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Queens Borough President’s office announces $30 million investment in borough schools

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Jan. 23, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Queens Borough President Donovan Richards was at August Martin High School (AMHS) in South Jamaica Monday to announce that his office has allocated close to $30.5 million in capital funding for borough schools in fiscal year 2024. Surrounded by AMHS leadership, students, representatives from the New York City School…
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New neighborhood bar ‘Willows Tavern’ debuts in Ridgewood

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Jan. 18, 2024 By Anthony Medina Excitement is brewing in Ridgewood as a brand-new neighborhood bar, Willows Tavern, opened its doors Jan. 19. Located at 64-18 Fresh Pond Rd., this establishment promises to be a welcoming addition to the community. Ridgewood residents can step into the charming world of Willows Tavern, where a diverse selection of affordable beers, ales and cocktails will be on offer throughout the night. The co-owners, Cassie Bollas and Jesse Sullivan, are no strangers to the local bar scene. Their mission is clear: to seamlessly integrate into the fabric of the Ridgewood community and provide a…
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Queens neighborhoods to lead NYC real estate resurgence in 2024: Report

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Jan. 10, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Queens is poised to be the epicenter of New York City’s real estate resurgence in 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Street Easy. The report, titled 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2024, said that trendy sub-neighborhoods within Queens will be stealing much of the spotlight, noting that in 2023 many renters and potential buyers flocked to the borough in search of more affordable housing options. While Queens is expected to shine, the report also indicates that Manhattan may regain popularity among renters this year as rental prices begin to…
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DOT shares updates on bikes, e-scooters and car share at Queens meeting

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Dec. 14, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan Alternative transportation options in the form of shared mobility will continue to expand for Queens residents, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT).  At this month’s borough board meeting on Monday, Dec. 4, the heads of 14 community boards, along with Borough President Donovan Richards, heard from the DOT about the upcoming rollout of its e-scooter program, Citi Bikes and the ongoing car share program. E-Scooters Rollout In the spring of 2024, eastern Queens will be getting e-scooters after a successful pilot program that was launched in the east Bronx in 2021 and has seen…
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New real estate report shows increase in sales for Queens units

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Aug. 8, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The real estate agency M.N.S. recently released its development sales report for the second quarter of 2023, which revealed not only a large increase in the sales volume of units, but also an increase in the median price per square foot in Queens. According to the report, the sales…
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Knife-wielding robber hits three Queens bodegas in four days: NYPD

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May. 25, 2023 By Bill Parry Police from the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood are looking for a knife-wielding crook who robbed the same Middle Village bodega on consecutive days last earlier this month. On Thursday, May 18, the suspect entered the convenience store at 63-18 Woodhaven Blvd. at around 10:30 a.m. and brandished a knife…
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Celebrate Queens neighborhoods during annual Jane’s Walk event

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Apr. 27, 2023 By Danielle Louie From May 5 to May 7, the Municipal Art Society of New York is hosting Jane’s Walk, an annual community walk, all over New York City to celebrate its neighborhoods and culture. Twelve out of 161 walks will take place in Queens neighborhoods, including Astoria, Forest Hills, Flushing, Ridgewood…
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