Astoria, the New Hot Spot for Young Professionals, is Undergoing Gentrification
Astoria is the only neighborhood in Queens to see an increase in the young college educated population.
Post-storm Era: Red Hook Is Booming
Since Superstorm Sandy, businesses in Red Hook have gone through the ebb of the community. Now with more attention focusing on the neighborhood, Red Hook is turning over a new leaf.
Astoria – Still a Safe Haven for Small Businesses?
Gentrification is in full swing in Astoria and with it brings the struggles associated with rising rents and the promises of trendier clientele. Is Astoria as lucrative for small businesses as it once was?
“The Importance of Méxican Products in Jackson Heights, Queens”
Rising Méxican immigration keeps business busy.
Staten Island ferry commuters at sea due to irregular bus service
Express bus delays can make commute via ferry difficult.
Jackson Heights Historical District Fights Proposal For Development Project
Proposed project in Jackson Heights historic district is met with residential ire.
Vinyl Shop Faces Rocky Future In Red Hook
Red Hook now has its own vinyl store. Coopersmith, the owner, though has a great vision for his business, this vinyl store might face a rocky future in this neighborhood.
Refugee & Immigrant Fund – An Astoria-based organization with something to say
The plight of the refugee and asylum seeker is firmly in the global spotlight. Although it is important not to forget about that the elements that make up various refugee crises are people too, and not numbers.
