February 9, By Hannah Wulkan
The Port Authority has issued a Request for Proposals to build an AirTrain connecting LaGuardia Airport to Willet’s Point, in an effort to reduce car travel to the airport. Governor Andrew Cuomo initially proposed the AirTrain in 2015,…
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Cops looking for 3 men wanted for robbing and punching 19 people in Jackson Heights/Corona
February 8, Staff Report
Police are searching for three men who went on a robbery spree, assaulting and robbing 19 people in Jackson Heights and Corona over the last two months.
Between December 28 and February 6, police received 19 separate reports from victims who were approached from behind by two or three men who punched them in the head and pushed them to the ground before stealing their property and fleeing.…
Plan to expand Jackson Heights-Corona BID scrapped due to lack of support
February 7, By Hannah Wulkan
The plan to expand the Jackson Heights Business Improvement District has been halted, according to sources briefed on the matter.
The BID expansion, which would have added stores up Roosevelt Avenue from 82nd Street to 104th Street to the district,…
Peralta faced heavy criticism from Constituents Friday following decision to breakaway from Democrats
February 6, By Hannah Wulkan
State Senator Jose Peralta spoke to hundreds of constituents on Friday night, many of whom were outraged, on his decision to leave the Democratic Party in favor of a splinter group.
Peralta held a town hall at the Jewish Center of Jackson Heights Friday to explain why he defected from the Democrats to join the Independent Democratic Conference.…
Several Jackson Heights residents plan to protest Peralta’s decision to breakaway from Democrats
February 2, By Hannah Wulkan
Several Jackson Heights residents are upset by State Senator Jose Peralta’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and have started to organize a protest.
Peralta announced his move to join the Independent Democratic Conference last week,…
Peralta to hold town hall meeting Friday, to explain why he left the Dems for a breakaway group
February 1, By Hannah Wulkan
State Senator Jose Peralta is hosting a town hall meeting later this week to address his decision to leave the Democratic Party to join a breakaway group.
Peralta announced his decision last week, stating that he is leaving the Democratic Party to join the Independent Democratic Conference in the hopes that he can better “affect progressive change on issues.”
Amidst concerns from his constituents,…
H&M to reopen at Queens Center Mall Thursday
February 1, Staff Report
After a month-long renovation, the H&M lingerie store at the Queens Center Mall will reopen with a new look tomorrow.
The store, located at the Queens Center Mall at 90-15 Queens Boulevard closed down for renovations on January 9,…
Registration Opens for 2nd Annual Queens Marathon, Event to Take Place on March 26
Staff Report
On your marks!
After a successful inaugural event in 2016, registration for the 2nd Annual Queens Marathon is now open, with the race scheduled to take place at 8:00 am on Sunday, March 26 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.…
Queens state officials craft legislation to push back against Trump
January 30, By Hannah Wulkan
Several local politicians have plans to propose legislation to fight back against some of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration.
Assembly Member Nily Rozic, who represents parts of Kew Gardens Hills, Fresh Meadows and Bayside,…
Cops make 16 arrests in Elmhurst after uncovering illegal drug and gambling operation
January 27, Staff Report
Police arrested 16 people in Elmhurst this week for an illegal drug and gambling operation.
The NYPD Queens Vice Squad executed two search warrants at 83-27 Broadway and 83-31 Broadway around 11 p.m. on Wednesday,…