Aug. 14, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A Queens Supreme Court judge officially dismissed one of several lawsuits brought against the operators of Forest Hills Stadium on Wednesday in a win for concertgoers. At the end of 2023, Concerned Citizens of Forest Hills Inc. et al. vs. The West Side Tennis Club, which leases out…
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Average rental price in Queens continues upward trend in July 2024: report
Aug. 14, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The average rental price for all units in Queens rose 6.76% year-over-year in July 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm M.N.S. Real Estate. This jump continues an upward trend seen in the previous month. The overall average rental price in Queens jumped from $2,734…
App-based delivery drivers speak out on minimum pay increase at Jamaica roundtable
Aug. 13, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Last week the Queens Chamber of Commerce brought together app-based delivery drivers and local restaurant owners for a roundtable discussion on what they say are negative consequences of the city’s new minimum pay rate for delivery workers. The Aug. 8 event, held at Rincon Salvadoreño, a family-owned restaurant…
Celebrate Queens’ rich jazz history with the final days of the Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series
Aug. 13, 2024 By Athena Dawson There is still time to experience one of Queens’ most iconic jazz events, with free concerts continuing every Thursday evening through September. The Queens Jazz Trail Concert Series, which started in June, will stop in Far Rockaway on Aug. 15, Baisley Pond Park on Aug. 29 and Astoria…
Gunman sought for firing gun near the Queens Public Library branch in Cambria Heights: NYPD
Aug. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 105th Precinct in Queens Village are looking for a gunman who opened fire near the Queens Public Library branch in Cambria Heights during the evening of Thursday, Aug. 8. The perpetrator was in front of a home at 116-42 219th St. at around 7 p.m.,…
New lease signings in northwest Queens reaches record high in July 2024: report
Aug. 12, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Northwest Queens experienced a record number of new lease signings in July 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The 945 new lease signings in July 2024 were the highest ever recorded. This represents a significant year-over-year increase, up 419.2% from…
Queens Borough President hosts hearing on City of Yes For Housing Opportunity: Residents voice support and opposition for rezoning proposal
Aug. 12, 2024 By Athena Dawson Dozens of residents testified in person and on Zoom for a City of Yes for Housing hearing chaired by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards on Thursday, Aug. 8. Residents headed to the second floor of Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens to voice their varying opinions on the …
Last-chance summer escapes: 8 perfect day trips from Queens
Aug. 9, 2024 By Jessica Militello If you are looking at the calendar and starting to fret at the fact that summer’s starting to wind down, then now is the time to set up a fun day trip to enjoy the warm weather and longer nights all you can. There are plenty of places…
Updated results from Senator Addabbo survey show Maspeth insights and new visuals on key Queens issues
Aug. 9, 2024 By Anthony Medina Reported data on a constituent survey from State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. has been updated to include the input of Maspeth residents, among other Queens neighborhoods, with added visuals for readers. Addabbo’s survey, which was conducted in May of this year, asked neighbors in his district to…
Lime e-scooter program in southeast Queens sees over 23,000 new signups since June launch, expands to the northeast
Aug. 8, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Lime’s e-scooter expansion into southeast Queens has been met with impressive adoption rates since its launch on June 27. Over 23,000 residents have signed up, leading to more than 56,000 rides. New York City’s shared e-scooter program has grown since its inception in the Bronx in August 2021.…