May 17, By Michael Florio
A Jackson Heights street will be officially dubbed Diversity Plaza this Saturday.
Councilman Daniel Dromm is hosting a street co-naming ceremony where 37th Road– between 73rd and 74th Streets–will be designated Diversity Plaza.
A Diversity Plaza street sign will go up where 37th Road,…
May 17, Staff Report
The owner of two Woodside real estate firms was arrested yesterday for allegedly bilking clients out of their security deposits, agent fees and rental payments on unavailable apartments, including one on 77th Street in Jackson Heights.…
May 16, By Michael Florio
An uptick in gang violence will be discussed at a town hall meeting next week.
The town hall will take place May 26 at 6 p.m., at the Jewish Center of Jackson Heights (37-06 77th St.).…
May 13, Staff Report
A $1.3 million overhaul slated for Bulova Moser Park will bring in new playground equipment, a painted maze, and a revamped spray shower, among other upgrades.
Upgrades to the park, located at 77th Street and 25th Avenue,…
May 12, By Michael Florio
Jackson Heights residents can explore the vegetarian eats from South Asia and South America that are available in their own backyard during a new food tour this weekend.
The first ever Vegetarian Delights of Jackson Heights food tour will be held on Saturday from 2 p.m.…
May 12, Staff Report
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for stealing thousands of dollars out of several women’s bank accounts, including one in Astoria and another in Jackson Heights.
The suspect stole bank account information from four victims and used it to remove money at six different TD Bank locations around the city,…
May 12, By Michael Florio
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz strongly opposes Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to override a local community board vote and put bike lanes on Queens Boulevard.
Community Board 4 voted Tuesday night to approve a DOT safety proposal for Queens Boulevard,…
May 11, By Michael Florio
Defying the local community board, Mayor Bill de Blasio has instructed the Department of Transportation to move forward with its plan to put bike lanes on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst.
Community Board 4 voted Tuesday night to approve a DOT safety proposal along Queens Boulevard,…
May 10, By Michael Florio
The new elementary school slated for the former White Castle regional headquarters site will stand five stories tall with a rooftop playground, according to building plans.
The School Construction Authority filed plans with the Department of Buildings on Monday to begin plumbing work at 69-01 34th Ave.…
May 9, By Michael Florio
Supporters of the Department of Transportation’s plan to add bike lanes and other changes to Queens Boulevard will rally tomorrow evening in Elmhurst.
The rally will take place just before a Community Board 4 vote on the DOT’s proposal,…