Dec. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry The NYPD is searching for a smash ‘n grab crew that targeted a jewelry store in Jackson Heights on Friday, Dec. 6. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights reported that three unidentified men in black hoods exited a white Jeep and approached the shop at 37-40 74th… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are looking for an armed robber who beat and slashed a 37-year-old man on a residential street in Corona late last month and remains at large. The victim was near the intersection of Alstyne Avenue and 102nd Street just after midnight on… Read more »
Dec. 10, 2024 By sobrien Dec. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Two young friends from Long Island City are spreading holiday cheer and giving back in a big way. Sitara and Jai, both eight years old, spent their weekend braving the cold to sell Christmas trees along Center Boulevard, raising money for the Ronald McDonald… Read more »
Dec. 10, 2024 By cmotherway Dec. 10, 2024 By Colum Motherway Emmet Brennan fought to a triumphant fifth professional victory in Astoria on Friday, Dec. 6, with a unanimous decision over Argentinian boxer Victor Hugo Exner. Brennan extended his perfect professional record to 5-0 in front of an energetic crowd at the Melrose Ballroom on… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Shoppers at Foodtown supermarket in Jackson Heights can now enjoy a quicker checkout experience, thanks to a new mobile shopping solution that allows them to scan and pay with their phones. Located at 76-10 37th Ave., Foodtown has introduced the “Scan. Pay. Go” initiative, which allows customers to scan… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 9, 2024 By Carrene Gepilano The first-ever Indigenous Filipino-led fashion show, Cordillera Night, celebrated the vibrant traditions and modern interpretations of northern Indigenous Filipino fashion. The event, held on Nov. 9, brought over 140 guests to Da Mikkel Palazzo in Woodside. It highlighted the rich craftsmanship of the… Read more »
Dec. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are looking for two armed robbers who slashed a man across the face during a chain-snatching in Corona. The bloody attack occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 1, when the 35-year-old victim was standing in front of a… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 110th Precinct are searching for four armed robbers who pulled off a home invasion at LeFrak City last month. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, Nov. 22, when the perpetrators entered one of the LeFrak apartment buildings near the intersection of 96th Street and… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Starbucks baristas at the 46-09 Queens Blvd location in Sunnyside filed a petition for a union election this week, joining a rapidly growing movement that has successfully unionized over 150 stores nationwide this year alone. The Sunnyside baristas are part of a nationwide… Read more »
Dec. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 5, 2024 By Czarinna Andres The annual pre-holiday arts and crafts fair hosted by Sunnyside Artists and Queen of Angels Church is set to return this Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The “Local Art Meets History” event will showcase 40 Queens-based artists and celebrate… Read more »