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All locations remain open. Free Wi-Fi and checkout/return machines are back, but the website, app, public computers, printers and renewals are still offline, and QPL's CEO says there is no timeline for full recovery.

Mural Real Estate Partners filed plans for the mixed-use tower near the Parsons Boulevard E/F station. The developer announced an affordable housing project on this block in 2024, but the filings don't say whether these units will be income-restricted.

Local buses gained 1.7% on weekday speeds, the new 'Rush' routes 4.6%, and 24 of the city's 25 fastest-improving routes are in Queens, officials told an MTA committee Monday.

The fourth lane in each direction between the Kew Gardens Interchange and JFK opened Friday for buses, taxis and cars with at least two people. Service-road work continues through the end of the year.

Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul named the 17 new school districts that will share 10,000 more free seats for 2-year-olds in fall 2027. Application dates are still to come.

The Midtown complex will get four elevators and a step-free link to the 5 Av 7 platforms. Work has also started at Kingsbridge Rd, 167 St, Gates Av, Briarwood and Parsons Blvd.

DSS is putting about $500,000 into dog and cat food at Community Food Connection sites as shelter surrenders rise with living costs.

After a pilot the MTA says cut fare evasion by 35%, every fare array will be replaced at stations including 14 St-Union Sq, 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Flushing-Main St. Prep work starts this month.