Nov. 15th, 2018 By Meghan Sackman An 82-year-old woman from Corona was the victim of a scam after an unknown caller convinced her to fork over thousands to bail out her grandson from jail, according to police. The elderly victim was inside her home near Corona Avenue and Junction Boulevard when she received a phone… Read more »
Nov. 13, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Starbucks on 37th Avenue was shut down by the Health Department Friday for a variety of reasons—including the presence of live roaches. The Department of Health posted on its website today why the 78-25 37th Ave. coffee store has been temporarily shut down. The department said the cafe racked… Read more »
Nov. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A local group dedicated to preserving Elmhurst history is working to landmark a recently discovered African burial ground in the area that is in the midst of potentially being developed. The Elmhurst Histories and Cemeteries Preservation Society filed an application with the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission last month formally… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »