Willets Point Archives – QNS

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Longtime Queens CB7 chair and FDNY veteran Gene Kelty dies at 70

By Ethan Marshall

2024

News

Year in Review: The most popular QNS story from each month of 2024

By Shane O’Brien

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

By Shane O’Brien

Citi Field will host the first-ever post-season Hudson River Derby this Saturday, but the stadium will be almost half-empty.

Citi Field caps attendance at 22,500 for historic MLS Cup playoff Hudson River Derby

By Shane O’Brien

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Jackson Heights

Dozens gather at Jackson Heights rally calling on Ramos to support Metropolitan Park

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The final goal: Willets Point plan for new NYCFC soccer stadium and hundreds of affordable apartments gets City Council approval

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Willets Point development clears latest hurdle in the public review process with unanimous approval of the City Planning Commission

By Bill Parry

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Willets Point development proposal draws concerns from community board about traffic congestion, possible homeless shelter

By Rachel Butler

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NYCFC presents new details of its $780 million soccer stadium at Willets Point

By Bill Parry

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‘Major step closer’: Massive Willets Point transformation project enters city’s land use approval process

By Bill Parry

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Flushing

A trip down memory lane: Revisiting the rich history of Flushing, Willets Point

By Carlotta Mohamed

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‘No actions, no answers, nothing’: Union carpenters rally outside City Hall over Willets Point construction

By John Schilling

Mr. and Mrs. Met at the Mets-Willets Point LIRR station

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Let’s go Mets-Willets Point! LIRR bringing 24/7 service to station serving Citi Field and U.S. Open’s home

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New York City Football Club selects architect, contractor to build its new home at Willets Point

By Bill Parry

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Willets Point transformation plan gets plenty of support during public scoping hearing

By Bill Parry

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Plan to transform Willets Point is a win for the community

By Larinda Hooks

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‘We want housing first’: Protesters rally against proposed soccer stadium in Willets Point, call for more affordable housing

By Ethan Marshall

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LaGuardia AirTrain project delayed after Queens congresswoman urges further federal review

By Bill Parry

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AMNY

City breaks ground on Willets Point redevelopment in Queens

Willets opponents step up fight

Arts & Entertainment

This week on the QNS podcast: Willets Point business owners take legal action against city’s gates and our favorite stories of the year

By Angélica Acevedo

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Gun-toting crook robs two Willets Point garages and a Corona smoke shop just two days apart: cops

By Emily Davenport

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Flushing

As city advances Willets Point environmental cleanup, workers say the efforts are hurting them

By Max Parrott

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Bayside

This week on the QNS podcast: Willets Point, Jimmy Van Bramer versus the DSA and how a Queens surgeon saved MLK Jr.

By Mark Hallum

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Gates blocking several Willets Point streets slowed FDNY response to medical emergency: A QNS investigation

By Max Parrott

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