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Giant fountain at Parker Towers to be demolished, to become green space

June 14, By Jason Cohen

Parker Towers, the large 1960s development sandwiched between Queens Blvd and Yellowstone Boulevard, has long been known for the giant fountain in the middle of the courtyard.

The fountain has traditionally been a focal point since it is surrounded by the three 22-story high-rises that make up the complex.…

Forest Hills branch library to reopen Thursday

June 13, By Christian Murray

The Forest Hills Library will reopen Thursday after being shut down for repairs for since mid April.

The popular library at 108-19 71st Avenue, which is the sixth-most visited library out of the 62 branches in Queens,…

Children Using Art to Help Save Businesses on Bridge

Children in Kew Gardens are pitching in to help save the businesses on Lefferts Blvd. Bridge.

The Potter’s Wheel, located at 120-33 83rd Ave., Kew Gardens, is holding a free event tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., where kids are invited to use art as their medium,…

Rego Park library to get new building, branch to be twice the size

June 9, By Jason Cohen

The Rego Park library is going to be twice the size.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced during a town hall meeting in Rego Park last night that the city has secured funding for a new facility that will replace the existing library building.…

Police looking for man who allegedly placed skimming devices on two ATMs

June 6, Staff Report

The police are searching for a man who has allegedly placed skimming devices on two neighborhood ATMs in recent months.

The latest incident took place in Rego Park on May 3, when the suspect allegedly placed a skimming device at the ATM of Astoria Bank,…