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DOT starts work on Phase 2 of Queens Boulevard redesign

July 26, By Michael Florio

The Department of Transportation started work Monday on its controversial plan to add bicycle lanes and safety features to Queens Blvd between 74th Street and Eliot Ave.

The DOT expects the work on the 1.2 mile stretch to end by early fall.…

Man dies days after bicycle accident in Elmhurst, cops start investigation

July 25, Staff Report

A bicyclist was struck by a car in Elmhurst earlier this month, suffered what appeared to be minor injuries and then died days later, the police announced Friday.

Antonio Flores, the victim, was struck by a car while riding eastbound on Broadway on July 7 at about 8:05 am.…

Mexican Concert to take place at Travers Park Sunday

July 22, By Michael Florio

A Mexican song and dance concert will be returning to Travers Park for a sixth year.

Students from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will perform in Travers Park this Sunday at 3 pm. The event is free.…

Opinion: Minor Benefits Expected for 7-Train Riders stemming from Cuomo’s Modernization Plan

Op-ed by Melissa Orlando and Brandon Mosley, Access Queens

This week, Governor Cuomo, along with MTA Chair Thomas Prendergast and NYCT President Ronnie Hakim unveiled a plan to revitalize and modernize New York City’s subways.

The Governor announced plans to add 1,025 new subway cars with wider doors and modern features – including 750 “Open Car End” designed-cars,…

Peralta launches petition, aims to shut Jackson Heights newsstand down

July 20, By Michael Florio

Elected officials are looking to shut down a Jackson Heights newsstand that was recently installed despite community opposition.

State Sen. Jose Peralta launched a petition last week as part of his attempt to remove the newsstand from the corner of 37th Avenue and 76th Street.…

Police: Man Tried to Lure 8-Year-Old Girl in Junction Playground

July 18, By Michael Florio

Police are searching for a man who tried to lure an 8-year-old girl from a North Corona playground last week.

The man approached the 8-year-old inside the 34th Ave./Junction Blvd. playground last Monday while she was playing on the monkey bars,…