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November 2nd's News
Tram Overlook sidewalk construction begins Monday, Nov. 2. RIOC says the job should take about two weeks, weather permitting, with part of the West Loop Road parking area near the kiosk blocked off.
Four major Queens fires kept FDNY crews busy on National First Responders Day, including a significant Fresh Meadows fire involving two floors.
The CB8 Roosevelt Island Committee meets on Zoom Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 PM with an update from RIOC CEO B.J. Jones and a library update. Here’s how to register.
FDNY crews responded to four major Queens fires on October 28, 2026, including a two-floor blaze in Fresh Meadows on National First Responders Day.
NYC Marathon Roosevelt Island travel: RIOC warns the Sunday, Nov. 1 race could heavily delay drivers to Manhattan and Queens. See the city’s road closures.
Seven Astoria residential developments are moving forward, with hundreds of new apartments expected. See construction progress and what’s still unknown.
Queens Bus Network Redesign delivers faster, more reliable service, MTA says. See what the findings reveal and what remains unclear for riders.
The MTA says the Queens Bus Network redesign is delivering faster buses and more reliable service. Here’s what the first-year findings mean for riders.
The MTA launches a six-year signal and track overhaul on A and C subway lines, bringing CBTC and major infrastructure upgrades to the Fulton and Liberty Avenue corridors through 2032.
A Long Island City rent overcharge lawsuit seeks about $50 million from Rockrose Development, raising questions about billing practices, tenant protections, and legal oversight in NYC’s fast-changing rental market.
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