July 5, 2023 By Bill Parry A man was slashed across his face and robbed on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights last month and the NYPD is still searching for three suspects who remain at large. The attack occurred during the early morning hours of Monday, June 26, when the 42-year–old victim was at the… Read more »
June 28, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Incumbents Julie Won and Tiffany Cabán look set to retain their western Queens city council seats after scoring wide-margin victories in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The progressives, who were both seeking second terms coming into this election, easily brushed aside their only respective challengers. Won, who faced a serious fight… Read more »
June 22, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Where everybody knows your name since 1989! The Queens Historical Society honored Friend’s Tavern on June 21 for being the longest-serving LGBTQ+ bar in the borough. Friends Tavern, established in 1989 at 78-11 Roosevelt Ave., was awarded a “Queensmark” plaque in recognition of its long-run and positive impact on… Read more »
June 15, 2023 By Bill Parry Small business owners and advocates from across Queens rallied with elected officials on Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights on June 14 to highlight the challenges that excessive rent hikes are creating in neighborhoods throughout the borough. The merchants accused “predatory landlords” of doubling and tripling commercial rents that have… Read more »
June 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A decades-old pool hall in Astoria has shuttered following a protracted legal battle over back rent dating from the onset of the pandemic. Steinway Café Billiards, an iconic venue for western Queens pool players known for its more than two dozen pool tables and a red-carpeted floor that contained… Read more »
June 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan An 18-year-old female was flung against a parked car before being robbed by two suspects on a moped in East Elmhurst last month, and police on Tuesday, June 14, released an image of the alleged assailants. The victim was walking along 79th Street between 24th Avenue and 25th Avenue… Read more »
June 13, 2023 By Michael Dorgan An Elmhurst street corner has been co-named after the former owner of the Grandstand Pub and Restaurant, a beloved Irish American bar that closed last year. The intersection of Simonson Street and Grand Avenue is now known as John Browne Way, named after the publican John Browne who died… Read more »
June 13, 2023 By Bill Parry A 7 train rider became the victim of an unprovoked attack in broad daylight on Sunday and police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are looking for a suspect in connection with the assault. Police say that at around 12:40 p.m. on June 11,… Read more »
June 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The NYPD shut down an alleged brothel in Woodside last week following an undercover sting operation where two women in their 60s were arrested for prostitution. Local residents say they have been calling for its closure for some time and that similar establishments are operating freely in the area…. Read more »
June 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released video and photos of a suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing of a man during a dispute in Corona last month. The suspect got into a heated argument with the 29-year-old victim on May 21 at around 3:10 a.m. outside a two-story house, located at… Read more »