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Women continue to get sexually harassed on 7 train, police seeking two suspects in two cases

October 20, By Christian Murray

Women continue to get sexually harassed on the 7 train, with police looking for two men who grabbed their victims’ butts in two separate incidents.

The first incident took place at the 103 Street and Roosevelt Avenue station when a man grabbed the buttocks of a 45-year woman exiting the Flushing bound “7” train on Saturday,…

East Elmhurst residents to hold a ceremony Friday for ‘Giant Rock’

October 19, By Tara Law

A very large rock in East Elmhurst will be re-christened “Giant Rock” this Friday.

The 1,000-ton rock is five feet high and 11 feet wide and is believed to be about 12,000 years It currently sits in a parking lot between LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Hampton Inn LaGuardia Airport by Ditmars Boulevard.…

NYPD: 3 men rob cellphone store in Jackson Heights Tuesday

October 18, By Christian Murray

The police are looking for three men who allegedly robbed a cellphone store in Jackson Heights Tuesday.

The men entered NRN Services, located at 74-18 37th Road, at around 11:45 am and then went behind the counter and took an iPhone 6,…

Two activist groups to accompany Queens resident to ICE offices Thursday, in jeopardy of being deported

October 17, By Tara Law

Community members will mobilize Thursday to accompany a Queens man to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services office as he checks in with ICE as part of his deferred deportation order.

The event is being organized by the Jackson Heights Immigrant Solidarity Network and the New Sanctuary Coalition who say Jackson Heights resident Riaz Talukder is in jeopardy of being deported.…

Arepa Lady to move to 37th Avenue, existing Roosevelt Ave. space to be demolished

October 16, By Tara Law

The Arepa Lady, long known for serving Colombian-style street food, is about to start a new chapter at a bigger location on 37th Avenue.

The restaurant announced in August that it needed to move from its 77-02 Roosevelt Avenue location since the building will be demolished to make way for a new 7-story apartment complex.…

Jackson Height community leaders to be recognized Saturday

October 13, By Tara Law

Community members who work to improve Jackson Heights will be recognized for their efforts this Saturday.

The Jackson Heights Beautification Group, a civic organization dedicated to enhancing the neighborhood, will host its Good Neighbor Awards Bash.…

Man shot dead in Jackson Heights/East Elmhurst last night

October 13, By Christian Murray

A man was shot dead on the border of Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst last night, according to police.

The victim, reportedly in his 20s, was shot in the head and upper torso at around 9:50 pm at 31-39 95th Street.…

Jackson Heights spa closed by court order for prostitution

Oshi's Spa Zone

October 12, By Tara Law

A Jackson Heights beauty salon was shut down at the end of last month for prostitution.

Oshi’s Spa Zone, located at 37-40 75th Street, was closed by court order for prostitution and providing unlicensed massages.…