October 12, By Hannah Wulkan
Whether looking for a bouquet of flowers, a new throw pillow, or simply a cup of coffee, a new Jackson Heights boutique has you covered.
Pauglina, a new store offering home goods and locally baked treats,…
October 7, By Hannah Wulkan
A popular Jackson Heights middle school principal, Dr. Dolores Beckham, died on Wednesday and was honored by community members with a candlelight vigil.
Beckham was the principal of I.S. 145 for 17 years, having started there in 1999.…
October 6, By Hannah Wulkan
Jackson Heights residents will have the opportunity to “Come Together” to celebrate John Lennon this weekend.
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is coming to the 78th Street Play Street Plaza on Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m.…
October 6, By Hannah Wulkan
Longtime local leader Ivan Lafayette died this week at the age of 86 after more than 30 years of public service as an Assembly Member covering parts of Jackson Heights, Corona and Elmhurst.
Born and raised in New York,…
October 4, By Hannah Wulkan
Community members and local politicians gathered at City Hall today to demand the immediate implementation of a pedestrian safety plan on 111th Street in Corona today.
The fully funded $2.7 million plan was presented to Mayor Bill de Blasio over a year ago,…
October 2, Staff Report
The police are looking for two men who allegedly punched a man in the face and then took off with his cell phone and cash.
The incident took place on Tuesday, August 16, at 11:40 pm,…
October 2, Staff Report
The police are searching for five Hispanic men who alleged stabbed a man in the back in order to steal cash from his female companion.
The five men approached the victims, a 30-year-old man and 31-year-old woman,…
September 29, By Hannah Wulkan
The Port Authority is holding a workshop Thursday night to allow the public to ask questions and raise concerns over airplane noise over northern Queens.
The workshop will showcase the results of an ongoing Part 150 study,…
September 29, By Hannah Wulkan
Several politicians announced new legislation today that would target drivers who speed in school zones.
State Senator Jose Peralta and Assembly Member Deborah Glick announced the proposed legislation outside of PS 41 in Manhattan this morning,…
September 27, By Hannah Wulkan
The Department of Transportation has begun installing bike lanes on 31st Avenue through Astoria and Woodside, despite Community Board 1’s strong objections.
The DOT began painting lines for the bike lane earlier this month,…