December 1, By Hannah Wulkan
A Jackson Heights woman was indicted on felony animal cruelty charges and may face up to eight years in jail if convicted, announced District Attorney Richard Brown today.
Elizabeth Grant of 25-44 82nd Street in Jackson Heights,…
December 1, By Hannah Wulkan
Nearly 60 percent of Jackson Heights households lack emergency funds while more than half struggle to pay their rent each month, according to a recent study.
The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development recently released a detailed study of the economic well being that residents in different parts of city face.…
December 1, by Domenick Rafter
’Tis the season for giving and receiving, and this Sunday in Jackson Heights, you can do both.
The public is invited to a free stop ’n’ swap event sponsored by GrowNYC at PS 69 in Jackson Heights this Sunday,…
November 30, Staff Report
Police are searching for three suspects who stormed a Jackson Heights jewelry store Tuesday night and threatened employees at gunpoint.
The three suspects, one woman and two men wearing dark clothing, entered Kunal Jewelers at 37-04 74th Street just before closing around 8 p.m.…
November 29, By Hannah Wulkan
Santa has traded in his sleigh for a bicycle.
The Queens Bike Initiative is leading its second annual “Santa Ride” around Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst this weekend and is inviting families to follow Santa Claus around the neighborhood on a kid-friendly bike ride.…
November 28, By Hannah Wulkan
This holiday season take a look and see how the other half lived—in past decades.
The Queens Historical Society is hosting the 29th annual Historical Holiday House Tour through Corona and Flushing this year from 1 to 5 p.m.…
November 28, By Hannah Wulkan
As holiday travel ramps up, so too do travel scams. In response to an uptick in complaints, a local politician has introduced new legislation to help protect New York residents against fraud and false advertising.…
November 28, By Hannah Wulkan
Jackson Heights is getting in to the holiday spirit with various events over the next month celebrating the many upcoming holidays.
The Jackson Heights Beautification Group will host its holiday lighting ceremony on December 10 at the Post office to begin the festivities.…
November 25, By Christian Murray
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Betsy DeVos as the Education Secretary has drawn heavy criticism from local councilman Danny Dromm.
Dromm, who is the City Council Education Committee Chairperson, claims that DeVos has a background of undermining public schools and is unsuitable for the position.…
November 25, Staff Report
A man was fatally stabbed in front of an Elmhurst house Thursday, according to police.
Jan Carlos Salcedo, a 23-year-old Bronx resident, was stabbed in the torso outside 43-28 Judge Street at around 12:20 pm on Thanksgiving Day.…