Feb. 19, 2018 By Tara Law A 39-year-old man fell to his death from a subway beam near the 74th Street Station in Jackson Heights early this morning. The man was reportedly walking along the beam and fell onto the street, NBC New York reported. Emergency responders arrived at around 2:25 a.m, and the man… Read more »
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Revamp of Fountains at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to Start in the Fall
Feb. 15, 2018 By Tara Law The overhaul of the historic fountains in Flushing Meadows Corona Park is scheduled to begin this fall. The $5.2 million reconstruction project will bring significant change to the reflecting pool and two fountains that make up the Fountains of the Fair, located south of the iconic Unisphere. The three… Read more »
NYPD: Man Impersonates Cop as Part of Robbery Attempt in Corona
Feb. 15, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who impersonated a police officer as part of an attempt to commit a robbery in Corona on Jan. 18. The 23-year-old victim was walking down the street near 103rd Street and Corona Avenue around 2 a.m. when a tan minivan pulled up to… Read more »
Georgia Diner is Closing March 25, Owner Merging it with Nevada Diner
Feb. 14, 2018 By Tara Law Georgia Diner, which has served comfort food on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst since the late 1970s, will close on March 25. The establishment, located at 86-55 Queens Blvd., will merge with the Nevada Diner at 80-26 Queens Blvd. and keep much of the same menu, according to George Porfiris,… Read more »
Arepa Lady to Move into Former City Coffee Location
Feb. 13, 2018 By Tara Law The Jackson Heights restaurant Arepa Lady has finally found a new home. The restaurant will be moving into the former location of City Coffee at 77-17 37th Ave, two blocks from its present location at 77-02 Roosevelt Ave. The owner of Arepa Lady announced in August that its current… Read more »
Van Bramer Forms Campaign Committee, Run for Queens Borough President Almost Inevitable
Feb. 12, 2018 By Christian Murray Council member Jimmy Van Bramer has all but announced that he is running for Queens Borough President. Van Bramer formed the “Van Bramer 2021” committee last week and said that he is limiting contributions up to $3,850. That figure is the maximum allowed for the borough president race and… Read more »
Jackson Gyro Opens On 37th Avenue, Offers Greek Street Food and American Cuisine
Feb. 9. 2018 By Tara Law A new restaurant that offers Greek street food and American cuisine opened in Jackson Heights this week. Jackson Gyro, which opened Monday at 85-30 37th Ave, serves American classics, such as breakfast platters, bagels, sandwiches and burgers, alongside Greek specialties such as gyros, souvlaki, octopus, tzatziki and falafel. The… Read more »
DA: Gang Member Sentenced to 13 1/2 Years Prison for Shooting Death of Elmhurst Man
Feb. 9, 2018 By Tara Law A gang member was sentenced yesterday to 13 1/2 years in prison for the 2015 murder of an Elmhurst man in Jackson Heights. Raul Zamora, 33, of Jackson Heights, pleaded guilty last month to first degree manslaughter for shooting and killing Jorge Manzanarez, 38, around 2:20 p.m. on May… Read more »
Peralta Faces Another Challenger for Senate Seat, Contender Calls Him a ‘Turncoat’
Feb. 8, 2018 By Tara Law Jose Peralta faces yet another contender for his State Senate seat. Andrea Marra, a longtime LGBTQ activist, announced Tuesday that she will run to represent Senate District 13, which covers Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, East Elmhurst, Woodside and part of Astoria. She will be taking on Jose Peralta and… Read more »
NYPD: Knife-Wielding Man Follows Woman into Jackson Heights Apartment Building in Botched Robbery Attempt
Feb. 8, 2018 By Tara Law A man followed a woman into a Jackson Heights apartment building on Monday, grabbed her from behind and threatened her with a knife in a botched robbery attempt, police said. The suspect attacked the 39-year-old woman as she walked inside the vestibule of a building at 76th Street and… Read more »