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Con Edison breaks ground on $1.2 billion clean energy project in Southeast Queens
Con Edison breaks ground on $1.2 billion clean energy project in Southeast Queens

Oct. 3, 2024 By Athena Dawson

Local elected officials and Con Edison representatives gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the launch of the energy company’s billion-dollar clean energy project in Southeast Queens.

Con Edison Chairman and CEO Tim Cawley, joined by Vice President LaAsia Hundley, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., and MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, participated in the event at the project site located at 109-48 180th St. on Monday, Oct. 1.

The $1.2 billion initiative will modernize the electric grid in Southeast Queens by constructing two new substations and establishing a new Springfield electric network to support the area’s growing energy needs. The project, known as the Reliable Clean City-Idlewild Project, aims to deliver clean energy to homes, businesses, and major transportation hubs in the region.

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Richmond Hill High School unveils $5 million culinary kitchen classroom to train future hospitality professionals

Construction of a new state-of-the-art kitchen classroom at Richmond Hill High School is expected to be completed in the coming months.

The classroom will offer students a unique opportunity to explore the culinary arts in a professional setting and prepare for careers in the hospitality industry. Council Member Lynn Schulman joined Speaker Adrienne Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards on Wednesday to announce a $5 million investment as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance educational opportunities and provide students with access to vocational training programs that prepare them for successful careers.

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DA Katz introduces Kimi, the facility dog providing comfort to Queens crime victims

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz introduced one of the newest members of her team on Wednesday as part of her office’s public information campaign during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Kimi, a 2-year-old golden retriever/Labrador retriever, has been appointed as a facility dog to provide comfort and companionship to crime victims and witnesses. “Kimi has been an extraordinary addition to our team here at the Queens District Attorney’s Office,” Katz said. “She’s affectionate, highly trained, and has already assisted survivors and witnesses and put them at ease.”

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Mets to host playoff watch parties at Citi Field

Oct. 3, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

As the New York Mets look to clinch a trip to the National League Division Series Wednesday night in Milwaukee, the team announced that beginning as early as Thursday, Oct. 3, Citi Field will be hosting watch parties of select away games during the playoffs.

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Op-ed: Time to register, license, and insure motorized two-wheelers before our streets become even more dangerous

Oct. 2, 2024 By Tom Grech, Councilmember Sandra Ung and Assemblymember Sam Berger

Businesses are feeling the impact. From Astoria to Flushing, sidewalks and streets that once allowed shoppers to stroll safely have become obstacle courses where two-wheelers zip past at alarming speeds, weaving between pedestrians and cars with little regard for the rules of the road. When customers are concerned for their safety, they are less likely to visit, which hurts both business owners and the wider local economy. Haphazardly parked two-wheelers frequently block sidewalks and parking spaces in our commercial corridors, making it more difficult for customers to access our local businesses. This is especially true for seniors and individuals with mobility issues, who now have the added challenge of navigating around e-vehicles to shop at their favorite stores or eat at their favorite restaurants.

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