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Another homeless shelter planned for East Elmhurst without community feedback, pols say

October 17, By Hannah Wulkan

The Department of Homeless Services has plans to partially convert an East Elmhurst hotel in to a shelter for homeless people, according to a statement from several local politicians.

Congressman Joseph Crowley, State Senator Jose Peralta and Assemblyman Francisco Moya released a joint statement today condemning the DHS plan to partially convert the Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 90-10 Ditmars Boulevard to house single homeless men.…

NYPD: 19-year-old stabbed on Broadway Friday

October 17, Staff Report

Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old man in Astoria last week.

The victim got in to a verbal dispute with several people in front of 40-02 Broadway around 5:30 p.m.…

Astoria rents continue to climb, according to report

October 14, By Hannah Wulkan

The average cost to rent an Astoria apartment continues to rise, according to a recent study by the Manhattan real estate firm MNS.

MNS released its September report detailing the average cost of studio,…

Traffic safety group to teach kids how to ride bikes responsibly

October 14, By Hannah Wulkan

Several local organizations will host a Kids Bike Rodeo Day event next weekend to celebrate bicycling in Queens while also encouraging safe biking habits.

Transportation Alternatives Queens, a local advocacy group, is organizing the event as part of its Campaign for Traffic Calming on 21st Street,…

Bicycle advocates petition for dedicated bike lane on Queensboro Bridge

October 14, By Hannah Wulkan

The Queensboro Bridge is getting overcrowded and dangerous for bicyclists, according to commuters and activists.

Transportation Alternatives, a bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group, launched a petition recently to bring a designated bike lane to the Queensboro Bridge,…