Oct. 17, 2019 By Allie Griffin A new book was released earlier this month on the history of the Queensbridge Houses, the country’s largest public housing complex located in Long Island City. Voices of Queensbridge: Stories from the Nation’s Largest Public Housing Development, published by LaGuardia Community College and Wagner Archives, explores the history of… Read more »
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Over 30 Queens Venues Open to the Public This Weekend as Part of Open House New York
Oct. 16, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Dozens of historic and state-of-the-art buildings across Queens will open their doors to the public this weekend as part of Open House New York (OHNY), an event which shows off the best architecture the city has to offer. The event is returning for its 17th year and over 300… Read more »
Ribbon Cut on New STEM Lab in Astoria School
Oct. 16, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Council Member Costa Constantinides and New York City school officials cut the ribbon today on a $300,000 STEM laboratory at I.S. 141 in Astoria. The STEM lab, located at the 37-11 21st Ave. school, features 3D printers, coding robots and other technology that will aid students in their computer,… Read more »
Updated: AOC to Endorse Bernie Sanders at Queensbridge Park Rally Saturday
Oct. 15, 2019 By Allie Griffin This story has been updated on Oct. 16. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders for president at a rally in Long Island City Saturday, according to reports. Ocasio-Cortez will appear with Sanders Saturday at Queensbridge Park where she will formally endorse him, according to The Washington Post… Read more »
Community Board Rejects 8-Story Rezoning Proposal, Unless Developer Meets Conditions
Oct. 14, 2019 By Christian Murray The Astoria World Manor was filled to capacity Thursday night as residents went to weigh in on a proposed 8-story development that would rise on 46th Street near Ditmars Boulevard. Mega Realty Holding, an Astoria-based real estate company, is seeking to rezone 22-60 46th St. in order to construct… Read more »
Mayor, City Council Speaker Look to Guarantee That Rikers Island Will Close by 2026
Oct. 11, 2019. By Shane O’Brien The City Council, backed by the mayor, took action yesterday to make sure that Rikers Island will be shut permanently. The council is expected to file an application with Dept. of City Planning to remap Rikers Island so that it can no longer be used as a prison after… Read more »
Construction Begins on 180-Seat Addition to Astoria Elementary School
Oct. 10, 2019 By Allie Griffin The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) has started construction on a new 180-seat addition to the P.S. 2 school building in Astoria. The $29 million addition to the elementary school at 75-10 21st Ave is anticipated to open in September 2021 and will include four new Pre-K… Read more »
Police Searching for Man Who Allegedly Groped Woman in Astoria Last Month
Oct. 10, 2019 By Allie Griffin Police are searching for a man who allegedly groped a woman in Astoria last month. On Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., a 21-year-old woman was walking near 31st Avenue and 43rd Street when a man approached her from behind and grabbed her buttocks. He then fled in an unknown… Read more »
NYC’s Annual Cupcake Run Returns Saturday at Astoria Park
Oct. 9, 2019 By Allie Griffin New York City’s “sweetest 5K” returns to Astoria Park this Saturday to challenge those with running shoes and a sweet tooth to make use of each. On Oct. 12, participants will aim to complete a 5 kilometer run, while stopping to eat three cupcakes at checkpoints throughout the course…. Read more »
Queens Drivers Slammed with Millions in Speed Camera Violations Since Program’s Expansion
Oct. 8, 2019 By Allie Griffin The city issued more than $10 million in speed camera violations in Queens alone in the first six weeks after the program’s expansion this summer. During the first six weeks following the program’s July 11 expansion, the city mailed out more than 200,000 tickets to Queens drivers caught speeding… Read more »