Currently, this property, overseen by the City, is used only for illegal dumping of refuse.
Friends of The QueensWay is a group of New York City residents who propose to establish a greenway, consisting of a bicycle and pedestrian path, on the abandoned Long Island Railroad Rockaway Beach Branch right-of-way. The purpose of this organization is to convince the City of New York to establish a greenway - The QueensWay - on the abandoned railroad right-of-way that extends from Rego Park to
11/21/2014
Today is and we take you back to a couple months ago when Ruben from Friends of the QueensWay took a visit to the beautiful Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Queens (between Cunningham & Alley Pond parks and part of the NYC Greenway program). Here are a few of his pictures
A big shout out to the many men and women who have served our country and to those who continue to serve. Happy Veterans Day!
11/08/2014
It was such a gorgeous day to plant daffodil bulbs as part of NY4P's Daffodil Project -- we met at the Forest Hills Little League ballfields for our 2nd Daffodil Project this Fall. A wonderful group of volunteers helped us clean up the beds and plant bulbs that will bloom in spring 2015. Thank You all for your help. Thank you Tom & Larry for your on site expertise.
Stay tuned for more photos on our website. We have another Daffodil project coming up :)
11/05/2014
We're the Talk of the Town in The New Yorker!
Could Queens Get Its Own High Line? The QueensWay, a proposed linear park, would be more than twice as long as the High Line. Ian Frazier walks part of the route.
11/01/2014
Mr. Durst has moved on; he is now focusing his attention on the Queensway project, a 3.5-mile sort of outerborough High Line that the Trust for Public Land plans to construct along an abandoned railway stretching between Rego Park and Ozone Park. The elevated pedestrian and bicycle pathway would add recreational space, commute options and well, trees, to a swath of Queens.
“It requires a lot of funding but we believe Mayor de Blasio is going to be a big supporter, so we believe we’ll be able to get it started during his administration,” Mr. Durst said, neglecting to mention that he holds some sway; he has been a big financial supporter of the mayor.
Strong Foundation Call Douglas Durst the anti-real estate developer. Though he spends his days planning to erect New York City’s tallest buildings, such as 1 World Trade Center, Mr. Durst also devotes his free time ...
10/29/2014
It's a beautiful autumn day on The QueensWay! Imagine the possibilities...
We're only 7 away from 2,000 fb likes! Who do you know that loves great parks and public spaces?
10/26/2014
Should Mayor Bill de Blasio support a Queens Way? See why many say it could be a "win-win for the administration.
A de Blasio-tailored pitch for a Queens High Line | Capital New York Results of a yearlong feasibility study for the proposed 3.5-mile-long park, the QueensWay, are released today
10/25/2014
Encourage your city to build more green spaces – parks, food forests, nature preserves. Get involved with your native plant society and city planners to transform unused areas for the health and well-being of residents, visitors and the environment.
Urban Greenspace From An Old Railroad Track | BuildDirect Blog: Life at Home An unused railroad is being converted to a public park in New York City. This is a part of a strategy to create urban greenspace designed for people, not cars.
10/24/2014
3.5-mile stretch of an abandoned railway in Queens to be NYC's newest marquee park and a boon for local businesses and residents alike.
A Vision for Queens' Version of the High Line The QueensWay would turn an abandoned stretch of Long Island Railroad track into the borough's newest park.
10/23/2014
An old railroad in Queens could become the coolest park in NYC
An old railroad in Queens could become the coolest park in NYC The only thing holding up the project: that little matter of the price tag.
10/22/2014
Walking in a city is the greatest unpriced pleasure there is.
Bright Stroll, Big City Walking may be the best way to go more slowly. But in even the most purposeless journey, we can't escape ourselves.