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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
Oct. 11, by Nathaly Pesantez
A new five-story school is set to be built on the border of North Corona and East Elmhurst, near the Flushing Bay promenade, according to building records.
The school, located at 111-12 Astoria Blvd.,…
October 10, By Tara Law
Shoe retailer Aerosoles, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, will be closing several of its Queens locations.
The shoe retailer, which currently operates 78 stores nationwide, will be shutting down its Elmhurst,…
October 10, By Tara Law
Two teenage girls from Sunnyside begged President Trump to stop their father’s deportation at a press conference in Jackson Heights this morning.
The girls, Simran Sharif, 18, and Samiha Sharif, 14, are high school students who are American citizens,…
October 10, By Tara Law
A Nepalese restaurant in Jackson Heights has been closed temporarily by the Health Department.
Nepali Bhanchha Ghar, located at 74-06 37th Road, was closed on Oct. 5 after racking up 90 violations points. An inspector determined that food was not being kept at the appropriate temperature and evidence of mice.…
October 10, By Tara Law
Two large residential buildings are planned to go up in East Elmhurst.
Plans were filed with the Department of Buildings on Oct. 6 for the construction of a four-story building at 32-17 112th Street near the Flushing Bay waterfront.…