Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction work is nearly finished for a 15-story residential building known as “The Prince” at 134-03 35th Ave. in Flushing. The structure is now almost completely enclosed in the reflective glass curtain wall. All that is left to complete are some sections at the ground floor close to the…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Athena Dawson A trio of Republican council members are contesting the recent election of Council Member David Carr as the Republican Caucus Minority Leader. The vote took place in person at City Hall on Tuesday, Jan 28, with only three of the six Republican Caucus members in attendance. The members present…
Jan. 31, 2025 By emarshall Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall New York City has launched a housing lottery meant to benefit seniors for 13 units in a 7-story mixed-use building at 3-11 27th Ave. in Astoria. The building has 50 residences, 37 of which are market rate. The other 13 units are available for… Read more »
Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Construction of Magnolia Gardens, an upcoming 7-story transitional residential and community facility at 39-03 College Point Blvd. in Flushing, is beginning to take shape, with facade installation now being performed. Based on the renderings of the building, Magnolia Gardens will have white brick and gray metal paneling covering…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Excavation and pilings are nearing completion at the construction site of an upcoming 9-story commercial building at 37-18 138th St. in Flushing. As of the end of January 2025, most of the site had been excavated well below street level. The retaining walls are supported by rows of…
Jan. 31, 2025 By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud As part of his ongoing commitment to the Catholic communities of Queens and Brooklyn, Bishop Robert Brennan continues to foster strong connections with parishioners and students across both boroughs. Since his appointment as Bishop of Brooklyn in 2021, Brennan has played an active role in…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted a married couple from Jamaica Estates for abusing nine infants and toddlers at the daycare center they operated in the home on 188th Street near Midland Parkway, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Thursday. Ilya Davydov, 48, and Ksenia Davydov, 41, promised…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Shane O’Brien New York officials and organizations have hit out at reports that the Trump Administration is considering a move to halt the congestion pricing toll for motorists entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The New York Times reported Thursday afternoon that the Department of Transportation is considering a move…
Jan. 30, 2025 By Jessica Militello New York State has officially become the first in the nation to recognize Lunar New Year as a statewide holiday, following the passage of landmark legislation led by Assembly Member Ron Kim at the New York State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Kim, who previously secured the holiday’s…
Jan. 30, 2025 By bparry
[caption id="attachment_88299" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Detectives from the Queens Special Victims Squad released new surveillance images of the suspect wanted for attempted rape in East Elmhurst. NYPD[/caption]
Jan. 30, 2025 By Bill Parry and Dean Moses