Sep. 4, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the launch of a record number of new Open Streets in front of schools across the five boroughs. Of the 71 new additions for this upcoming academic year, 18 participating schools are in Queens. Most are public elementary schools, primarily…
Aug. 23, 2024 By Athena Dawson Dozens of southeast Queens residents voiced their opposition at a town hall meeting last week against the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recent expansion of its e-scooter program into their area. Homeowners from an array of southeast Queens neighborhoods, including Addisleigh Park, Cambria Heights, Laurelton and Springfield Gardens, were…
Jul. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson Residents in southeast Queens have taken to social media to voice their complaints about the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recent expansion of its e-scooter program into the area. Many residents have posted on Facebook groups and other online forums to complain about the e-scooter program that launched on…
Jul. 1, 2024 By Athena Dawson Expect to see more e-scooters operating on the streets of eastern Queens. The New York City Department of Transportation launched its e-scooter program in eastern Queens on Thursday, June 27. Docking portals are now being installed in both northeast and southeast Queens, and the program will go into full…
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May. 16, 2024 By Anthony Medina The New York City Department of Transportation is inviting New Yorkers to ditch their rides and grab their bikes tomorrow, May 17, for a citywide Bike-to-Work Day. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, who heads the citywide department, shared the invitation with city riders at the height of Bike Month. Earlier…
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Apr. 24, 2024 By Athena Dawson Representatives from the MTA and DOT gathered at the King Manor Museum in Jamaica last week to host an open house meeting focusing on the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign proposal. The open house ran from 5-8:30 p.m. on Apr. 17. Throughout the night, a handful of residents trickled…
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Apr. 5, 2024 By Athena Dawson The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced this year’s Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day event on Saturday, Apr. 20, with a record number of streets going car-free. New Yorkers can expect an action packed day filled with fun activities and educational events related to environmentalism, climate…
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Feb. 16, 2024 By Athena Dawson The Downtown Jamaica Partnership launched three free new interactive street art installations in the heart of downtown Jamaica. The temporary installment dubbed the ‘‘Light Lane ” features colorful lights and music that emits from the three stationary bikes that make up the installments. When pedaled, different graphics appear on…
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Jan. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., in collaboration with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and other stakeholders, is hosting an open house in Jamaica Monday to provide the community with an opportunity to help shape the plans for a $70 million investment in downtown Jamaica. The open house,…
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Dec. 22, 2023 By Anthony Medina Queens Boulevard in Woodside is about to undergo a $23.75 million overhaul thanks to a federal grant that Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday. The hefty grant will primarily go toward safety improvements along the boulevard from Roosevelt Avenue to 73rd Street. The project will include the construction of new… Read more »