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Five More Pedestrian Islands Planned For Northern Boulevard

January 27, By Michael Florio

The Department of Transportation will continue efforts to increase pedestrian safety along Northern Boulevard with plans to build five more pedestrian islands on the dangerous road.

The DOT proposes putting the pedestrian islands between 105th Street and 114th Street,…

Video: Fire tears through 93rd Street home

January 27, Staff Report

A Jackson Heights home burst in flames on Monday morning.

A two-family house, located at 35-27 93rd Street, erupted into flames at 10:18 am, according to the FDNY. It took firefighters more than two hours to get the fire under control.…

Mayor Visits Western Queens After Disappointing Storm Response In The Borough

January 25, By Michael Florio

Mayor Bill de Blasio visited western Queens Monday morning following statements that he was not satisfied with cleanup efforts here during Winter Storm Jonas.

During a press conference on Sunday, the Mayor said that the City did not do a good enough job clearing the streets in Queens,…

Jackson Heights Gets Most Snowfall Recorded In Tri-State Area

January 25, Staff Report

Jackson Heights received more snowfall over the weekend than anywhere in the tri-state area, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

According to the NOAA’s National Weather Service, Jackson Heights received 34 inches of snow,…

7 Train to Shutdown at 4:00 PM for Winter Storm Jonas

January 23, Staff Report

The New York City Transit Authority and the MTA jointly announced that all above ground and elevated subway lines, including the 7 line, will begin shutting down at 4:00 pm today, with limited underground trains running.…

7 Train To Follow Normal Schedule This Weekend, Scheduled Track Work Canceled

January 22, Staff Report

With a snowstorm expected to hit New York City, the MTA has canceled its 7 train work this weekend and the train will follow its normal schedule.

This weekend was supposed to be the first of eight weekends this year when the 7 train would be down between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square in order for the MTA to replace its decades-old signaling system and put down new tracks.…

DOE Looking To Build Annex At Severely Overcrowded Corona School

January 21, By Michael Florio

A Corona school that is stuffed to double its capacity is under consideration for a new addition.

The Department of Education is reviewing proposals for an annex to PS 143, the Louis Armstrong Elementary School,…

Attorney General Targets Local Dealership For Alleged Fraud

January 21, Staff Report

Local car dealerships are being sued for ripping their customers off.

The Koeppel dealerships, several of which are located on Northern Boulevard, are facing a lawsuit for unlawfully selling credit repair and identity theft protection services,…