Feb. 7, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A handful of pre-K locations in the Jackson Heights, Corona and Elmhurst neighborhoods will begin to offer instruction in Spanish as part of an expanded dual language programs initiative announced by the city earlier this week. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced on Monday… Read more »
Feb. 6, 2019 By Meghan Sackman A number of grassroots organizations from across Queens are hosting a workshop in Jackson Heights Thursday that aims to inform residents of their rights when dealing with the NYPD and ICE. The “Cop & ICE Watch Training” meeting will take place on Feb. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m…. Read more »
Feb. 6, 2019 By Nathaly Pesantez Ongoing renovation work at Travers Park has recently hit a significant marker as a large section of the park, shuttered over several months as part of the phased overhaul, reopened last week with new designs and fixtures to boast. The park, located between 77th and 78th Streets and bordered… Read more »
Feb. 6, 2019 By Meghan Sackman The alleged gunman and reputed MS-13 member behind Sunday’s deadly broad daylight shooting at the 90th St – Elmhurst Avenue train station is facing life in prison after being charged with murder and other offenses. Ramiro Gutierrez, 26, could receive a sentence of 25 years to life in prison… Read more »
Feb. 5, 2019 Staff Report Police are searching for two men in connection to Sunday’s deadly shooting at the 90th Street Station, which has already resulted in the arrest of the alleged gunman. The two suspects, whose identities are not known to authorities, are both described as Hispanic and between 30 to 35 years old…. Read more »
Feb. 5, 2019 By Nathaly Pesantez An East Elmhurst man will likely serve two years in prison after pleading guilty late last week to groping two girls—a 10-year-old and a 13-year-old—in Corona last year, the Queens District Attorney’s office announced. Noe Angel Soriano Cruz, 39, plead guilty on Feb. 1 to one count of first… Read more »
Feb. 4, 2019 By Nathaly Pesantez A suspect is now in police custody after yesterday’s deadly broad daylight shooting at the 90 St – Elmhurst Av station, with authorities believing that the shooter and victim in the horrific incident are connected to the MS-13 and 18th Street gangs, respectively. Ramiro Gutierrez, 26, was arrested earlier… Read more »
Feb. 3, 2019 Staff Report A man was shot dead on the platform at the 90th Street-Elmhurst Av subway station Sunday afternoon. Police responded to 911 calls of shots being fired at the 90th Street-Elmhurst Av subway station at around 12:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered an unidentified man in his 20s unconscious and unresponsive with… Read more »
Jan. 31, 2019 By Meghan Sackman A Jackson Heights man who is in jeopardy of being deported is getting the backing of a local immigrant organization to help him stay. The Jackson Heights Immigrant Solidarity Network, a local group that aides immigrants, has created an online petition to help Alfredo Flores, an undocumented Mexican national, remain… Read more »
Jan. 31, 2019 By Meghan Sackman An NYPD Officer was arrested today after his alleged role in a group attack outside a bar in Jackson Heights months ago. Jose Linares-Bilbao, 24, was arrested at around 8:35 a.m. in Richmond Hill, where he resides, and was charged with assault, second-degree assault, and harassment for allegedly participating… Read more »