Queens’ two casino plans clear penultimate hurdle
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Two developers proposing to build casinos in Queens cleared the penultimate hurdle on Monday, getting approval from a board tasked with evaluating their bids.
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Fate of OneLIC uncertain hours before key Council vote
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The fate of a plan to rezone and reshape 54-blocks of Long Island City is uncertain just hours before it’s scheduled to come before a key vote in the City Council.
Read MoreOpinion: Eliminating stops on the Q47 is a step in the wrong direction
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“For a corporate center that hosts more than a thousand employees every day — including staff at the Department of Corrections, Skanska, numerous firms and the headquarters of the Queens Chamber of Commerce — this change is more than an inconvenience. It is a step backward for our borough’s economy.”
Read MoreCommunity all in on Resorts World casino plan
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Of the more than 40 speakers who testified before the community advisory committee for the Resorts World casino project on Wednesday, every single one spoke in favor of the Queens gaming company’s $5.5 billion proposal to become the largest casino in the United States.
Read MoreLongtime community board leader and 9/11 first responder dies at 70
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Eugene Kelty, Jr., a former firefighter who helped lead the evacuation of downtown Manhattan on 9/11 and who served as the longtime chair of Queens’ Community Board 7, died over the weekend after a battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.
Read MoreOpinion: The cost of congestion pricing
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If congestion pricing moves ahead as planned, the cost of goods and services will skyrocket. Working families have dealt with the impacts of the pandemic and inflation in recent years.
Read MoreOpinion: Queens deserves more than just asphalt
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“For anyone who has lived in Queens, gone to a Mets game or flown into LaGuardia Airport knows, the 50 acres around Citi Field have been nothing but parking lots and wasted opportunity.”
Read MoreTech industry group kicks off in Queens
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The Queens Tech Council, an industry group created last year, hosted its kick-off event this week.
Read MoreQueens Chamber of Commerce launches new tool to help local restaurants
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“In these uncertain times, it is so important to do whatever we can to support small businesses.”
Read MoreQueens Borough President candidates mourn Amazon at business forum
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“I would have certainly made Amazon feel welcome.”
Read MoreLocal leaders mourn passing of DA Brown
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“It takes a person of uncommon character to serve others with the vigilance and dedication Queens District Attorney Richard Brown did.”
Read MoreIrish Eyes Were Smiling At the Queens Chamber’s Annual St. Pat’s Luncheon
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The luncheon, held at Antun’s, celebrated Celtic traditions and featured a keynote speech by Dr. Brian John O’Dwyer, Esq.
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