Sept. 12, 2018 By Tara Law Although his primary challenger has repeatedly questioned his commitment to the Democratic Party, State Senator Jose Peralta said that the public has all the proof it needs about his progressive values— his record in office. Peralta has a long history in state government. He was a state assembly member… Read more »
Sept. 10, 2018 By Tara Law Police have released photos of a man who allegedly masturbated in front of a woman on a bus in Elmhurst. Police say that the incident took place on a Q47 bus near 74th Street and Roosevelt Avenue on Thursday at around 9:30 a.m. The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was… Read more »
Sept. 10, 2018 By Tara Law Jackson Heights will show off its diversity during a food and music-filled festival this Saturday. The 82nd Street Partnership will host the seventh annual Viva la Comida festival from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The festival, which will take place on 82nd Street between Roosevelt and Baxter Avenues, will… Read more »
Sept. 9, 2018 By Christian Murray A 70-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on Northern Boulevard during the early hours Sunday morning. The man was struck at Northern Boulevard and 108th Street at about 5:20 a.m. by a Toyota Highlander that was traveling eastbound, police said. Police were called out to… Read more »
Sept. 6, 2018 By Tara Law Aridia “Ari” Espinal, 30, has only been the District 39 assembly member since February, but she is already a familiar face in her neighborhood. When Espinal walks around the district— which encompasses Jackson Heights, Corona and Elmhurst— she needs to leave ample time to speak with people who recognize… Read more »
Sept. 5, 2018 By Tara Law If you ask her if she is going to beat State Senator Jose Peralta in the Democratic primary next week, Jessica Ramos will answer with an unequivocal “Yes.” To Ramos, 33, the people of the 13th District— which covers Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights— will vote for her… Read more »
Sept. 5, 2018 By Christian Murray The developers of the controversial 82nd Street development have been told by the city that big-box stores like Target can not operate on the site. The Department of Buildings issued a stop work order against developers Sun Equity Partners and Heskel Group on the grounds that the 40-31 82nd… Read more »
Sept. 4, 2018 By Tara Law A woman on probation for animal cruelty pushed a probation officer down the stairs of her Jackson Heights home last week. Elizabeth Grant, 50, went on the attack after the officer caught her hoarding more animals— in violation of her probation, the Queens District Attorney’s office said. Grant also directed… Read more »
July 30, 2018 By Tara Law Permits have been filed for a 4-story mixed-use apartment building on Roosevelt Avenue. The development will replace a 2-story residential structure at 104-69 Roosevelt Ave. The planned structure will be 60-feet tall and will include eight apartments. One of the units will take up the fourth floor and extend… Read more »
Aug. 31, 2018 By Tara Law (Updated Sep. 4) Jackson Heights resident and attorney Catalina Cruz, who spent her childhood in Queens as an undocumented immigrant and later gained citizenship, is now vying for public office. Cruz, 35, is running to represent the 39th Assembly District, made up of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona, and is up… Read more »