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Man shot in the back after trying to stop fight, police say

November 25, Staff Report

The police have released a video of a suspect who allegedly shot a man multiple times in the back on Roosevelt Ave earlier this month.

The suspect was fighting with a female outside Centro Billiards and Sports on Roosevelt Ave,…

Texas Women Arrested For Smuggling Cocaine, Believed To Be In Queens Operation

November 24, Staff Report

Two alleged drug smugglers busted with 20 kilograms of cocaine face up to 20 years in prison if they are convicted, according to the District Attorney’s office.

Nolvia Lili Amador Manueles and Monica Lucia Venegas Grimaldo have been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and conspiracy for allegedly transporting 20 kilograms of cocaine from Texas to New York.…

Chipotle To Open Northern Boulevard Location Dec. 10

November 24, By Michael Florio

Chipotle will open its new Jackson Heights location in the coming weeks.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, the popular burrito chain, will open on Northern Boulevard and 87th Street on Dec. 10, according to a company spokesperson.…

Demolition Planned For Defunct 82nd Street Movie Theater

November 23, By Laura A. Shepard

The end is looming for the ornate but decrepit vacant movie theater on 82nd Street, as its soon-to-be new owner plans to demolish it within the next few months.

The property, located at 40-31 82nd St.,…

Man Arrested For Assault Of 69-Year-Old, Says He Was Protecting Family

November 23, Staff Report

A man who lived in the homeless shelter that was formerly the Pan Am Hotel was arrested for assaulting a 69-year-old man near P.S. 102 in October, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.

David McLean was arraigned on Wednesday for an altercation that occurred on Oct.…

Crowley votes against bill that would stifle Syrian refugees entry into America

November 20, By Michael Florio

Congressman Joseph Crowley voted against a controversial bill yesterday that would essentially halt Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States.

Congressman Joseph Crowley spoke out against the bill (H.R. 4038) which calls for increasing the screening process for refugees trying to make it into America.…

Caffe Bene opens today on 37th Avenue

November 20, Staff Report

The newest place to grab a cup of coffee, hang out or sit with a laptop opened today at 80-27 37th avenue in Jackson Heights.

Caffe Bene, a Korean franchise with 1,600 locations worldwide, is known for its waffles and honey breads,…

Banana Republic Opens On 82nd Street

November 19, By Laura A. Shepard

A new Banana Republic store opened its doors for the first time this morning on 82nd street in Jackson Heights.

Associate manager Derek Kok says the store, which is located at 82nd Street and 37th Avenue,…

DOT Collects Queens Boulevard Safety Concerns

November 18, By Laura A. Shepard

The Department of Transportation is bringing safety features to new segments of Queens Boulevard, a notoriously dangerous road.

The latest corridor to receive DOT attention is the busy commercial stretch from 74th Street to Eliot Avenue,…