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FDNY rescues 3-week-old baby from Corona building

November 18, Staff Report

A 3-week-old baby was rescued from a building after a fire broke out in Corona last night.

A fire broke out in a two-story brick building located at 34-40 106th Street at 9:30 pm last night,…

NY Times profiles Jackson Heights

November 18, Staff Report

The New York Times
has released a video that takes an in-depth look at Jackson Heights with a focus on the neighborhood’s ethnic diversity, architecture and history.

The video is part of the Times
monthly “Block by Block” series.…

Intoxicated Cyclist Hospitalized After Collision With Car

November 17, Staff Report

An intoxicated cyclist struck a vehicle on Tuesday morning in Elmhurst.

The cyclist was riding in the opposite direction of traffic near 43rd Avenue and 94th Street, intoxicated, when he rode into a vehicle, according to the NYPD.…

Peralta Pushes DOT For Roosevelt Avenue Safety Overhaul

November 16, By Laura A. Shepard

“Enough is enough,” State Sen. Jose Peralta declared. “We’re sick and tired of individuals getting hurt and we’re sick and tired of individuals dying.”

He was referring to the many traffic-related injuries and fatalities that have occurred near the intersection of Elmhurst Avenue and Case Street.…

Man Shot Multiple Times On Roosevelt Avenue

November 16, Staff Report

A man was shot multiple times on Monday morning in Jackson Heights.

A 33-year-old victim was shot in the torso four times following a dispute with an unidentified suspect on Roosevelt Avenue, according to police.…

Candlelight Vigil for Paris, takes place at Diversity Plaza Sunday

November 14, Staff Report

Community and faith leaders will join together Sunday to pray for peace and remember the 129-plus victims killed in a wave of terrorist attacks that struck Paris on Friday night.

The Jackson Heights event is scheduled to take place at Diversity Plaza,…

Community Board 3 Approves Zoning Text Amendments

November 13, By Christian Murray

The City’s push to amend the zoning code as a means to promote the construction of affordable housing was approved by Community Board 3 last night in what proved to be a tight vote.…

Dangerous Section Of Astoria Blvd To Be Discussed At Traffic Workshop

November 12, By Jackie Strawbridge

Local elected officials will host a workshop-style discussion with neighbors and the Department of Transportation next month regarding a dangerous section of Astoria Boulevard.

The traffic safety planning session will collect the community’s ideas on how to improve safety on Astoria Boulevard from 77th Street to 92nd Street,…

Nearly Quarter Of Jackson Heights/Corona Residents Lack Health Insurance: Comptroller

November 12, By Jackie Strawbridge

Jackson Heights and Corona have among the highest percentages Citywide of residents lacking health insurance, according to City Comptroller Scott Stringer.

Stringer released data Monday indicating that the neighborhoods of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst/Corona each have uninsured rates of 22.2 percent – the second highest rate in the City after Sunnywide/Woodside (22.5 percent).…

Glasses And Eye Care Offered At New 82nd St Business

November 11, By Michael Florio

A new shop for glasses and eye care will open in Jackson Heights tomorrow.

Visionworks will open at 37-52 82nd St., in the location previously occupied by Radio Shack.

The shop will offer full service optical care with Doctors of optometry,…