Developer demolishes historic Elmhurst home

Developer demolishes historic Elmhurst home

The Janta House in Elmhurst was demolished over the course of a week in late April by developers who purchased the building from its former owner in the years before her death. The home was the subject of a widely-supported public campaign for landmarking status that ultimately failed.

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Queens composters get funding boost after NYC halts curbside pickup

Queens composters get funding boost after NYC halts curbside pickup

In the coming weeks, partners across the city like the Queens Botanical Gardens, Big Reuse and GrowNYC will be able to facilitate local collections, which were scaled back when COVID-19 increased budget restrictions.

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