sports
The U.S. Open is Over. Did Queens Benefit?
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‘Undoubtedly, the U.S Open is positive for the city. We just wish the USTA was as involved in promoting the vibrancy of our communities as we believe they should be.’
election 2018
Max & Murphy: Ramos and Peralta Present Dueling Cases for Queens Senate District
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A former member of the Independent Democratic Conference faces a one-time aide to Mayor de Blasio in one of the tightly contested September 13 primary races.
campaign
Max & Murphy: Liu and Avella, Close on Issues, Debate IDC’s Role in State Senate Rematch
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Many of the races involving a primary challenge to a former member of the Independent Democratic Conference feature political newcomers. Not so in the 11th district in Queens
BROOKLYN BUREAU
City’s Pumping Air Into Polluted Newtown Creek has Critics Worried
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The aim of the aeration system is to oxygenate the creek to support aquatic life. But some advocates worry the bubbles are doing more harm than good.
brownfields
Brownfields Plan Could Revive Elements of Scrapped Flushing Rezoning Scheme
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But key parts of the rezoning, which was shelved in 2016 over concerns about infrastructure and flight paths, remain off the table.
HOUSING and DEVELOPMENT
First Signs of Progress After Far Rockaway Rezoning
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The city’s announcement of a developer for one site and financing for the first phase of work at another encountered cautious optimism among neighborhood stakeholders.
Election Watch 2018
Who’s Funding Former IDC Members and their Primary Challengers?
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Seven of the former Independent Democratic Conference members face primary challenges, but nearly all the incumbents enjoy heavy financial advantages.
New Parking Rules Hurt Roosevelt Avenue Businesses, Locals Say
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New parking restrictions on Roosevelt Avenue are hurting Queens businesses, making it harder for customers to park, workers say. “They come in, they buy coffee, and they get a ticket,” one local shop worker said.
7 Train Coalition
Map: Near Potential Long Island City Rezoning, Fate of Waterfront Draws Concern
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While the Long Island City rezoning study has been moving slowly, there have been controversial developments both west and east of the study area.
Development
Can Downtown Far Rockaway Model Development Without Displacement?
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Six months after the passage of the Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning, long-dormant real-estate forces are rapidly cranking up.