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Share your story: The Strangers Project pops up at Queens Center Mall through Nov. 4

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Oct. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst is hosting a pop-up activation for The Strangers Project, a community-driven storytelling initiative, now through Monday, Nov. 4. Located on Level 3 near Champs and Auntie Anne’s, the project invites visitors to anonymously share personal stories and read those contributed by others. The…

Construction delays halt Ridgewood’s tallest tower project

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Oct. 18, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction has been put on hold for a 17-story mixed-use building at 3-50 St. Nicholas Ave. in Ridgewood. Known as The Ridgewood, this tower will be the tallest structure in Ridgewood. It will cover 284,000 square feet. In addition to 97,000 of that square footage being dedicated to…

Queens Night Market to close 2024 Season with Halloween-themed finale offering big prizes for best costumes

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Oct. 17, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The Queens Night Market is set to wrap up its 2024 season with a Halloween-themed finale on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event at Flushing Meadows Corona Park will feature trick-or-treating, family-friendly entertainment, live performances and its highly anticipated annual costume contests. This year, the excitement is elevated with…

Immersive winter lights festival debuts at Citi Field this holiday season: tickets now on sale

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Oct. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Tickets are now available for the Tianyu Lights Festival, an immersive winter lights experience debuting near Citi Field this holiday season. Running from Nov. 29 to Jan. 19, the festival will blend traditional Chinese artistry with cutting-edge light sculptures and interactive technology in Flushing. Festival organizer Tianyu Arts…

New contracts in NYC get huge boost thanks to declining mortgage rates: report

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Oct. 16, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The number of homes entering contract across New York City increased significantly year over year, thanks in large part to a decline in mortgage rates, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy. Over this period, there was a 26.4% increase in homes entering contracts,…

Construction completes on 8-story transitional housing complex in Rego Park

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Oct. 15, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction has wrapped for The Lionheart, an 8-story transitional housing complex in Rego Park. Located at 92-62 Queens Blvd., the Lionheart stands 83 feet tall and spans 57,407 square feet. The building features 88 affordable rental units, each averaging 798 square feet. A portion of these units will…