Temporary Highway Over Furman Street Planned for BQE Repairs
A temporary highway over Furman Street is planned to keep Brooklyn-Queens Expressway traffic moving during vital repairs on the triple-cantilever. Learn how the plan could affect Brooklyn Heights residents and businesses.
Bomb Threat at Lenox Hill Hospital Disrupts Upper East Side Commutes and Subway Service
A bomb threat at Lenox Hill Hospital led to closed Upper East Side streets, subway service suspension, and heightened police presence as emergency teams secured the area.
Early Morning Violence in Queensboro Hill Raises Concerns
Two incidents of early morning violence in Queensboro Hill—a carjacking and a shooting—disrupted daily routines in August, raising safety concerns as police investigations continue.
MTA Boosts 7 Train and LIRR Service for US Open Tennis Crowds
The MTA is boosting 7 train and LIRR service for US Open tennis crowds, providing extra trains and on-site staff at Mets-Willets Point to handle increased riders during the tournament.
700,000-home housing gap mapped by neighborhood
NYC’s path forward: meeting the 700,000 home housing challenge offers a roadmap for closing the city’s housing gap, with neighborhood-level solutions and coordinated action.
Building Queens conference on Long Island City development
Long Island City’s rapid development is driving discussions at the Building Queens conference, where stakeholders will address construction, housing, and the changing skyline.
NYC Small Business Grant Program Invests $8.4 Million in Local Community Organizations
NYC launches an $8.4 million small business grant program supporting community-based organizations to empower local entrepreneurs and boost neighborhood commercial corridors.
Hate-crime charges after Central Synagogue Shabbat disruption
A man was charged with hate crimes after disrupting a Shabbat service at Central Synagogue in Midtown Manhattan. The incident raised concerns about worshipper safety and led to increased police patrols and community care.
Forest Hills E train threat and Jackson Heights station stabbing
Two recent assaults on Queens subway lines have led to ongoing transit investigations, prompting increased safety measures and community response across key commuting routes.
E train knife threat and 7 train stabbing in Queens
Recent violent incidents on Queens subway lines have increased rider concerns as police investigate and communities discuss safety precautions.
David Stone
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