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NYC metro area on pace to lead nation in new apartments constructed in 2024: report

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Aug. 21, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The New York City metropolitan area is on track to lead the United States in new apartments constructed among major cities in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm RentCafe. With 32,935 new rentals expected to be completed by the end of the year, the…

Young artists showcase colorful murals at Queens County Family Court

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Aug. 21, 2024 By Athena Dawson A series of vibrant murals is now on display at Queens County Family Court, the work of 14 high school and college students who participated in a local youth apprenticeship program. The young artists unveiled their creations during a celebration at the courthouse, located at 151-20 Jamaica Ave.…

West Nile virus found in over 40 Queens neighborhoods as NYC announces first reported cases

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Aug. 21, 2024 By Anthony Medina Over the past two months, mosquitoes in more than 40 Queens neighborhoods—and additional areas across New York City—have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Four residents from Queens and Manhattan were confirmed to have contracted West Nile…

Queens middle school student’s essay honoring a veteran takes her on a trip to city hall

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Aug. 20, 2024 By Anthony Medina An essay written by Amanda Jaggernath, a prospective 7th grader at M.S. 137 America’s School of Heroes in Ozone Park, earned her more than just the admiration of City Councilwoman Joann Ariola last week. Jaggernath traveled to City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, not only as a Ozone…

Borough President and civic leaders demand action on overgrown medians and littered streets, propose new legislation

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Aug. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson Overgrown medians and trash-strewn streets across Queens are raising quality-of-life concerns among residents throughout the borough. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards held a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 13, urging city agencies to address the neglected medians throughout the borough. Standing in front of an overgrown median at…