Sept. 17, 2018 By Christian Murray A rookie police officer who saved the life of a toddler at the 115th Precinct station house in Jackson Heights July 30 received a proclamation at City Hall last week. Osvaldo Nunez, who had only been on the force a few weeks, administered CPR on a toddler after the… Read more »
Sept. 14, 2018 By Tara Law Hiram Monserrate, a disgraced former state senator and city councilmember, defeated incumbent George R. Dixon on Thursday to become a Democratic district leader for the 35th district. Monserrate generated 1,953 votes— 54.42 percent of the vote— and will serve as a district leader representing sections of Corona and Jackson… Read more »
Sept. 14, 2018 By Tara Law While Queens and New York State voted solidly for incumbent Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic gubernatorial primary yesterday, voters in the 13th Senate District and 39th Assembly District showed that they are ready for change in the State Legislature by choosing newcomers over the incumbents. Voters in the 13th… Read more »
Sept. 13, 2018 By Tara Law Police have released surveillance photos of a man who allegedly stole more than $11,000 worth of jewelry from two Jackson Heights apartments on Aug. 31. Police say that the man broke into an apartment near 81st Street and 34th Avenue at around 8 a.m. and took $7,200 worth of… Read more »
Sept. 12, 2018 By Tara Law Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy group that aims to reclaim the city’s streets from vehicles, is calling for a “comprehensive redesign” of Northern Boulevard in response to a recent spate of pedestrian deaths on the busy thoroughfare. The group is now calling Northern Boulevard, where eight pedestrians have been killed… Read more »
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 »