June 14, Staff Report
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for fatally shooting another man while “play fighting” with a gun, according to police.
Christian Penaloza, 29, who lives on National Street, was arrested and is being charged with criminally negligent homicide.…
June 13, Staff Report
Two men were found dead in a flipped car after a crash off of the Grand Central Parkway Monday morning.
The incident occurred at 8:40 a.m. as the BMW was coming out of Exit 8 toward 111th Street,…
June 12, Staff Report
A number of elected officials are holding a vigil at Jackson Height’s Diversity Plaza tonight to pay tribute to the 50 people shot dead in an apparent terrorist attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando this morning.…
June 12, Staff Report
A man is listed in critical condition after being shot inside the VFW Hall in Jackson Heights Friday night, police said.
The suspect entered the 98-03 Northern Boulevard hall at about 11:10 pm and then displayed and fired his gun.…
June 10, By Michael Florio
Residents will have the opportunity to celebrate the history of Jackson Heights this weekend.
The Jackson Heights Beautification Group, a community group that works to preserve the neighborhood, will be hosting its 26th annual “Historic Jackson Heights Weekend.”
The weekend will kick off with a slideshow Saturday showcasing the history of the neighborhood at 10:45 am at the Community United Methodist Church,…
June 9, By Jackie Strawbridge
A severely overcrowded Corona school will finally say goodbye to the so-called temporary classrooms it has been using since the 1990s.
Plans to build an addition at P.S. 19, which were announced in February 2015,…
June 9, Staff Report
The Department of Education is being slapped with a lawsuit for allegedly allowing a principal’s racist behavior and discrimination to persist at an Elmhurst school, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced today.
The lawsuit targets the DOE following allegations of discriminatory practices involving Minerva Zanca,…
June 6, By Michael Florio
Denny’s is coming to Jackson Heights.
The diner chain recently put up a coming soon sign in a large commercial property located at 87-10 Northern Blvd.
The restaurant is tentatively expected to open in three months,…
June 3, Staff Report
A Nepalese restaurant near Diversity Plaza has been temporary closed by the Department of Health.
Nepali Bhanchha Ghar, located at 74-06 37th Road, was closed by the Health Department on May 25th.
The restaurant was closed after receiving a dozen violations,…
June 2, By Michael Florio
Proponents of a controversial plan that would add a toll to the Queensboro Bridge will rally in Astoria this weekend.
The rally will take place on Saturday at 11 a.m., starting at the Astoria Blvd N/Q subway station,…