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Mixed reactions in Queens over Gov. Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan

Motorists crossing the Queensboro Bridge may soon have to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they are traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan (Photo via Shutterstock)

Nov. 15, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials and local leaders across Queens expressed mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to bring back congestion pricing for motorists entering Manhattan below 60th street. Hochul announced Thursday that the toll, which is now set to go into effect in January, will be reduced to a…

Brush fire in Alley Pond Park highlights growing wave of NYC fires amid drought conditions

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Nov. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson A two-alarm brush fire erupted at Alley Pond Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13, highlighting a concerning trend of increasing wildfires across New York City. The FDNY reported the fire at 6:46 p.m., and firefighters successfully brought it under control by 9:40 p.m. No injuries were reported. The NYC…

From $19 to Six Figures: Rosedale baker turns pandemic setback into flourishing cake business

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Nov. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson A Rosedale resident is creating custom cakes with unique designs for her local community and beyond. Sabrina Wright, 28, owns and operates Golden Sugar Bakery, an online luxury cake business that has flourished into a six-figure venture serving clients in New York City and the East Coast. Wright’s…

Flushing Town Hall to host Global Mashups featuring jazz, Korean folk, and Latin boogaloo in December

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Nov. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Town Hall is presenting another rendition of its Global Mashup and Mini Global Mashup music series this December.  The first event,  Mini Global Mashup:“DoYeon Kim meets Joe Lovano,” is on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. It features Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano and internationally acclaimed, award-winning…

MTA hosts open house on $68 billion capital plan for major transit upgrades over next 5 years

A member of the public speaks to an MTA official about the Interborough Express as part of Wednesday's open house for the 2025-29 Capital Plan. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Dozens of people gathered at Queens Public Library in Jamaica Wednesday evening for the MTA’s 2025-29 Capital Plan Open House, which aims to invest $68.4 billion across the subway, bus and commuter rail systems over the next five years. Wednesday’s open house was the second event hosted by…

Southeast Queens residents rally against City of Yes rezoning, urge officials to vote no

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Nov. 14, 2024 By Athena Dawson A group of Southeast Queens residents and civic leaders rallied together with a clear message for their elected officials: vote no on the City of Yes rezoning proposal.  The homeowners and community organizers gathered at the corner of Sutphin Boulevard and 112 Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 2. Many…