July 3, 2018 By Tara Law New permits have been filed for a 10-story mixed use building on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst. The building, which has the official address of 70-40 45th Ave., will offer 90 apartment units, a small school, and retail space. The building will be 104 feet tall and will have a… Read more »
July 2, 2018 By Tara Law Elected officials called on the DOT to end the Clear Curbs project on Roosevelt Avenue last Friday, citing the project’s negative impact on local businesses. The six month pilot project, which the DOT implemented in March, aims to reduce traffic along the avenue by prohibiting deliveries and standing on… Read more »
July 3, 2018 By Tara Law A Jackson Heights Pakistani restaurant has been temporarily closed by the Department of Health. Taste of Lahore, located at 73-10 Northern Boulevard, was closed by the Health Department after an inspection on June 26. The inspector described finding numerous violations, including an improper sewage disposable system, flies, and evidence… Read more »
July 3, 2018 By Tara Law A popular East Harlem taqueria known for al pastor tacos will open a new location in Jackson Heights in late July or early August. The restaurant, which will be located at 90-04 37th Ave., will serve classic Mexican tacos and quesadillas, including the shop’s specialty— al pastor tacos, which… Read more »
July 2, 2018 By Tara Law Police discovered a man lying dead on a park bench inside Moore Homestead Playground in Elmhurst this morning. Police responding to a 911 call arrived at the playground, which is located near 82nd Street and Broadway, at around 6:08 a.m. They discovered the man, who has not been identified,… Read more »
June 28, 2018 By Christian Murray Two days after the Queens Democratic machine was dealt a severe blow with the toppling of Rep. Joseph Crowley, Council Speaker Corey Johnson has endorsed Jessica Ramos for state senate. The announcement comes about a month after the Queens County Democratic Party, chaired by Crowley, backed incumbent State Sen…. Read more »
June 28, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two suspects wanted in connection to two knife-point robberies that took place at subway stations this month. The first incident occurred on Monday, June 18, when the suspects, a male and a female, approached a 29-year-old man at the Court Square “G” subway station… Read more »
June 28, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has endorsed Cynthia Nixon in her bid to be the next governor of New York–the first council member to do so from the borough. The two made a joint announcement this morning at Bliss Plaza, under the 7 line’s 46th St station. Van Bramer… Read more »
June 28, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez The majority of Jackson Heights, Corona, and Elmhurst residents who voted in Tuesday’s staggering Democratic primary cast their votes for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Rep. Joe Crowley, according to election data. The votes recorded in Tuesday’s election were divided by the New York City Board of Elections into Assembly Districts… Read more »
June 27, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a first-time political candidate vying to represent New York’s 14th Congressional District, defeated incumbent Rep. Joe Crowley in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The 28-year-old Bronxite, who has worked as an educator and as an organizer for Bernie Sanders, unseated a 10-term congressman viewed as one of the most… Read more »