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Local group releases 7-Train ‘Survival Guide,’ Aims to help hapless riders

July 28, By Michael Florio

7 train riders now have a lot more information about their troubled train at their fingertips.

Access Queens, a transit advisory group, released its 7-train survival guide yesterday, which offers facts, figures and tidbits about each station along the line,…

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,…