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DOT unveils traffic safety upgrades to long stretch of Astoria Boulevard

April 17, Staff Report

The Department of Transportation unveiled a massive redesign and safety upgrade along a large stretch of Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst earlier today.

The redesigned area included over 10,125 square feet of concrete work, five new crosswalks,…

Woman punched and dragged in an attempted rape on Jackson Heights street

April 17, Staff Report

A man attempted to rape a 35-year-old woman in Jackson Heights Sunday after punching her in the head and dragging along ground, according to police.

The victim was walking in the vicinity of 74th Street and 37th Avenue at around 4:40 am when the suspect approached her from behind,…

Man punches 85-year old in the face on 37th Avenue, police release video of suspect

April 14, Staff Report

The police have released video of a man who alleged assaulted an 18-year-old female on 37th Avenue Wednesday, before going on to punch an 85-year-old senior in the face.
The suspect allegedly approached the 18-year-old victim in front of 86-12 37th Avenue at 12:50 pm,…

Contractor arrested for setting alight Elmhurst apartment building Tuesday

April 13, Staff Report

A contractor has been arrested for setting ablaze a 112-unit Elmhurst apartment building Tuesday that led to the evacuation of the building and 11 injured firefighters.

According to the FDNY, 53-year-old contractor Declan Mcelhatton of Maintenance Asset Management in Yonkers was arrested yesterday and charged with arson and reckless endangerment.…

Study: Paint flakes from 7-train stations contain dangerous levels of lead, pols call on MTA to rectify it

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Flakes of paint that are falling off some of the 7 train stations along Roosevelt Avenue contain 50-times the amount of allowable lead, according to union officials.…

Queens Opera Theatre to debut at Flushing Town Hall Saturday

April 12, By Hannah Wulkan

A new Queens-based opera company will launch its first performance this weekend.

Queens Opera Theatre, the borough’s only opera company, will stage a free preview performance on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Flushing Town Hall at 135-37 Northern Boulevard to introduce the company to the public.…

Elmhurst Restaurant Week to kick off April 22, more than 20 restaurants participating

April 12, By Hannah Wulkan

Elmhurst residents will have the chance to experience the diversity of the neighborhood through their stomachs.

Councilman Danny Dromm announced yesterday that he would be sponsoring the “Eat Elmhurst Restaurant Week” from April 22 to 29 in an effort to stimulate the local economy,…