Flushing LIRR station construction to be completed by 2017

Flushing LIRR station construction to be completed by 2017

Dan Rose

The renovation of Flushing’s LIRR station will be complete by the end of 2017, the MTA recently reported.

300px-Flushing_Main_Street The $16.5 million project for the Flushing–Main Street station, located on  Main Street and 41st Avenue, will include the installation of an elevator for  each platform to make the station wheelchair- accessible as well as new  staircases, platform railings, better lighting and  improved safety measures.

“We completed the design work in May and now that the design is done, we  are looking to award the construction contract by the end of 2015,” Aaron  Donovan, an MTA spokesman, said.

 

The Shops at Queens Crossing hosts Music beyond Borders Summer Concert

Dan Rose

This Sunday, June 21, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Shops at Queens Crossing will be hosting a concert, Music beyond Borders, as a part of Make Music New York 2015.  The free live music event celebrates the start of summer, Fathers Day and the 9th anniversary of Make Music New York which offers over 1,000 free performances all over New York City.

At Music beyond Borders, which aims to give its audience a range of music genres to experience, performances will include music styles from Japan, Korea, New York and California.

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Uniqlo Opens in Flushing

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Uniqlo_pic_1Global retailer Uniqlo opened it’s first location in Queens last week with a Black Friday–style grand opening on on Level D of SkyView Center in Flushing.

The store opened at 6 a.m. on June 5, and by 5:30 a.m. over 100 fans of the Japanese hipster outlet’s fashion were lined up to get first crack at several opening day deals, including $5.90 Supima cotton t-shirts and $5.90 SPRZ tote bags.

Uniqlo_pic_3Uniqlo joins a diverse mix of retailers at SkyView, including Nordstrom Rack, Forever 21, Nike Clearance Store, The Children’s Place, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Marshall’s and Restoration Hardware Outlet.

The Shops at SkyView Center is located at 40-24 College Point Boulevard.

 

143 new units of affordable housing in Flushing

143 new units of affordable housing in Flushing

Dan Rose
Elected representatives, city officials and church leaders gathered together to celebrate the opening of Macedonia Plaza, Flushing’s new143-unit affordable housing building located conveniently near downtown Flushing. The All those involved in the ten-year project received plaques for their work in creating the affordable housing development, building is the manifestation of 10 years of hard between the city and adjacent Macedonia AME Church.
“Ten years, this is a dream fulfilled,” Bishop Gregory Ingram said. “We’ve gone from vision to innovative impact.”

Macedonia AME Church has been a key supporter for the inclusion of affordable housing the massive Muni Lot 1 development on Union Street, the rest of which is currently under construction.

“The mission of Macedonia AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual and physical development of all people,” Senior Pastor Reverend Richard O. McEachern said. “We are grateful to God for the opportunity to provide much needed affordable housing to this community.”

Macedonia Plaza offers rentals between $500-$1,200 a month. Apartments are available for single-tenants incomes between $19,063 and $24,080 or between $24,515 to $30,960 for households of three people.

For the 143 units, approximately 30,000 applications were received, indicative of a greater need for affordable housing. State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky pointed out that the city now needs to find affordable housing for the 29,857.

Aymee Armenteros was one of those 30,000 applicants, but also one of the lucky ones that got an apartment. A resident since December, she talked about how happy she was to have gotten into Macedonia Plaza.

All those involved in the ten-year project received plaques for their work in creating the affordable housing development,
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Read more:Queens Examiner – In Flushing 143 new units of affordable housing

Rally for local library funding

Rally for local library funding

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Monday, June 8th @ 4pm
Queens Library at Queensboro Hilllivrary
60-05 Main Street, Flushing

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Thursday, June 11th @ 4pm
Queens Library at Pomonok
158-21 Jewel Avenue, Flushing

 

Come out and support your libraries! New York City’s public libraries need increased funding to survive and thrive.

We’re asking the Mayor and City Council for a restoration of $65 million citywide in the operating budget to expand hours and services, and $1.4 billion in the capital budget citywide, over 10 years, to construct and maintain buildings.

Join us at a rally to speak out for libraries and say “We need six day service!” Bring your family and friends!

World’s Fair Anniversary Festival Sunday, June 7th

World’s Fair Anniversary Festival Sunday, June 7th

Dan Rose

Head to Flushing Meadows Corona Park next Sunday, June 7 for a day of activities commemorating the 1939-40 and 1964-65 World Fairs.

The Parks Department will be holding tours of some of the historic sites, as well as displaying memorabilia.

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There will also be 50-cent rides on the historic carousel, puppet shows, face painting, and different cultural performances throughout the day.

Foods from around the world will be available for purchase, including Belgian waffles, first introduced to the U.S. at the 1964 World’s Fair.

The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m.

 

Flag retirement ceremony this Saturday, 5/23

Dan Rose

The Knights of Columbus will he holding a flag retirement ceremony this Memorial Day weekend. Bring any old flags in for a proper send-off, followed by a BBQ. The organization asks for a $5 donation, to be donated to the Council’s Charity Fund.

Doors open at 1PM at 163-16 Pidgeon Meadow Rd., Flushing, with the ceremony promptly taking place at 2PM, and the BBQ to follow.

For additional info, contact Freddie at (917) 577-7499, or AJ at (718) 930-7341.

 

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Fight breaks out at Queens Center mall

Dan Rose

A video has emerged on Facebook of what looks to be a brutal, multi-person fight which took place at Queens Center Mall. It’s not immediately clear when the fight took place, although the video was posted last Monday, May 11. We’ll update as we get more info.

 

Click here for the video, which, fair warning, includes some explicit language in the caption.

 

Job fair today at Flushing Medical Center

Dan Rose

Community Prevention Alternatives for Families in Crisis will be hosting a job fair today from 1-4pm  at the Flushing Medical Center (146-01 45th Ave).
Recruiters will include, among others: NYPD, FDNY, Preferred Home Care of New York, H & R Block, Prudential Insurance Company, MetroPlus Health Plan, United States Tennis Association, HealthPlus Amerigroup, International Academic Alliance, Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Homeland Security

 

The fair will be held in the 5th floor auditorium, which can be accessed via the Burling St. entrance.

 

For more info, contact Martha Flores-Vazquez, 718-909-4634, email: mfloresvazquez1@aol.com