Jan. 26, 2018 By Tara Law Charges have been dropped against a contractor who was accused of starting a five-alarm fire at an Elmhurst apartment building in April. Declan McElhatton, 53, from Yonkers, had been charged with reckless endangerment and arson for the April 11 fire at 56-11 94th Street, two blocks north of the… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2018 By Tara Law A Jackson Heights woman and former city hall staffer announced today that she will run against incumbent Jose Peralta for his state Senate seat. Jessica Ramos, 32, is running as a “real Democrat” to represent Senate District 13, which includes Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and Corona. She held a… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a 64-year-old North Corona man who went missing yesterday. Bernard Fickens was last seen at his home at 32-11 98th St. at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Police describe him as black with black hair and brown eyes, 5 foot 6 inches tall and 160… Read more »
Jan. 25, 2018 By Tara Law The Queens International Night Market is getting ready for its fourth year at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The market, which is known for offering food, merchandise, art and performances from around the world, will open on April 21 and run until October…. Read more »
Jan. 24, 2018 By Tara Law Drivers caught speeding through school zones twice within 18 months may soon have their licenses suspended. A bill passed unanimously in the State Senate Monday that would suspend the driver’s license of motorists who get caught speeding twice in school zones over 18 months for 60 days. The bill… Read more »
Jan. 23, 2018 By Tara Law A Jackson Heights artist has created a series of artworks—currently on display at a local bakery— that juxtapose the neighborhood’s architecture with stories from its residents. Artist Linda Ganjian interviewed 10 longtime Queens residents and incorporated quotes into illustrations of Jackson Heights archways. Titled “Griffins’ Tales: Stories of Jackson… Read more »
Jan. 22, 2018 By Tara Law A nine-story mixed-use building will go up at 37-32 89th Street in Jackson Heights, according to permits filed with the Dept. of Buildings. The building will contain 24 residential units and have seven available parking spaces. A “community facility center” will be located on the first floor of the… Read more »
Jan. 19, 2018 By Christian Murray An East Elmhurst man was sentenced to six months jail after pleading guilty to possessing a tortoise that was stolen from an environmental center in Queens last year. Shawn Waters, 37, of 103rd Street, pleaded guilty last month following the disappearance of a 17-year-old tortoise named Millenium (sic) that… Read more »
Jan. 18, 2018 By Tara Law Two New York City non-profits have started a new emergency loan program that aims to help small businesses recover from the Jan. 12 water main break in Jackson Heights. Several businesses were flooded last Friday when a water main broke at Broadway and 74th Street at around 5:30 a.m. Water… Read more »
Jan. 17, 2018 By Tara Law An elderly man from Jackson Heights who went missing in Astoria Tuesday has been found. Ciro Bravo, 71, of 85-03 25th Ave, was reported missing Wednesday and at that time was last seen at the intersection of 29th Avenue and 14th Street. Details of where he was found and… Read more »