Jan. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price in Queens increased 4.76% over the past year, from $2,654 in December 2022 to $2,780 in December 2023, according to a report by the New York City real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units all experienced increases in rental prices across…
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Two teenage boys shot by gunman near Hillside Avenue in Jamaica Hills last week: NYPD
Jan. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry
Police from the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica are still looking for a gunman who shot and wounded two 16-year-old boys in broad daylight during the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8.
Bald eagle spotted in rare sighting at Forest Park
Jan. 15, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan The NYC Parks Department recently shared that America’s bird was spotted amid the Pine Grove at Forest Park near Richmond Hill. Parks Dept. staff took the opportunity to poke fun at the rare sighting by tweeting “POV: You’re a squirrel in imminent danger” alongside photos of the bird casting…
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Prosecutors charge 7 individuals in disturbing Queens kidnapping: DA
Jan. 15, 2024 By Bill Parry
A federal grand jury in Brooklyn indicted a Jamaica couple and five of their accomplices, all from the Bangladeshi community in Queens, for two alleged kidnappings in Jamaica and Woodside last year.
Southeast Queens man sentenced for killing cop in high-speed drunken crash in St. Albans: DA
Jan. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Springfield Gardens man was sentenced Thursday in Queens Supreme Court to up to 12 years in prison for killing an off-duty NYPD cop when he sped through a stop sign while drunk in 2020.
QNS Weekender: Six things to do in Queens this weekend
Jan. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Just because the holiday season has come and gone does not mean that there is any shortage of fun and entertaining things to do in Queens this weekend. From shows, to hikes, to fun classes, there is a lot to do this weekend. Friday, Jan. 12 All…
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Civic leaders express concern that Creedmoor Master Plan may lead to dirty streets and congestion
Jan. 11, 2024 By Rachel Butler Filthy streets, traffic congestion and a lack of public space were among the many concerns expressed about the proposed 2,873-unit Creedmoor development plan by a local civic association on Monday night. Members of the Creedmoor Civic Association, a local civic group, voiced concerns during their monthly meeting Jan. 8 that an influx of new people to the area would lead to more litter, congested streets and a shortage of green space. The meeting, held virtually, was attended by 26 members of the association as well as Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, with the discussion centered…
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Long Islander charged in fatal Queens Village hit-and-run near UBS Arena last month: NYPD
Jan. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry
A Long Island man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges in relation to a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Queens Village near UBS Arena last month.
Queens neighborhoods to lead NYC real estate resurgence in 2024: Report
Jan. 10, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens is poised to be the epicenter of New York City’s real estate resurgence in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Street Easy. The report, titled 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2024, said that trendy sub-neighborhoods within Queens will be stealing much of the spotlight, noting that in 2023 many renters and potential buyers flocked to the borough in search of more affordable housing options. While Queens is expected to shine, the report also indicates that Manhattan may regain popularity among renters this year as rental prices begin to…
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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: vehicle thefts continue to increase
Jan. 10, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of reported cases of vehicle thefts rose across Queens over the last month compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD on Monday. During the 28-day period from Dec. 11 to Jan. 7, the number of vehicle…
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