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MTA to conduct engineering study of Lefferts Blvd bridge, to assess whether it is to be saved

September 26, By Tara Law

The MTA is considering plans to repair the Lefferts Boulevard bridge in Kew Gardens that would preserve the bridge and the 13 mom and pop stores situated on it.

The MTA has agreed to conduct an engineering feasibility study that would assess the potential for replacing the concrete decks that support the bridge without destroying the stores,…

8-story development to go up in Kew Gardens, to replace red-brick houses

September 26, By Tara Law

A distinctive 8-story residential building is likely to go up in Kew Gardens that would replace two traditional red-brick houses.

The developer filed plans with the Buildings Dept. yesterday that would see a 32-unit structure go up on corner of the Curzon Road and 116th Road near Forest Park .…

One person dead, another infected following Legionnaires’ outbreak at Parker Towers

September 21, By Tara Law

A Forests Hills resident has died and another is still recovering following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Parker Towers over the course of the past two months, the Health Department announced.

The individuals were living at the 104-60 Queens Boulevard complex when they contracted the disease,…

Queens Night Market to open for fall season Sept. 30

September 9, By Tara Law

The Queens Night Market returns on Sept. 30 for its fall season.

More than 40 food vendors serving dishes from around the world are confirmed to attend. In addition to food, the market will feature musical acts;…