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Long Islander facing 25 years to life in prison for allegedly killing 16-year-old girl with his SUV in Elmhurst: DA
Sep. 15, 2025 By Bill Parry
An alleged hit-and-run driver from Long Island is being held without bail for intentionally driving into four people, including a 16-year-old girl and her mother, killing the youngster, after he sexually propositioned the teen and her mom minutes earlier on Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst early Saturday morning, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Mets release documentary on role organization played in relief efforts in days following 9/11
Sep. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
In recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Mets released a documentary on YouTube, “11 Days in September,” which details the pivotal role Shea Stadium and the organization played in the relief efforts in the days that followed the terrorist attacks.
Krishnan models traditional South Asian garments ahead of’ Style Across the Aisle’ Fashion Week event
Sep. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Shekar Krishnan modeled several outfits from a local South Asian fashion company based in Jackson Heights ahead of a New York City Fashion Week event that aims to showcase the diverse cultures of New York City communities through elected officials on both sides of the aisle.
Jackson Heights woman indicted for sex trafficking woman, extorting another on Roosevelt Avenue: DA
Sep. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry
A Queens grand jury indicted a Jackson Heights woman on charges of sex trafficking, grand larceny and other related crimes for allegedly forcing a woman to engage in prostitution on Roosevelt Avenue and to pay the defendant a daily sum of money.
Krishnan, QPL celebrate return of seven-day service at Jackson Heights library
Sep. 8, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Queens Public Library (QPL) welcomed local residents to QPL’s Jackson Heights branch Sunday to celebrate the return of seven-day service.
Gianaris provides $100k in funding for QPL split across four library branches
Sep. 5, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
State Sen. Mike Gianaris presented Queens Public Library (QPL) with a $100,000 in state funding last week to help support programming and resources at four branches across the borough.
Major crimes down nearly across the board in northern Queens, robberies and burglaries drop in southern Queens
Sep. 5, 2025 By Ethan Marshall
Northern Queens experienced significant declines in several major crimes year-over-year during the 28-day period from Aug. 4-31, while southern Queens had sharp declines in robberies and burglaries over the same period of time, according to the NYPD.
NYC’s inaugural Curbside Dining Restaurant Week featuring Queens eateries is here
Sep. 5, 2025 By Jessica Militello
Get ready for a week of delicious deals with New York City’s inaugural Curbside Dining Restaurant Week, featuring an array of participating Western Queens eateries.
Thief steals thousands of dollars worth of personal property from car in Jackson Heights: NYPD
Sep. 3, 2025 By Bill Parry
A 56-year-old man had his personal property stolen from his vehicle after parking on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights last month.
Catch the fall vibe at these western Queens breweries
Sep. 3, 2025 By Jessica Militello
September rings in the start of Oktoberfest from mid-September through October, featuring special brews, fun events and more fall fun. Western Queens is filled with breweries to enjoy seasonal brews, fall flavors and the start of cooler weather as Autumn approaches, making it a perfect time to meet up with friends at these local spaces.
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