Picking up where we left off last week, the second part of our look at Forest Park’s history focuses on the timeless Forest Park Carousel and other important cultural and athletic venues. We’ll also take a look at the construction of a roadway that not only dissected the park itself, but also had grave implications on a nearby cemetery and future commuters. Continue Reading ›
Yet another stop on the city’s ferry system will soon open in Long Island City.
Over the next two weeks, the New York City Ferry Service operated by Hornblower, along with the NYCEDC is bringing the Soundview and Lower East Side ferry routes to an estimated total of 1.4 million riders. Since May 2017, the NYC Ferry has been offering New Yorkers a new, affordable mode of transportation. Continue Reading ›
When considering home affordability in the five boroughs, Queens comes out on top for middle-class New Yorkers, according to a new report.
Analysts at real estate site StreetEasy determined that the cost of renting or owning a home in the “World’s Borough” is closest to the citywide medians of any borough, “making good on Queens’ reputation as the place of choice for middle-class New Yorkers.” Continue Reading ›
