Friday, November 1, 2013

Elevator Entrance Being Installed at 71st/Continental Station

They were installing the elevator entrance at the 71st/Continental Ave. subway station last evening.

Also, by the way, I noticed the construction has finally begun on the 7-Eleven right across from this, next to the Red Mango.


And speaking of convenience stores, I received yet another confirmation yesterday that it will in fact be a CVS going into the ground floor of the new Aston building, next to the Key Food.


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  1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    When completed, the taxi stand will be pushed back from it's long-time location , toward the center of the block. Safer...

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  2. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    OMG. theres no need for a 7-11. there goes the neighborhood...

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    1. Edge of the City BlogNovember 1, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      Some of the newer formats are really nice, so don't be so quick to judge.

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    2. RayRayNovember 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM

      There's nothing wrong with a 7-11; they serve their purpose.

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    3. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      7-11 is yet another chain store that will be a good fit for FH! Affordable drinks, snacks, etc 24 hours is a great convenience to have.

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    4. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      And I just discovered 7-11's coffee bar this past summer. It is actually great...and a lot of fun.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Amnience on austin st is no longer, not that it ever was. And they're working on the new burger place where Diva used to be. twist'd and smash'd

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  4. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    A CVS? That's...very disappointing. It's such a great location; they could've done something really interesting with it!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    There is a 7- Eleven on the LIE service road on the westbound side between 108th St and Junction Blvd

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  6. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    There is also another 7-11 in FH on Queens Blvd., corner of 103rd St. Now, let's get a Denny's or IHOP to open in the hood! Hey, I'll even be happy for a Friendlys or Red Robin :)

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    1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 11:31 PM

      There used to be a Red Robin over near Union Turnpike; it closed about ten years ago. I had my ninth birthday there. :)

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    2. KevinNovember 4, 2013 at 1:13 PM

      Last I looked, there's a 7-11 on Metropolitan Ave by TDBank

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  7. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    How long has that MTA construction been going on!? About time they finish up...

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    1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2013 at 4:37 AM

      Started Feb 2012 and if ending this month is one year overdue from the original estimate. This kind of waste is where your metro card dollars are going and when you vote pro union.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 3, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      The signs stated anticipated completion would be in 2014 - so if it's done soon - it's actually ahead of schedule!

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    3. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 9:03 AM

      That sign is misleading. It's been changed. The original was supposed to be sometime in Fall 2013.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Dennys? Friendlys? Keeping it classy...

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    1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2013 at 11:33 PM

      Ha ha, I know, right? If you want to live near a Denny's so badly, move to New Jersey, pal.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 2, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    A Dave & Busters type arcade would be a great addition to our area. I hope potential businesses are reading this blog, lots of good ideas that would be lucrative are mentioned.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    That's not an elevator . It's one of Starbucks new coffee kiosks being tested in FH.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I'm glad CVS is coming. The one on Metropolitan is too far. Although Rite Aid and Duane Reade are RIGHT THERE. I'm not too sure about 7-11. I'd prefer an Apple Store. haha

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    1. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM

      Rite Aid and Duane Reade are on the south side of Queens Blvd, as is another Rite Aid a few blocks east. The only chain store of this nature in the area on the north side is the Walgreen's several blocks west of Continental. It will be convenient to those on the north side of the Blvd to have a chain store of this type on the north side. Will be interesting to see if it will be open 24/7, like Duane Reade and Rite Aid.

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  12. KevinNovember 4, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    As to the Subway Elevator; are they not putting one in on the other side of Queens Blvd? I guess someone figured out that the disabled are better at crossing 10 lanes of traffic then able bodied people!

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    1. AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 8:39 AM

      I believe ADA compliance requires only one elevator be available. Since there's more foot traffic and real estate one the south side, it's the only logical space.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    There was no conceivable space on the north side of QB to install such a large structure.

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  14. AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Oddly enough there is plenty of foot traffic on the north side.... Many however cross over to the southside to shop and eat.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 23, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Looks like this won't be done by the end of the month. 25 months and counting...

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