NYPD to Ticket Jaywalking Queens Pedestrians for Their Own Safety, Pols Say – Flushing – DNAinfo.com New York

    The 109th Precinct’s Deputy Inspector Thomas Conforti stands with elected officials in Flushing Monday to announce a new enforcement for pedestrians following the death of a woman last week. View Full Caption DNAinfo/Katie Honan FLUSHING — NYPD officers plan to increase ticketing against jaywalkers — a move supported by local politicians who say pedestrians who…

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Suit Alleges 5 Pointz Developer Stiffed His Kid’s Tutor on Her Bill

David Wolkoff—the developer tore down Queens graffiti institution 5 Pointz to put up condos—and his wife are being sued by their child’s tutor, the New York Post reports. Lauren Lowenthal alleges that the couple stiffed her nearly $33,000.http://gawker.com/graffiti-mecca… In the suit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Lowenthal (an “academic and self-management coach”) invoiced the Wolkoffs…

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High-end apartments in Queens Plaza building now available for lease | Long Island City Post

Hundreds of luxury apartments in the heart of Queens Plaza have just become available for rent. The World Wide Group–which has constructed a 421-unit, 21 story building at Queens Plaza North (24th Street)– has just listed the high-end apartments. Tenants will be able to move in as early as July. The apartments are packed with amenities—which…

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NYTimes: Citigroup looks to sell Court Square development site, high-rise residential building likely | Long Island City Post

Feb. 23, By Michael Florio A proposed plan that would charge commuters a toll for using the Queensboro bridge—and three other New York City bridges–was put forward last week by an advocacy group that includes the former NYC traffic commissioner. MoveNY, a group comprised of traffic experts, research planners and eco-friendly non-profit firms, claims the…

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It’s More Expensive to Rent in Queens Than in Brooklyn, Report Finds – Long Island City – DNAinfo.com New York

Queens Rents Get Pricier Than Brooklyn’s, Report Finds View Full Caption NEW YORK CITY — Queens’ rental prices are catching up to Brooklyn’s — and surpassing them. The ascendance of Queens has been a common refrain for more than a year now. Last month’s rents for the “hot” northwestern part of the borough that includes…

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