December 13, by Domenick Rafter
As the Metropolitan Transit Authority ponders whether to bring train service back to the abandoned Rockaway Beach LIRR line, a group planning a 3.5 mile linear park over the same tracks between Rego Park and Ozone Park sent a letter to the agency earlier this week arguing that the reinstatement of rail would be a mistake.…
December 8, By Domenick Rafter
A number of stores located on the corner of Queens Blvd and 65th Road are about to face the wrecking ball to make way for a eight-story mixed use building.
Bahar Corp., the developer,…
November 21, By Domenick Rafter
Crime is down in the 112th Precinct, but grand larcenies are up in both the past month and on the year due to identity theft and scams.
Scam artists preying on citizens, especially the elderly,…
The NYC Department of Transportation is planning public workshops focusing on the reconstruction of Queens Boulevard in Rego Park and Forest Hills, the third phase in a large redesign project for the busy corridor.
Vikram Sihna, Queens borough planner for the DOT,…
by Domenick Rafter
A string of assaults on elderly residents in Forest Hills have some residents on edge and police working to find the culprits.
Captain Robert Ramos, commanding officer of the 112th Precinct, told Community Board 6 Wednesday night that there were several includes since mid-October where elderly people have been targeted while walking in public.…