June 12, By Christian Murray
A developer’s plan to convert a car wash on Northern Boulevard into an 8-story office building took a major step forward last month when the City Planning Commission approved the owner’s bid for a zoning change.…
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East Elmhurst man convicted of double murder, claimed victims were witches
June 8, By Jason Cohen
An East Elmhurst man who bludgeoned his girlfriend and her daughter to death with a hammer in 2014 was convicted of murder yesterday and faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Carlos Alberto Amarillo,…
Jackson Heights Jazz Festival kicks off next month
June 7, By Jason Cohen
The third annual Jackson Heights Jazz Festival takes place in July and will feature four artists at three local venues.
Last year the concert series drew large crowds and Joe Knipes, the event’s founder,…
With the elevated 7 line covered with lead paint, State Senate passes bill requiring MTA to study levels
June 7, By Jason Cohen
A bill requiring the MTA and the New York City Transit Authority to study lead paint levels along the elevated subway lines passed the state senate on Monday.
Proposed by Senator Jose Peralta, (D-Jackson Heights),…
$2.3 million revamp of Elmhurst park is complete, pols cut ribbon
June 6, By Jason Cohen
Elected officials and the Parks Department unveiled a $1.7 million renovation of Veterans Grove Playground in Elmhurst this morning.
The park, located at Judge Street and 43rd Ave., now features a new dog run,…
Moya introduces legislation that classifies ‘stealthing’ as rape
June 5, By Jason Cohen
Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) introduced legislation last week that would classify “stealthing,” which involves the removal of a condom during sex without consent, as a form of sexual assault.
Should the bill become law an offender would be charged with rape in the third degree,…
Moya to run for city council, aims to take Ferreras-Copeland’s seat
June 5, By Jason Cohen
Assemblyman Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) announced Thursday that he is running for City Council and plans to take Julissa Ferreras-Copeland’s 21st District Council seat now that she has decided not to seek re-election.
Ferreras-Copeland,…
Firefighters injured putting out Corona blaze yesterday
June 2, By Jason Cohen
Four firefighters were injured yesterday while battling a fire in Corona.
The fire broke out on the second floor of an abandoned house at 32-03 Junction Blvd., near 32nd Ave. at 4:11pm, according to the FDNY.…
Queens Library in Corona to hold 31 Hour Open House
June 1, By Jason Cohen
The Corona branch of the Queens Library will be hosting a 31-hour open house starting at 10 a.m. Friday, featuring a variety of activities for children and adults.
The event is part of the “Queens Library is for Everyone” campaign that aims to promote inclusivity throughout the borough.…
Julissa Ferreras-Copeland is not running for reelection, to finish term at year-end
June 1, Staff Report
Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, who was elected to the city council in 2009, is not running for re-election.
Ferreras-Copeland, deemed a front runner to become the next Council speaker, told Politico
that she made the decision so she could spend more time with her husband and son.…