYCFC) fans packed Citi Field on Saturday, Apr. 6, for the team’s first home game in Queens this season, playing against Atlanta United FC. This match marked the beginning of a series of five straight home games, equaling the club’s all-time record for…
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Queens had most foreclosures among NYC boroughs in first quarter of 2024: report
Apr. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Queens accounted for the most foreclosures among the New York City boroughs in the first quarter of 2024, with 191, according to a report by the real estate agency PropertyShark. These 191 foreclosures accounted for 45% of the 424 cases that occurred in New York City this quarter. Its…
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Check out the 14 food destinations in Queens featured on New York Times ‘100 Best’ list
Apr. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Over a dozen Queens dining destinations made an appearance on this year’s New York Times list recognizing the best restaurants across the city. While the majority of the restaurants are located in Manhattan, fourteen of the hundred lauded establishments are spread across Queens. But what is most notable about…
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Bomb scare at Chase Bank in Richmond Hill, grenade safely removed from scene: NYPD
Apr. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry and Lloyd Mitchell
Police from the 106th Precinct in Ozone Park responded to a report of a suspicious device found near a Chase Bank in Richmond Hill just before noon on Tuesday.
Housing lottery opens for 7-story residential building in Flushing, rent starts at $2,550
Apr. 8, 2024 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery for 15 units in the 7-story residential building Haru Apartments, located at 138-25 Barclay Ave. in Flushing. There are a total of 48 residences at Haru Apartments, with 15 affordable units now available on the housing lottery. These affordable units consist…
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Contrasting poll results on Queens’ support for Metropolitan Park Casino and Entertainment Complex
Apr. 8, 2024 By Bill Parry
Before the shovels hit the ground on New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s proposed $8 billion casino and entertainment complex in Corona, he would need new legislation allowing construction atop the public parkland where Shea Stadium once stood.
Queens Night Market returning with new vendors and more space this month
Apr. 8, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Frugal foodies rejoice! Queens Night Market is returning to Corona on Apr. 27 for its ninth season. Despite everything from groceries to eating out going up in price recently, all bites at the night market will remain affordably capped at $5 or $6. And in an effort to ease…
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Queens rocked by rare 4.8 earthquake from New Jersey: Social media buzzes with reactions
Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson and Anthony Medina Queens residents shaken by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, originating in New Jersey earlier today, Friday, Apr. 5, quickly took to social media in response to the sudden seismic event. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Friday morning that the earthquake felt across New York City hit at…
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