Dec. 17, 2019 By Allie Griffin Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted multiple women in separate incidents in both Astoria and Jackson Heights. The suspect first assaulted two women at an Astoria massage parlor near Steinway Street and 25th Avenue on Nov. 8. At about 8:45 p.m., the unidentified man grabbed a… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2019 By Allie Griffin Undocumented immigrants can now apply for a driver’s license in New York state. A new law went into effect today that allows 16-year-olds, no matter their immigration status, to apply for a driver’s license. The change stems from the passage of the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act that… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2019 By Allie Griffin A hit-and-run driver fatally struck a pedestrian in Woodside Wednesday after blowing through a red light while drunk, according to police. The driver, 50-year-old Jorge Samaniego of Maspeth, then fled the scene after hitting the pedestrian on Broadway at 60th Street at around 8 p.m. While fleeing, he collided… Read more »
Dec. 16, 2019 By Allie Griffin State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign legislation that would legalize most e-bikes and e-scooters across the state. The lawmakers, who sponsored a bill that aims to permit the use of throttle-controlled e-bikes and e-scooters, held a rally Friday at… Read more »
A Corona man who stabbed his estranged wife to death inside a Jackson Heights nail salon earlier this year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and is expected to be sentenced to 25 years in prison, the Queens District Attorney announced today. William Rivas, 39, stabbed his estranged wife Carmen Iris Santiago in front of… Read more »
Dec. 13, 2019 By Allie Griffin Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Queens transit advocates rallied for a safer Northern Boulevard on Wednesday morning. The advocates called for a dedicated bus lane, a protected bike lane and safer street designs along the road, where 1,200 people have been injured since 2014, according to Van Bramer’s… Read more »
Dec. 13, 2019 By Michael Dorgan A number of Queens-based groups will receive funding from a new $19 million community awards program that focuses on census-related education and organizing. NYC Complete Count Fund is designed to help over 150 community organizations across the five boroughs build awareness about the 2020 census. Chhaya CDC, the Boys… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2019 By Michael Dorgan Santa Claus will lead a family-friendly bike ride through Jackson Heights, Corona and East Elmhurst this Sunday. The fourth annual Santa Claus Bike Ride will start and finish at Travers Park, located at 78th Street and 34th Avenue, near the Greenmarket. The 3-mile ride will begin at 9:30 a.m…. Read more »
Dec. 12, 2019 By Allie Griffin The 7 train line’s expensive new signaling system was slowed down by a little slush this Wednesday morning, causing the subway line to operate at reduced speeds and New York City Transit President Andy Byford to have some strong words for the outside vendor responsible. NYCT Subways tweeted that… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2019 By Kristen Torres An Elmhurst McDonald’s is being evacuated after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected inside the restaurant, according to an FDNY spokesperson. The department received a call at 2:02 p.m. Wednesday alerting them of high carbon monoxide levels at the restaurant, located at 80-03 Queens Boulevard. Officials temporarily evacuated… Read more »