The work 28, 2023 By Bill Parry. Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) and Renaissance Economic Development Corp. (REDC) have created the Flushing Downtown Fire Emergency Loan Program, a $1 million loan fund to assist small businesses impacted by the devastating fire on Main Street on March 17. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. Bats continue no-show, Nestor Cortes struggles mightily in 15-2 defeat on Sunday. PROMOTIONpositions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a communitys unique characteristics. Assembly member Daniel Rosenthals legislation, Hate Crime Reporting on College Campuses (A.3694), which will require colleges that receive state funding to modernize and enhance their disclosure of hate crimes that occur on campus, passed the New York state Assembly. Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams delivered remarks at Calvary Baptist Church in South Jamaica before political leaders, clergy, criminal justice reformers, and members of Clifford Glovers family as they unveiled a new street sign at the intersection of Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and 112th Road where, a half-century earlier, a 10-year-old Black boy was shot and killed by a white NYPD undercover officer. The loan fund is available to businesses displaced by the fire as well as those impacted by emergency operations and street closures in the immediate area. Councilwoman Sandra Ung was at the scene of the inferno and received a briefing from FDNY officials. Cars are banned from traveling the length of Main Street between Northern Boulevard and Sanford Avenue, and vehicles that turn onto Main Street can travel one block before making the first available turn. The fire required 44 units and 198 firefighters, according to the FDNY. Enforcement of the new traffic pattern for the Main Street busway in Flushing has started, and the fines are starting to roll in. Please check your feed, the data was entered incorrectly. Isnt it time four years later to resume mid day express service? The MTA didnt provide details as to where the new mezzanine-to-platform staircases will be located in the station. 2 min read. https://t.co/JCk3ITGOfV Flushing Main Street (@flushingmain), Flushing Night Out scheduled for Aug. 18-19 https://t.co/inc4T2dRv4 http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2017/32/flushingnightout_2017_08_11_q.html?utm_source=20170814&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Mayor+wants+to+tax+elite+to+improve+subway+system&utm_campaign=newsletter Flushing Night Out scheduled for Aug. 18-19 https://t.co/inc4T2dRv4 Flushing Main Street (@flushingmain) August 14, 2017, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-4781108/Haunted-memories-war-Korean-US-seniors-edge.html Haunted by memories of war, Korean-US seniors on edge https://t.co/f16Qz3dV8k Haunted by memories of war, Korean-US seniors on edge https://t.co/f16Qz3dV8k Flushing Main Street (@flushingmain) August 12, 2017, https://therealdeal.com/2017/08/09/queens-condo-plans-fall-slightly-but-still-sit-at-nine-year-high/ https://t.co/FOI3JjEQ2n Flushing Main Street (@flushingmain) August 12, 2017, http://www.refinery29.com/money-diary-flushing-queens-new-york-student-pr-intern-budget A Week In Flushing, Queens, On $11/Hour https://t.co/13Dd9kG69k A Week In Flushing, Queens, On $11/Hour https://t.co/13Dd9kG69k Flushing Main Street (@flushingmain) August 12, 2017, http://qns.com/story/2017/08/09/elevator-construction-newest-renovation-flushing-main-street-lirr-station/ Elevator construction is the newest renovation underway to Flushing-Main Street LIRR Station, English Weston police officers responded and were able to free the bird from the vehicle. The DOBs investigation is ongoing. There is a water main break at W. 22nd Street & Gerrard Avenue. QUEENS, N.Y. The city on Monday kicked off a 60-day warning period aimed at drivers who are caught in the new Main Street Busway in Flushing. Then, in a sign of monumental stupidity, the city now allows unrestricted street hawking on that same stretch of Main Street, not only taking up the new space but a lot of the previous sidewalk space too. Residents in the area said they were heartbroken to see the destruction. The busway would serve at least a portion of Queens routes that have more than 150,000 commuters daily. Flushing Councilmember Sandra Ung issued a letter to Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez this week urging the agency to improve signage and transparency to help those in cars avoid being penalized for unintentionally entering the bus-only section of the busway, designed to increase bus speeds in the heavily congested area. Subscribe to the digital version of our daily print edition delivered to your inbox every day. For service between Main Street and Mets-Willets Point, consider taking a Q48 Bus. WebThe MTA says 7 trains are not stopping at Flushing-Main Street in either direction. While officials said the blaze was brought under control just before noon Thursday, several agencies were still on the scene early Friday morning as a precaution. WebMain Street is a Movement. As the fire burned, thick smoke was seen billowing into the sky. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a gunman and his four associates who were captured on video surveillance outside an adult day care center on Friday, April 26. Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Espaol. Justin Echeverry, 19, of 33rd Avenue, pleaded guilty last month to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree and assault in the second degree in two separate cases. MAIN STREET AMERICA Brand Video - Teaser from NOTICE PICTURES on Vimeo. Vendors want the industry improved. Police are looking for the thieves who robbed a man twice in a Queens parking garage. Councilwoman Sandra Ung, who was at the scene of the inferno, thanked AAFE for setting up the fund so quickly after the tragic fire to provide relief to those small businesses. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin issuing bus lane camera violations along the Main Street busway in Downtown Flushing on Friday, April 9th, 2021. A bit of sunshine will help us get into the upper 40s to low 50s. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz presided over a swearing-in ceremony at Bourbon Street in Bayside as part of the chambers annual meeting and elections of officers and directors. Posted on: May 1, 2023 - 3:29pm. In a bustling corner of Queens, history that was once paved over is being uncovered. After a shooting on Ocean Boulevard, the Myrtle Beach Police Department changed traffic flow on the busy street during certain hours with the hope of controlling crowds. These retailers will take them. In many other places around the world, that same time would see a high rise go up. QUEENS, N.Y. The city on Monday kicked off a 60-day warning period aimed at drivers who are caught in the new Main Street Busway in Flushing. Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for more than 35 years. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivered his 2023 State of the Borough address Friday, April 28, at the Claire Shulman Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, during which he highlighted the boroughs accomplishments over the last year while also providing details into what he would like to see done in the future. Sixteen-year-old Connor Lian's parents are breathing a sigh of relief after he somehow found his way home. Phone: (763) 477-6565. You wont want to miss these events around the borough this weekend. He is accused of copying part of his 2014 hit song "Thinking Out Loud" from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On.". My suggestion? Fax: A potent low pressure system towards the Great Lakes will be providing the chance of more rain throughout the day. The pedestrian sidewalk flow beneath the LIRR overpass on Main is simply insane. pic.twitter.com/oUzquMcxWP. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-4781108/Haunted-memories-war-Korean-US-seniors-edge.html Haunted by memories of war, Korean-US seniors on edge The early morning five-alarm fire gutted the East Commercial Plaza, located at 40-10 Main St., affecting more than 30 small businesses. pic.twitter.com/0sDaYjjU3e. The robberies happened about three weeks apart inside a parking garage in Flushing. The New York City Department of Transportation on Friday announced it will soon begin to issue violations along the Main Street busway in Flushing. They were foul-filled matchups in the 1990s, better fit for brawlers than ballers, and beautiful to watch only for someone who loves ferocious competition like Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. The running time was cut down to 23 minutes from 25 minutes. Our Main Street busway has greatly improved the commutes for hundreds of thousands of bus riders who pass through the corridor each day, said DOT spokesperson Vin Barone. Winds will be on the breezy side with winds coming in from the southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts potentially climbing up to around 30 mph. Flushing Night Out scheduled for Aug. 18-19, Haunted by memories of war, Korean-US seniors on edge, Queens condo plans fall slightly but still sit at nine-year high, Elevator construction is the newest renovation underway to Flushing-Main Street LIRR Station. The Met Gala is always a chance for designers to show off their most dramatic visions, but this year's gala will honor one designer in particular. Assembly member Daniel Rosenthals legislation, Wine Enthusiasts Sip of South America Tasting Event, Art Access: Museum Explorers for Children with Disabilities, Hate Crime Reporting on College Campuses (A.3694). DESIGNsupports a communitys transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart. Spring Water Main Flushing Begins. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We will be here for most of the day, if not into the night. Posted on: May 1, 2023 - 3:40pm. Overall we are going to continue ECONOMIC VITALITYfocuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies. Investigators say the man struck a 74-year-old woman in the face, knocking her to the ground, before running off. Scenes from the five-alarm blaze on Main Street in Flushing. The Water Department will be flushing hydrants tomorrow (May 2, 2023) between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. (weather permitting). Audacy Logo Listen Live Stations All Stations Stations by City All Exclusive Stations All Music Stations All News & Talk Stations All Sports Stations Partners CNN Fox News music Music All Music Stations The Yankees' captain remains sidelined with a mild hip strain, and a decision on whether he requires a stint on the IL likely won't come until Monday, manager Aaron Boone said. Police said the suspects punched, kicked and pistol whipped the 79-year-old woman. Loans are available up to $50,000 with a fixed interest rate of 2%. Brittney Griner attended the dinner as a guest of CBS News. The aftermath of a five-alarm fire at a commercial building in Flushing on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Mayor Bill de Blasio first announced the busway last June as part of his Better Buses Restart, which became the largest one-year bus lane installation project in New York City history. Sandra Ung welcomed the American Italian Cancer Foundation's Mammogram Bus to her district, saying many immigrant women do not realize they need to be screened for breast cancer. The game will be made up in a single-admission doubleheader Monday at Citi Field. The crash has several roads closed in the area. May 1st to 5th, 7 am to 3 pm all areas West of State Route 15. Mall employees told CBS2 there have been crowds of unruly teens fighting and disrupting business on weekends. Terms of Service apply. The Queens Chamber of Commerce is offering its congratulations to the 19 Queens restaurants that were featured on the New York Times 100 Best Restaurants in NYC list. The weddings were officiated by a surprise guest -- fashion designer Christian Siriano. Sandra Ung says the practice is not allowed in the area -- license or not. Read more: https://t.co/ddMUGvQpMI pic.twitter.com/7QWNld3FGg. between 10 AM and 3 PM due to periodic ongoing track, power, signal, and routine maintenance projects for decades, including work to support CBTC. Main Street Imperial Taiwanese Gourmet, which has been operating since 1999, is one of them. provide additional service during off peak hours. Seriously, before fixing any single thing like a staircase, the MTA should figure out what the pedestrian flow is in relation to traffic and shopping patterns vis a vis their service, so that one plan can be instituted over several years that ties everything together, instead of doing this piecemeal. Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing are looking for a gunman and his four associates who were captured on video surveillance outside an adult day care center on Friday, April 26. at 301-600-1681 and waterdept@cityoffrederickmd.gov. May 8th to 11th, 7 am to 3 pm all areas East of State Route 15. As of right now, we have heard there are five minor injuries, which are being treated at the scene, Ung said. Work on the busway began in 2020, and despite stalls in installation due to legal challenges from a group of local businesses, it officially opened in January 2021. According to the FDNY, crews responded to the fire just after 6 a.m. Thursday inside a commercial building located at 40-10 Main St. in Flushing. The MTA has started construction on eight new staircases at the Flushing-Main St. subway stationin a project that is expected to take about 18 months. At around 1 p.m. pre flushing in the Village of Falconer will begin in the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph, and Valmeere. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection. The neighborhood is quite lush, too; indeed, its home to the boroughs botanical garden and one of NYCs largest parks. Calling it a public safety concern, a New York City Councilmember wants illegal vendors off the streets in Flushing, Queens. Rarely does a street co-naming ceremony provide a cathartic moment for some of the citys most potent leaders, but that is precisely what occurred in Southeast Queens on Friday. As nearly 200 firefighters worked to contain the flames, FDNY Acting Chief of Operations Richard Blatus provided an update in which he described the fire as stubborn and said it would be an extended operation to get it under control. The fire broke out in a market located at 50-10 Main St. just after 6 a.m. on March 17. Councilmember Sandra Ung says the Flushing Main Street busway needs clearer signage. The band is saying "peace out" after more than 50 years together. With the entire village planned to be flushed from 8 p.m. Saturday overnight into Sunday. Home / Law / Crime / Politics / Communities / Voices / All Stories / Who We Are / Terms and Conditions, Ung calls for Flushing busway warning signs, Click here to subscribe to the daily digital edition of the Queens Daily Eagle. It runs along Main Street and part of Kissena Boulevard from Sanford Avenue to Northern Boulevard. All Rights Reserved.Site design by One Nine Design, Taste of Parkersburg Volunteer Registration Form, MAIN STREET AMERICA Brand Video - Teaser, Donate to Downtown PKB and keep the movement going. All Rights Reserved. Scenes from the five-alarm blaze on Main Street in Flushing. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports. Holiday and Saturday express service was discontinued in March 1954. The new lane Copyright 2023 Flushing Main Street. They will be starting on High Street at tank; heading down High Street towards Holmes St; flushing Holmes Street to Hillcrest Rd. Stops will be temporarily relocated to Main St./39 Av in front of the GNC. I feel more can be done by the Department of Transportation to ensure that drivers are aware of the changes, and that summonses are never issued in the first place.. Ren noted that her cousin is distraught over the loss of her business. The Department of Transportation will ban cars from traveling the length of Main Street in Flushing starting Jan. 19, when a busy stretch of roadway will become the citys latest busway, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. Hours after the fire began, the roof of the building collapsed and several neighboring structures sustained some damage.