A small breed of dog with tons of personality is holding on to the top spot as the most popular dog breed in Queens.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recently released their 2018 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in New York City. The French Bulldog topped the list as the most popular dog breed in Queens, particularly in Astoria, in 2018. Continue Reading ›
The announcement of Long Island City as the location for Amazon’s newest headquarters has ushered in lots of speculation about its impact on the character and economy of New York City. The company is planning to create more than 25,000 high-paying jobs in Queens, and there will be an unknown number of additional new roles in businesses that arise to feed, clothe, outfit and otherwise cater to the arriving Amazonians. Where will these people live, and which trains will they ride? Changes in Long Island City are already being felt. Based on their location, transportation options, and character, the following eight neighborhoods are likely to see significant impacts from Amazon’s arrival as well. 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 ›
As warm weather and sunshine envelope Queens, locals may find themselves looking for a place to soak up the sun while sipping on a cocktail or brew.
Luckily, there are more than a few places to celebrate the heat of the summer all across the borough. Continue Reading ›
The day is almost here: The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, which will light up the sky for its 42nd annual spectacle, happens tomorrow. The company has been touting this year’s event as the “largest display since the Millennial Celebration,” with more than 75,000 shells (up from 60,000 last year) launching during a colorful 25-minute display.
The fireworks will launch from seven barges stationed along the East River from 24th to 42nd streets, and the official viewing locations for the event are located at similar points—namely, along the East River in Midtown, the East Village, Long Island City, and north Brooklyn.
But if you don’t want to be squished among the sure-to-be-sweaty crowds at those street-level spots, never fear: We’ve gathered some of the best ways to watch the July 4 fireworks, many of which are located at a safe remove—i.e., on a boat in the East River.
Worried about getting around on Wednesday? Here are the city’s planned street closures and subway changes.
Six of the 10 most seller-friendly residential markets throughout the city for 2018 are located in Queens, according to a new real estate report.
Flushing was flagged as the No. 1 seller’s market for 2018 in StreetEasy’s Trends & Data report, published on March 8. In this neighborhood, residential properties spent an average of 52 days on the market in 2017. Approximately 11.4 percent of properties saw price cuts while on the market. Continue Reading ›
Popular residential properties in Flushing and Long Island City earned Queens the most appearances of the five boroughs on a list of last year’s highest-selling buildings. Continue Reading ›
All eyes on the Flushing, Elmhurst and Woodside real estate markets in the new year, according to a recent report.
The three Queens locales made real estate site StreetEasy’s roundup of the 10 New York City neighborhoods to watch in 2018. Buyers, renters and sellers should keep their eye out for an increased interest and rising prices in each of these neighborhoods. Continue Reading ›
A new study by real estate website Point2 Homes found that the Queens housing market is one of the least affordable in the United States.
The study, which analyzed how fast a family could pay off their home if they spent their entire annual income, found that Queens was ranked the 10th least affordable city out of 32 cities. To determine affordability, researchers calculated the median multiple of each city. To do this, they divided the median home sales price by the median annual family income. Continue Reading ›
