Nov. 23, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan A 17-year-old Corona man has been arrested for a string of violent robberies that took place in Elmhurst and Corona last month. Alfonso Martinez, of 103rd Street, allegedly robbed three women and one man at knife-point during the last week of October, slashing three of the victims. He has… Read more »
Nov. 22, 2018 Staff Report Jose Peralta, who has represented Jackson Heights and surrounding neighborhoods in Albany since 2003, died suddenly Wednesday night. He was 47. Tributes in honor of Peralta have poured in since. “Tragic news about @SenatorPeralta,” State Sen, Mike Gianaris posted on Twitter. “My heart goes out to his family. Rest In Peace.”… Read more »
Nov. 21, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A new sculpture celebrating immigrants has gone up in Dunningham Triangle in Elmhurst. The installation, located at 82nd Street and Baxter Avenue, is the work of Queens artist Yvonne Shortt and is titled What We Carry. It tells the story of how immigrants shape the neighborhoods where they settle… Read more »
Nov. 20, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The Parks Department unveiled its plan for the $44 million overhaul of the World’s Fair Marina before Community Board 3 last week. The marina, located on Flushing Bay and part of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is undergoing a major revamp following damage caused by Superstorm Sandy and decades of… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself to two women in the Woodside and Elmhurst area weeks ago. His first victim was a 31-year-old, who was walking near Woodside Avenue and 71st Street at around 9:40 p.m. on Oct. 21. Police say he approached the woman,… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez After nearly a decade of weekend service changes, closures, and other interruptions on the 7 line due to a massive signal system upgrade, the MTA at last announced that work on the project will wrap up at the end of the month. The project, which replaces the entire 7… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A high-end Italian restaurant opened on 37th Avenue in the Bruson Building over the weekend where Armondo’s was previously based. Romeo’s Italian Restaurante, located at 74-27 37th Ave, offers traditional food—from chicken parmesan, baked ziti to sea bass–in a space filled with Italian ambiance. The restaurant’s decor has an… Read more »
Nov. 15th, 2018 By Meghan Sackman An 82-year-old woman from Corona was the victim of a scam after an unknown caller convinced her to fork over thousands to bail out her grandson from jail, according to police. The elderly victim was inside her home near Corona Avenue and Junction Boulevard when she received a phone… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Starbucks on 37th Avenue was shut down by the Health Department Friday for a variety of reasons—including the presence of live roaches. The Department of Health posted on its website today why the 78-25 37th Ave. coffee store has been temporarily shut down. The department said the cafe racked… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A local group dedicated to preserving Elmhurst history is working to landmark a recently discovered African burial ground in the area that is in the midst of potentially being developed. The Elmhurst Histories and Cemeteries Preservation Society filed an application with the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission last month formally… Read more »