July 6, 2018 By Tara Law A four-story medical facility will replace the former Georgia Diner building, according to permits filed with the Department of Buildings. The new building at 86-55 Queens Boulevard will represent a complete transformation of the property where the Georgia Diner was located since the 1970s. The structure will rise beside an… Read more »
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Police Search for Man Who Pulled Knife at 74th Street/Roosevelt Station
July 5, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who threatened a subway commuter with a knife inside the 74th St./ Roosevelt subway station on Monday. The suspect allegedly pulled a knife on the victim, a 32-year-old man, after an argument on the subway mezzanine around 9:30 a.m. The suspect is described… Read more »
10-Story Building Featuring School, 90 Apartments Planned for Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst
July 3, 2018 By Tara Law New permits have been filed for a 10-story mixed use building on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst. The building, which has the official address of 70-40 45th Ave., will offer 90 apartment units, a small school, and retail space. The building will be 104 feet tall and will have a… Read more »
Elected Officials Call for End of Clear Curbs Project on Roosevelt Ave.
July 2, 2018 By Tara Law Elected officials called on the DOT to end the Clear Curbs project on Roosevelt Avenue last Friday, citing the project’s negative impact on local businesses. The six month pilot project, which the DOT implemented in March, aims to reduce traffic along the avenue by prohibiting deliveries and standing on… Read more »
Pakistani Restaurant on Northern Boulevard Closed by Health Department
July 3, 2018 By Tara Law A Jackson Heights Pakistani restaurant has been temporarily closed by the Department of Health. Taste of Lahore, located at 73-10 Northern Boulevard, was closed by the Health Department after an inspection on June 26. The inspector described finding numerous violations, including an improper sewage disposable system, flies, and evidence… Read more »
Popular East Harlem Taqueria to Open Jackson Heights Location
July 3, 2018 By Tara Law A popular East Harlem taqueria known for al pastor tacos will open a new location in Jackson Heights in late July or early August. The restaurant, which will be located at 90-04 37th Ave., will serve classic Mexican tacos and quesadillas, including the shop’s specialty— al pastor tacos, which… Read more »
Man Found Dead on Moore Homestead Playground Bench
July 2, 2018 By Tara Law Police discovered a man lying dead on a park bench inside Moore Homestead Playground in Elmhurst this morning. Police responding to a 911 call arrived at the playground, which is located near 82nd Street and Broadway, at around 6:08 a.m. They discovered the man, who has not been identified,… Read more »
Council Speaker Corey Johnson Endorses Ramos for State Senate, Two Days After Democratic Machine Dealt Blow
June 28, 2018 By Christian Murray Two days after the Queens Democratic machine was dealt a severe blow with the toppling of Rep. Joseph Crowley, Council Speaker Corey Johnson has endorsed Jessica Ramos for state senate. The announcement comes about a month after the Queens County Democratic Party, chaired by Crowley, backed incumbent State Sen…. Read more »
Police Looking for Suspects Wanted for Knife-Point Robberies at Queens Subway Stations
June 28, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two suspects wanted in connection to two knife-point robberies that took place at subway stations this month. The first incident occurred on Monday, June 18, when the suspects, a male and a female, approached a 29-year-old man at the Court Square “G” subway station… Read more »
Van Bramer Endorses Cynthia Nixon for Governor, Joint Announcement Made in Sunnyside
June 28, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has endorsed Cynthia Nixon in her bid to be the next governor of New York–the first council member to do so from the borough. The two made a joint announcement this morning at Bliss Plaza, under the 7 line’s 46th St station. Van Bramer… Read more »