Target project in Elmhurst gets go-ahead from Katz
Borough President Melinda Katz issued a recommendation on May 10 to approve a zoning change that would allow developers to build 13 stories instead of 10 on an empty lot in Elmhurst…
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Man found dead in attic day after fire rips through Corona home
The body of an unidentified 39-year-old man was discovered in the attic of a scorched home in Corona the day after FDNY had extinguished the fire that killed him, according to police…
Stavisky voting bills would boost turnout
A new report from the Senate Democratic Conference explored potential reasons for low voter turnout in New York and new bills that could help address the problem. “Why Don’t New Yorkers Vote?…
Queens Youth Music Festival shines a light on borough’s emerging talent
Prototype Music, a Jamaica-based youth music development and event production company, is having its third annual festival at St. John’s University next month in Fresh Meadows, where large crowds are expected. Z100…
Carranza announces expansion of bilingual programs
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced last week that over 200 bilingual programs opened or expanded in the last four years in the city’s public schools and there will be…
Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law now in effect in New York City
The Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law is now in effect as of Monday, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Lorelei Salas. The law allows a…
Report: Queens workers benefiting from tourism growth
The growth in tourism in New York City is benefitting Queens workers the most, according to a new report from the Center for an Urban Future. The “Destination New York” report found…
Study: Queens County is one of the top five healthiest places in New York
Financial Technology Company SmartAsset released its second annual life insurance study on America’s healthiest places and Queens County made the list, ranking fifth in the state of New York. To find America’s…
Waste equity debate rages on in St. Albans
Environmentalists and constituents of Councilman I. Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans) held a waste equity rally outside the elected official’s office last week in order to convince him to co-sponsor the new version…
Highland Care Center debuts upgraded facility
The Highland Care Center, a rehabilitation center in Jamaica, planned a grand reopening this Thursday to showcase its new state-of-the-art rehab gym and renovated facility. Highland Care Center is located at 91-31…