Nov. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A fire erupted inside a six-story apartment building in Jackson Heights on Sunday. The fire broke out at about 4:30 p.m. at 75-15 35th Ave. and flames could be seen from the street coming out of the apartments on the top floor. Sixty firefighters arrived on the scene to… Read more »
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Starbucks on 37th Avenue Temporarily Closed by the Health Department
Nov. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The Starbucks in Jackson Heights located at 78-25 37th St. has been shut down by the Health Department. Since Friday, the busy location has had a large yellow notice plastered on its front door that reads: “Closed by Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene.” There were… Read more »
City to Begin Letter Grading Food Carts, Trucks
Nov. 9, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan The city will soon begin to put letter grades on food carts and trucks throughout the boroughs. The Health Department announced today that is has published a set of new rules in the City Record for the new grading program, set to launch in December. Over the next two… Read more »
Jackson Heights Bengali Eatery Closed by Health Department
Nov. 9, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A popular Jackson Heights Bengali eatery has been temporarily closed by the Health Department. Haat Bazaar, located at 3711 73rd St., was shut down following a Nov. 6 inspection when it racked up 66 violation points. The inspection revealed several sanitary violations including four deemed “critical.” DOH inspectors found… Read more »
Police Searching for Four Men Wanted in Connection to North Corona Stabbing
Nov. 9, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking to identify four men wanted in connection to a stabbing that took place in front of a North Corona apartment building last month. The men approached the victim in front of 37-66 97th St. at round 8:20 p.m. on Oct. 28 and demanded cash. The… Read more »
Teen Stabbed Outside Elmhurst High School, Suspects Arrested
Nov. 8, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A 19-year-old man was stabbed outside an Elmhurst school this morning, according to police. The stabbing took place at around 11:45 a.m. outside the Civic Leadership Academy, a high school located at 45-10 94th Street in Elmhurst. The victim was knifed in the chest and EMS rushed the teen… Read more »
Catalina Cruz, Once Undocumented, to Represent Jackson Heights in Assembly
Nov. 7, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Catalina Cruz, who spent her childhood as an undocumented immigrant, was elected to the State Assembly last night to represent the 39th District. Cruz, a Jackson Heights resident and attorney, pulled in 87 percent of the vote and will represent the assembly district that covers Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and… Read more »
Jessica Ramos Elected to New York State Senate, One of Several New Faces in Albany
Nov. 7, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Voters have elected Jessica Ramos to the State Senate, where she will represent the 13th Senate District, covering the neighborhoods of Jackson Heights, Corona, Elmhurst, and Woodside. Ramos won with 41,214 votes, or roughly 89 percent of the vote, while State Sen. Jose Peralta, who she defeated in the… Read more »
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Elected to Congress in Historic Victory
Nov. 6, 2018 By Christian Murray Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has just been elected to U.S. Congress, making her the youngest woman to win a Congressional seat in the country’s history. Ocasio-Cortez, 29, will represent the 14th District of New York , which covers northwest Queens and a southern portion of Bronx, in the House of Representatives… Read more »
Growing Farm Reopens After Dispute With Landlord Resolved
Nov. 6, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Growing Farm, a local fruit and vegetable store, reopened on 37th Avenue today. The store, located at 76-21 37th Ave., abruptly closed in September as a result of a landlord-tenant dispute. The landlord shut down the store and took possession of the property. A marshal’s notice was posted on… Read more »