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Man convicted of manslaughter in 2002 disappearance of Corona girlfriend

July 19, By Jason Cohen

A former Queens resident faces up to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the disappearance of his estranged girlfriend who vanished 15 years ago.

Rafael Rodriguez, 47, who now resides in the Dominican Republic,…

Jackson Heights to be sprayed with pesticides to combat mosquitos Thursday

July 19, Staff Report

Pesticides will be sprayed over Western Queens tomorrow in a mosquito control initiative, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

On Thursday, June 20, trucks will drive and spray through Astoria, Ditmars, Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights,…

Parks Dept. cuts the ribbon on $1.75M renovation of Junction Playground

July 18, By Jason Cohen

Elected officials and the Parks Department unveiled a $1.75 million renovation of Junction Playground in Jackson Heights Tuesday.

The park, located at 33-59 Junction Blvd., now features handball and basketball courts, new playground equipment and swings,…

Peralta urges Cuomo to sign bill requiring MTA to monitor lead paint levels

July 18, By Jason Cohen

The sponsors of a bill that would require the MTA to monitor the lead paint levels along the elevated subway lines are urging Governor Cuomo to sign their legislation into law.

The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Jose Peralta (D-Jackson Heights) in the Senate and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx) in the Assembly,…

Man found dead at Elmhurst Avenue Station on Saturday, police say

July 16, Staff Report

A 33-year-old man was found dead at the Elmhurst Avenue train station yesterday.

Police were called to the station at around 10:30 am and found an unconscious and unresponsive man lying on the platform of the ‘R’ line.…