🌱 New Development Beginning To Cool + Museum's 50th Celebration

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today in Queens.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Queens today:

1. Rising rates are beginning to cool the hot new development scene in Queens. A new report issued by Marketproof shows a 24 percent dip in signed contacts for sponsor units with the city compared to March 2022. Despite the decline, the market is still up 42 percent compared to 2019. (The Real Deal)
2. Queen's nonprofits are being urged to apply for the federal government's Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Synagogues, churches, mosques, temples, and nonprofit institutions in the Queens area can apply for grants to improve security. The program will be distributing $250 million in funds. (QNS.com)
3. The Queens Museum will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on May 12. The museum will be celebrating the milestone by honoring two different artists. Christine Sum Kim and Tremaine Emory will be honored at a special gala on May 12 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. (QNS.com)

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Today in Queens:

• Marion’s Art History Class At The Peninsula Branch Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Queens Chamber of Commerce will be appointing Eric Ulrich as Commissioner for NYC Buildings. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• Ian Isaiah will be hosting the Queens Museum's 50th celebration. Live performances will be given by Immanuel Wilkins and the ASL Slam Performers. You do not want to miss this celebration. (Facebook)
• Queens Borough President Donovan Richards wants to discuss cannabis with the community. Click to watch the first Community Cannabis Chat. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.