51 years ago today, a blizzard paralyzed Queens
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For those who lived and worked in Queens at the time, it was a crippling nightmare.
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Meng brings Flushing airport worker to State of the Union
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Abdul Quddus Chaudhry, a resident of Flushing, will join U.S. Rep. Grace Meng at tonight’s State of the Union address in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreMTA adds extra community forums for Queens bus network redesign feedback
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Many residents are concerned about the elimination of favored bus routes, and whether that will lengthen their own trips.
Read MoreSunnyside Yard panel highlights potential for public space
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The event seemed staid in comparison to recent project hearings disrupted by opponents of the plan.
Read MoreQueens senator pushes for better Access-A-Ride coordination
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The bills comes after the MTA announced major changes to the pilot program in November that would cap the number of rides a resident could take.
Read MoreState lawmakers call for borough reps on MTA Board
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“Borough representation on the MTA board gives riders a voice in the choices that affect them.”
Read MoreBed bugs return to Forest Hills subway control tower
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For the third time this month, exterminators visited the Forest Hills-71st Street station MTA control tower Tuesday morning to fumigate for bed bugs.
Read MoreEast Elmhurst town hall erupts over Queens bus network redesign
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“The Q49, they’re totally redesigning in a way that does not serve the public.”
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All 15 Queens councilmembers blast planned bus line overhaul
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“We need the bus redesign to provide better, faster, more expansive bus service.”
Read MoreLIRR’s on-time service hit three-year high in 2019
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There were 44 percent fewer train cancellations and terminations, along with 29 percent fewer trains delayed more than 15 minutes.
Read MoreProgram to help subway homeless conceals arrest quota system, transit cops claim
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“The homeless are now clearly being targeted as violators of transit rules and being treated differently than any other citizen.”
Read MoreMTA promises more bus redesign input sessions in Eastern Queens
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“We are going out to where our customers are located.”
Read MoreAwkwafina is Nora from Queens — and the voice of the No. 7 train
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The next stop is … wait is that Awkwafina?
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