Oct. 24, 2019 By Christian Murray Elected official held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Thursday to mark the completion of the $5.4 million revamp of the MacNeil Park Esplanade in College Point. The city rebuilt over a quarter mile of the esplanade, which had been battered by time and ravaged by Superstorm Sandy. The park’s seawall… Read more »
Oct. 24, 2019 By Allie Griffin The number of Queens dwelling units for sale jumped to an all-time high during the third quarter of 2019, while house prices remained stagnant, according to a new report. There were 4,842 homes–including co-ops and condos– for sale in Queens during the third quarter, up 11.2 percent from the… Read more »
Oct. 23, 2019 By Allie Griffin A celebrated Queens artist has covered the scaffolding surrounding Flushing’s incoming mega-development, the Tangram, with a colorful illustrated mural that serves as a homage to the neighborhood. Artist Lisk Feng created the 291-foot-long installation around the Tangram construction site at 133-36 37th Ave. with illustrations celebrating the generations of… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Christian Murray The 7-train was the most efficient line in September, according to the MTA. The MTA touted a number of subway achievements today and noted that the 7 train experienced a 96 percent on time performance rate during weekdays last month. The on time performance across the entire system was… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Police are looking for three men who broke into five cars in a Target parking lot in College Point over the course of two months and stole cash and credit cards. The five incidents all occurred between Aug. 23 and Oct. 14, according to the NYPD. The robberies all… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Queen Night Market’s 2019 season is going out with a “spooky bang” with its Halloween-themed finale this weekend. The market ran every Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight in Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the New York Hall of Science. On Oct. 26, the market’s annual Halloween night… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Allie Griffin Two men robbed a College Point deli at knifepoint and took off will several hundreds in cash last week. The two men displayed a knife and demanded money from employees inside 5 Star Gourmet Deli, located at 25-75 College Point Blvd., on Oct. 14 at 12:48 a.m, according to… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Shane O’Brien Police are looking for a suspect who punched a 63-year-old man in the face–leaving him unconscious– before taking his iPhone in Murray Hill last month. The incident took place in the vicinity of 159th Street and Sanford Avenue at about 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, according to the… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019 By Allie Griffin Two popular international restaurants are coming to Flushing next year. Ju Qi, a restaurant specializing in authentic Beijing cuisine, and Meet Fresh, a Taiwan-based dessert bar, will each open locations at Tangram, a mega development that is going up at 133-36 37th Ave. Ju Qi has signed a 10-year… Read more »
Oct. 17, 2019 by Christian Murray Michelin has released its picks for the 2020 Bib Gourmand award, a recognition designated to 133 restaurants this year where diners can eat quality food for a good value. The list includes 17 restaurants located in Queens, spanning several neighborhoods including Long Island City, Astoria, Forest Hills, and Flushing…. Read more »