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Knife-wielding man attempts to steal drugs from Corona pharmacy, police say

May 4, Staff Report

A knife-wielding man entered a Corona drug store on Wednesday, grabbed an employee and tried to get drugs, police said.

The suspect, brandishing a knife, entered Corona Heights Pharmacy, located at 106-07 Corona Avenue, grabbed a 64-year employee by his shirt and demanded prescription drugs to no avail. …

Elected Officials Want Lead Levels Examined at Elevated Subway Lines

May 3, By Jason Cohen

Paint chips containing dangerous levels of lead have been falling from some of the elevated 7 train lines and two state legislators are looking to pass legislation requiring that the elevated lines city wide be examined for health risks.…

Target to open store where Jackson Heights Cinema was located

May 2, By Jason Cohen

Target, the second largest discount store in the country, is coming to Jackson Heights.

The store is set to open at the beginning of 2018, and will be part of an 80,000 square foot building that is replacing the old movie theater at 40-31 82nd Street.…

Teacher at Jackson Heights school arrested for assaulting student

April 27, Staff Report

A public school teacher was arrested for assault Wednesday for grabbing a student’s hand and twisting it causing a sprained finger, police said.

Police were called to I.S. 145 on 80th Street near Northern Boulevard and arrested Ramiro Cruz,…

Elmhurst medical marijuana dispensary now making home deliveries

April 24, By Hannah Wulkan

An Elmhurst medical marijuana dispensary began making home deliveries last week.

The dispensary, called Vireo Health of New York at 89-55 Queens Boulevard, first opened in January, and kicked off the first home delivery program in the state on Friday.…

Celebrate Thai New Year this weekend in Elmhurst

April 21, Staff Report

Looking for a fresh start? Celebrate Thai New Year in Elmhurst for the next two weekends.

The second annual Thai New Year street festival will kick off on Saturday at 11:30 on Woodside Avenue between 75th and 77th Streets,…

Police arrest man wanted for assaulting 85-year-old man on 37th Avenue

April 21, Staff Report

Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted an 85-year-old man and 18-year-old woman in Jackson Heights earlier this month.

Fabricio Pozo, 50, was arrested after attacking two people on April 12. The first incident was around 12:50 p.m.…