November 18, Staff Report
A block on 74th Street was named after a longtime Jackson Heights leader today.
Several local politicians, family members, and community members gathered to celebrate Emma Brandt, a neighborhood leader who died a year ago,…
November 17, By Hannah Wulkan
The East Elmhurst library will be closed for the next three months while it undergoes a renovation to expand its floor space by more than 4,500 square feet.
The $8.9 million expansion will nearly double the size of the now 7,500 square foot library.…
November 16, By Hannah Wulkan
Residents of Corona and Jackson Heights will have a chance to get answers to any City-related questions Thursday night.
Assembly Member Francisco Moya is hosting a Quality of Life Town Hall to address constituent concerns tomorrow night with representatives from many different city agencies.…
November 14, By Hannah Wulkan
Police are searching for a suspect who shot a 22-year-old man in the leg in Corona last night.
According to police, the victim was walking eastbound on 57th Avenue outside the Popeye’s restaurant near 97th Street around 7:40 p.m.…
November 11, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who was reported missing from Jackson Heights on Sunday.
According to police, 37-year-old Martin Mejia was last seen around 9:50 p.m. on October 9 outside of Melanie Deli and Grocery at 95-02 35th Avenue.…
November 10, By Hannah Wulkan
Since Donald Trump was elected as president on Tuesday night, there has been a feeling of divisiveness throughout the country, but many community members are taking it as an opportunity to bring the community together and embrace diversity.…
November 9, Staff Report
Police have released video footage of a man who allegedly mugged an elderly woman in Jackson Heights last week.
The suspect allegedly came up behind the 84-year-old victim outside of 35-55 80th Street around 11:45 a.m.…
November 9, By Hannah Wulkan
The presidential election was the focus of much conversation for the last few days and months, but equally important to many residents’ day-to-day lives were the local positions decided yesterday.
The only local seat that saw change was the 30th Assembly District,…
November 7, Staff Report
Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland launched a graffiti removal program Friday in response to reports that there has been an uptick in vandalism.
The councilwoman has allocated $15,000 toward the program that will fund graffiti cleanups in the 21st Council district through June 30,…
November 7, Staff Report
A 22-year-old Corona man was sentenced to 35 years in prison today after being convicted last month of trying to kill a police officer and another man in Elmhurst in 2014, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.…