Nov. 20, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The Parks Department unveiled its plan for the $44 million overhaul of the World’s Fair Marina before Community Board 3 last week. The marina, located on Flushing Bay and part of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is undergoing a major revamp following damage caused by Superstorm Sandy and decades of… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself to two women in the Woodside and Elmhurst area weeks ago. His first victim was a 31-year-old, who was walking near Woodside Avenue and 71st Street at around 9:40 p.m. on Oct. 21. Police say he approached the woman,… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez After nearly a decade of weekend service changes, closures, and other interruptions on the 7 line due to a massive signal system upgrade, the MTA at last announced that work on the project will wrap up at the end of the month. The project, which replaces the entire 7… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A high-end Italian restaurant opened on 37th Avenue in the Bruson Building over the weekend where Armondo’s was previously based. Romeo’s Italian Restaurante, located at 74-27 37th Ave, offers traditional food—from chicken parmesan, baked ziti to sea bass–in a space filled with Italian ambiance. The restaurant’s decor has an… Read more »
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 »