March 21, 2018 By Tara Law (Updated March 21) Astoria Councilmember Costa Constantinides endorsed Jessica Ramos to replace Jose Peralta in the New York State Senate yesterday, describing her as a “real Democrat.” Peralta has represented Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, East Elmhurst, Woodside and part of Astoria in the State Senate since he was elected… Read more »
March 20, 2018 By Tara Law A coalition of grassroots groups from across Queens launched this weekend, with the aim to put development proposals directly in the hands of community members. The 7 Train Coalition held its first public meeting at the Immigrant Movement International headquarters at 108-59 Roosevelt Ave. in Corona on Sunday. The… Read more »
March 20, 2018 Staff Report A man who fatally stabbed and slashed a Jackson Heights woman has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the violent murder. Christopher Sobers, 28, was found guilty last month for the murder of 28-year-old Qing Qing Kiemde in 2015. A jury convicted Sobers of second-degree murder,… Read more »
March 19, 2018 Tara Law Police are searching for a man who snatched a 78-year-old woman’s wallet and charged $1,200 on her credit cards in Jackson Heights on March 2. The woman was in a Burger King at 37-07 82nd St. at around 6:30 p.m. when she realized that her wallet was gone and called… Read more »
March 16, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for two men who robbed an East Elmhurst Dunkin Donuts shortly after midnight on Wednesday. The two men went inside the Dunkin Donuts at 100-09 Astoria Boulevard at around 12:40 a.m. One of the men acted as if he had a gun inside his jacket pocket…. Read more »
March 15, 2018 By Tara Law A Flushing man has been charged with murder for the brutal stabbing death that took place in Corona early Sunday. Marcos Anzurez, 34, faces 25 years to life in prison for allegedly stabbing 29-year-old Luis Solis Apolonio in the neck, torso and extremities with a knife, the Queens DA… Read more »
March 15, 2018 By Tara Law A Jackson Heights woman has been convicted of 108 counts of animal cruelty for neglecting 67 dogs and cats in her care. Elizabeth Grant, 50, faces up to two years in prison and a ban on owning animals. The pets had developed severe heath problems, including malnutrition and severe… Read more »
March 14, 2018 By Tara Law Queens Community Board 4, which covers Elmhurst and Corona, rejected a spot rezoning application on Tuesday that would permit a developer to construct a 13-story building on 82nd Street. The board issued their decision after listening to an impassioned town hall meeting, in which residents and local business owners… Read more »
March 13, 2018 by Tara Law The Queens International Night Market will open its fourth year in Flushing Meadows Corona Park with two special sneak preview events. A limited number of tickets are now on sale for the sneak previews, which will take place on April 21 and 28. The popular market draws crowds from… Read more »
Parents and children packed a hall in Jackson Heights Library last week for a children’s book reading with an especially fabulous guide— drag queen Angel Elektra. Thanks to the event’s popularity, Elmhurst Library at 86-07 Broadway will host another Drag Queen Story Hour from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. Drag queen Miss B will… Read more »