New Building at 78-29 Austin Street
Neighbors had difficulty finding out information regarding the site under construction for years. YIMBY’s August 2022 reported 123 enclosed parking spaces and 91 possible condominium units. That number may have increased to 98 according to the latest filing at the NYC Buildings Department.
I don’t want hand outs; I need to move!
At 68 and single, Esther works late shift as a home aide in Rego Park. 4 years at her current basement apartment, her stuff is constantly stolen by tenants in the same house. She has changed her lock several times, and is afraid to confront the younger perpetrators. She just want to move so she…
Unauthorized Population in US: 11 million in 2019. 2023?
According to the Migration Population Institute, the number of people living in the United States without a legal status is about 11 million. Instead of helping those who have established families and roots here, the Biden Administration has allowed a record 2.4 million to cross in fiscal year 2022 alone. Where is our migration czar,…
Just 31 were hired using Mamdani’s Job Portal
When the job portal was up after Mayor-Elect Mamdani won in November, several friends applied. Not one got even a phone call acknowledging that their resume was reviewed. Three months later, The City wrote that only 31 people were hired out of 80,000 applicants.
A 15-year holdover!!!
She was homeowner’s girlfriend. Homeowner built an illegal basement for them. Even after splitting with homeowner’s son, she would not leave. She had other children, took over the backyard and garage, and parked a no-license car blocking driveway. She never paid rent, and demanded $70K moving expense. What would you do?
116 Street and Liberty Avenue: Unsafe area
At the terminus of Lefferts Boulevard A train, neighbors dared not point nor looked in the direction of 103-36 116 Street. Some just eyeballed the men hanging around that area. They do not live in the area, and are doing illicit activities. Calling police has been fruitless. Residents live in fear.
Report on First Phase of the $35 million Queensway Metro Hub
Update: First draft proposed by the Parks Department and NYC EDC. $35 million was allocated by Mayor Eric Adams in September 2022. One year later, New York Economic Development Corporation (October 18, 2023) gave a status report before Queens Community Board 6 at Rego Park Community Center on October 17, 2023. Angie Espino, Senior Project…
USPS Mailbox request by 85 Road & 102 Street
As fewer first class letters are being mailed, the number of the blue USPS mailboxes seems to be decreasing. Older residents still buy stamps, but traveling a mile to drop off letters and packages at the nearest Post Office could expose them to unnecessary trip dangers. USPS would need to publicize again free pickup service…
What is the purpose of “Mayor’s Fund”?
Marcella Tillet does City business, yet her compensation is not reported. Yet Mayor’s Fund has a NYC.gov website page asking for donation. The Mayors Fund has also worked with Wole Coaxum and his Mobility Capital Finance company that got $53 million to give pre-paid cash cards to migrants. Mayors Fund to Advance New York City…