June 7, 2019 By Max Murray The New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation this week that will guarantee car wash workers receive minimum wage in New York City, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The bill, sponsored by Jessica Ramos in the senate, will reduce car wash workers’ dependence on tips to earn a living… Read more »
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Man Robs Teens at Knifepoint Near 74th Street/Roosevelt Avenue Station: NYPD
June 5, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police are searching for a man who forced two teenagers out of the 74 Street-Roosevelt Avenue station at knifepoint on Monday and then robbed them nearby. The suspect approached the teenage boys (a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old) in the mezzanine area of the station around 11:36 a.m. and asked them… Read more »
Elected Officials Seek to Transform Rikers Island into Renewable Energy Center, Town Hall Discussion Thursday
June 4, 2019 By Max Murray A town hall meeting is taking place Thursday to discuss the future of Rikers Island as an area that can be used to generate renewable energy. Council Member Costa Constantinides is holding the event June 6 where he will discuss his plan of utilizing one-quarter of the 413-acre island… Read more »
Target Coming to Elmhurst, Building Plans Approved by BSA
June 4, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Target is coming to Elmhurst as the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) voted today to approve the building plans that would permit the retail giant to open in neighborhood. Sun Equity Partners and Heskel Group, the developers of the 40-31 82 St. site, were… Read more »
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Bartends at Jackson Heights Restaurant to Promote Minimum Wage Bill
June 4, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Congress Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mixed drinks and waited on tables at a Jackson Heights restaurant Friday to promote legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage for tipped workers. Nearly 100 guests and activists gathered at The Queensboro Restaurant, located at 80-02 Northern Blvd., to watch Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, a former… Read more »
More Debris Falls From 7 Line Tracks on Roosevelt Avenue, Van Bramer Calls for Protective Netting
June 3, 2019 By Christian Murray (Updated) Another piece of debris appears to have fallen from the 7 train tracks along Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside. A resident took to twitter Monday afternoon after almost being struck by a piece of metal while walking under the Roosevelt Avenue line near 53rd Street. Pictures were posted, accompanied… Read more »
Police Rule Death of Jackson Heights Man a Homicide: NYPD Update
June 3, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The police have determined that a 56-year-old man found dead in his Jackson Heights apartment in February was the victim of a homicide. Jackson heights resident Rafael Huertas was discovered unconscious on the floor of a bedroom inside his apartment at 37-41 79 Street on Feb. 9 around 7:47 p.m.,… Read more »
Man Robs Santander Bank in Jackson Heights: NYPD
May 31, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The Santander Bank branch on Roosevelt Avenue was robbed Tuesday, according to police. The perpetrator entered the bank, located at 83-20 Roosevelt Avenue, at around 11:29 a.m. on May 28 and handed a note to the teller demanding money and stating that he had a firearm, police say. The teller… Read more »
Queens Pride Parade and Festival to Take Place June 2
May 31, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Queens’ LGBTQ community will be celebrated in Jackson Heights Sunday at the 27th Annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival. The vibrant parade celebrating diversity and unity will begin at noon and run along 37th Avenue, starting at 89th Street and concluding where 37th Avenue meets 75th Street. The parade will… Read more »
Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Teen on 7 Train Arrested: NYPD
May 30, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl while she was asleep on the 7 train in Corona on Sunday, according to police. Kenneth Kou, 28, was taken into custody Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. at his place of employment in Nassau County… Read more »