Dec. 18, 2017 by Nathaly Pesantez The city has announced plans to expand public bike sharing to areas not serviced by Citi Bike, like Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, and Forest Hills in Queens, by way of a “dockless” system. The New York City Department of Transportation released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) on Dec…. Read more »
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Queens Library Now Offers More than 30,000 Free Movies via Streaming Service
Dec. 15, 2017 By Christian Murray Queens Library is now providing its card holders with access to a free streaming service that offers thousands of feature films, indies, and documentaries. Kanopy, a free online video service for public libraries and educational institutions, offers more than 30,000 films in categories ranging from world cinema, the arts,… Read more »
NYPD Looking for Police Impersonator Who Allegedly Stole Woman’s Wallet from Jackson Height’s Nightclub
Dec. 14, 2017 By Christian Murray The NYPD is looking for a man who allegedly claimed to be a cop in order to steal a woman’s wallet from a Jackson Heights nightclub last month. The fake cop– who was accompanied by another man–went inside Amor Night Club, located at 78-01 Roosevelt Ave., on Thursday, Nov…. Read more »
MTA Tunnel Repairs Will Bring Major Changes for ‘E’ and ‘M’ Riders Later this Month
Dec. 13, 2017 By Christian Murray The MTA is shutting down the 53rd Street tunnel that connects the E and M trains between Queens and Manhattan from Tuesday, Dec 26. to Sunday, Dec. 31. The complete closure of the tunnel–which goes below the East River–will lead to significant changes for Forest Hills residents who depend… Read more »
NYPD: Man Tries to Break into ATMs with Crowbar at Chase Bank on 82nd Street
Dec. 13, 2017 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who tried to break into a number of ATMs at a Jackson Heights bank with a crowbar early on Dec. 5. The man used the crowbar to enter the ATM vestibule at the Chase Bank at 37-15 82nd St. around 12:45 a.m., police… Read more »
NYPD: Man Found Dead with Multiple Stab Wounds in His Elmhurst Apartment
Dec. 13, 2017 By Tara Law Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man who was killed in his Elmhurst home Tuesday morning. Police responded to a 911 call at about 8:30 a.m. after being informed that there was an unconscious man at 42-16 80th St. Upon arrival, they found David Alejandro Gonzalez… Read more »
Mural Celebrating Queens’ Diversity Goes Up in Elmhurst
Dec. 12, 2017 By Tara Law A colorful mural celebrating Queens’ ethnic diversity has gone up under the Long Island Rail Road tracks in Elmhurst. The “Flower Tree” mural was unveiled Sunday at the intersection of Whitney Avenue and Broadway. The painting was created on wood with acrylic paint and mounted onto the wall beneath… Read more »
Northern Blvd at 103rd Street to be Officially Co-named ‘Helen M. Marshall Blvd’ Sunday
Dec. 8, 2017 By Tara Law A small section of Northern Boulevard is going to be co-named after the late Queens Borough President Helen Marshall. The intersection where 103rd Street meets Northern Boulevard is going to be officially co-named Helen M. Marshall Blvd. on Sunday, after the borough’s first African American to serve as Queens… Read more »
Jackson Hardware to Close by Year End
Dec. 8, 2017 By Tara Law Jackson Hardware, which has operated in Jackson Heights for more than four decades, will close at the end of the year. The family-owned store, located at 85-11 Roosevelt Ave, has been the go-to place to get keys cut, painting supplies and more since 1975, A store employee, who declined… Read more »
Corona Women Who Was Once Victim of Sex Trafficking Wins National Award
Dec. 7, 2017 By Tara Law A Corona woman who escaped sex slavery and then became an advocate for other survivors has won a prestigious national award. Shandra Woworuntu, 41, was named the 2017 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth National Honoree at a ceremony last night in Manhattan. She was one of 10 honorees nominated… Read more »