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Man charged with hate crimes after kicking, abusing Muslim airline worker

January 27, By Hannah Wulkan

A man who allegedly kicked and shouted “Trump is here now” at a Muslim airline employee at JFK airport Wednesday has been charged with hate crimes, announced Queens District Attorney Richard Brown.

Massachusetts resident Robin Rhodes,…

Peralta leaves Senate Democrats for breakaway group

January 26, By Hannah Wulkan

State Senator Jose Peralta announced yesterday 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,” outside of the two-party system.…

Moya aims to raise penalties on employers who put workers safety at risk

January 25, By Hannah Wulkan

A Jackson Heights politician aims to raise the penalties on employers who put their workers safety at risk.

Assembly Member Francisco Moya unveiled legislation last week that aims to make workplaces safer by punishing employers with hefty fines  if they foster unsafe work environments.…

NYPD releases footage of suspect involved in 37th Avenue shooting Tuesday

January 21, Staff Report

The police have released footage of a man believed to have been involved in the shooting of a 24-year-man in front of 90-01 37th Avenue on Tuesday.

The shooting took place at 8:37 pm when the suspect shot the victim in the torso and then fled on foot.…

New York City ID cards being issued out of Councilman Dromm’s office

January 20, By Hannah Wulkan

A local councilman is now making it easier for Jackson Heights residents to get a city identification card.

Councilman Daniel Dromm has opened up his office as an official location to apply for the IDNYC card through the end of the month.…

NYPD: Man shot in torso on Jackson Heights street Tuesday

January 18, Staff Report

An unidentified man was shot in the torso in Jackson Heights last night, police said.

The victim was shot around 8 p.m. outside of 90-01 37th Avenue by a man who quickly fled the scene,…

Jackson Heights resident forms local group to protest Trump at NYC march on Saturday

January 17, By Hannah Wulkan

A Jackson Heights resident is organizing community members to get involved with the New York offshoot of the national “Women’s March” to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration as President.

Len Maniace, a Jackson Heights community member working outside his role of running the Jackson Heights Beautification Group,…