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Newsstand Installed Despite Local Opposition, Inspires New Legislation

July 8, By Michael Florio

Local officials are appalled that a newsstand has been constructed on 37th Avenue despite longstanding community opposition.

The newsstand was recently installed on the corner of 37th Street and 76th Street, even after Community Board 3 disapproved the owner’s application for a newsstand license.…

Festival of Flowers Parade to take place on Northern Blvd Sunday

July 8, Staff Report

Thousands of people are expected to gather along Northern Boulevard Sunday to participate in an annual flower.

The Festival of Flowers Parade will run from along Northern Blvd from 69th Street to 88th Street, from 12 pm to 2 pm.…

80-year-old Jackson Heights Man is Missing, Cops want help finding him

July 7, Staff Report

Police are searching for an 80-year-old man who went missing yesterday.

Humberto Medina, 80, was last seen at around 1 pm Wednesday inside a Manhattan bound 7-train at the 82nd Street/Roosevelt Ave subway station, according to police.…

Jackson Heights Jazz Festival Returns With Three Performances This Month

July 6, By Michael Florio

The Jackson Heights Jazz Festival is returning for a second year.

The festival, which launched last year, will host three performances in different venues around the neighborhood.

Last year the concert series drew large crowds and Joe Knipes,…

Longstanding Astoria Pizzeria Sac’s Place To Expand Into Jackson Heights

July 5, By Michael Florio

A longstanding Astoria pizzeria and restaurant is expanding into Jackson Heights.

Sac’s Place Restaurant, which has been operating on Broadway since the late 1980s, announced last week that they will open a new location in Jackson Heights.…

Man Arrested For Forcibly Touching 11-Year-Old

July 1, Staff Report

Police have arrested the man who allegedly forcibly touched an 11-year-old girl’s chest.

Jose Para, 35, has been charged with first degree sex abuse and acting in a manner injurious to a child.

According to police,…

Dromm Wants Alcohol Ads Banned From Public Transit

June 30, Staff Report

Council Member Daniel Dromm is looking to have alcohol advertisements removed from the New York City public transit system.

More than 50 community advocates, faith leaders, public health practitioners and young people joined Dromm at City Hall Wednesday,…