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 »
Dec. 6, 2017 By Tara Law Visitors will be able to take a close look at seven of the borough’s most historic homes on Sunday. The 30th Annual Queens Historic Holiday House Tour is taking place and will pay tribute to the centennial of women’s suffrage in New York by highlighting the women who lived… Read more »
Dec. 5, By Tara Law A man forced his way into a Jackson Heights apartment last week and assaulted a 5-year old, while violating an order of protection, police said. Alix Sanchez, 31, barged his way into a 94th Street and 37th Avenue apartment at around 8 pm on Nov. 30, police say. Upon entry,… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2017 By Tara Law Two Brooklyn men have been charged with stealing $3,000 worth of iPhones from three Queens mobile phone stores—-including one in Jackson Heights– within four hours on last Tuesday. The incidents are believed to be part of a widespread pattern, where similar crimes have taken place at 14 cellphone stores… Read more »
Nov. 30, 2017 By Tara Law
Santa Claus will lead a family-friendly bike ride through Jackson Heights, Corona and East Elmhurst this Sunday.
The third annual Santa Ride will start and finish at Travers Park, located at 78th Street and 34th Avenue,…
Nov. 28, 2017, By Christian Murray
A hit-and-run driver who allegedly left a 71-year-old pedestrian in critical condition while driving drunk in Whitestone last week has been arrested, according to police.
Carmine Minichino, a 52-year-old from Corona, struck the victim at around 6:45 p.m.…
Nov. 28, 2017, By Tara Law
Police announced yesterday that they are searching for a man who allegedly groped a woman on the 7 train near the Junction Boulevard station in North Corona on Oct. 10.
The man allegedly grabbed a 32-year-old woman’s genitals as the Manhattan-bound train was approaching the station around 7 p.m.…
Nov. 27, 2017 By Tara Law
Officials are hopeful that Roosevelt Avenue’s trash problem will be brought under control with the addition of 70 modern garbage bins.
State Senator Jose Peralta announced today that he secured $164,000 from the state to purchase and install 170 large green garbage cans in partnership with the Department of Sanitation.…
Nov. 20, 2017 By Tara Law
A 22-year old Woodhaven man was shot and killed in Elmhurst early Saturday in what appeared to be a gang-related incident, according to police.
The victim, Steve Perez, was fatally shot in the torso shortly before 12:45 a.m.…
Nov. 17, 2017 By Christian Murray
State Senator Jose Peralta is distributing a pamphlet that informs residents as to their rights when their car is towed from private parking lots by unscrupulous towing companies.
Peralta, who authored the pamphlet,…