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,…
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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.…
Jackson Heights man is missing, NYPD seeks help locating him
April 19, Staff Report
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Jackson Heights man.
Qi Liu, a 26-year-old Asian man, was last seen Thursday, April 13, at 6 pm at his 100-05 37th Avenue apartment.…
Man who smuggled 50kg of cocaine through his Corona restaurant sentenced to 18 years
April 18, By Hannah Wulkan
A Whitestone resident who ran a cocaine trafficking scheme through his Corona restaurant was sentenced to 18 years in prison this week.
Gregorio Gigliotti, 61, was convicted after a two week trial in July and sentenced for smuggling more than 50 kilograms of cocaine in to the country from Costa Rica in produce shipments.…
82nd Street Partnership awarded grant to promote retail businesses
April 18, Staff Report
The city awarded several local organizations grants up to $30,000 last week to develop projects to support small businesses in Sunnyside, Woodside and Jackson Heights.
NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop announced on Wednesday that the department awarded over $1 million to 34 groups throughout all five boroughs.…
Police release second video of suspect wanted in connection to attempted rape in Jackson Heights
April 18, Staff Report
The police have released another video of a man wanted in connection to an attempted rape that took place in Jackson Heights Sunday.
The suspect attempted to rape a 35-year-old woman in the vicinity of 74th Street and 37th Avenue at 4:40 am Sunday after punching her in the head and dragging her along ground,…
100th Anniversary of the 7 train rolling into Queens Friday, local group to commemorate the day
April 18, By Hannah Wulkan
A local group is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first 7 train rolling in to Queens.
Transportation advocacy group Access Queens is throwing a 100th Anniversary celebration for the Corona extension of the 7 train,…
DOT unveils traffic safety upgrades to long stretch of Astoria Boulevard
April 17, Staff Report
The Department of Transportation unveiled a massive redesign and safety upgrade along a large stretch of Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst earlier today.
The redesigned area included over 10,125 square feet of concrete work, five new crosswalks,…
Woman punched and dragged in an attempted rape on Jackson Heights street
April 17, Staff Report
A man attempted to rape a 35-year-old woman in Jackson Heights Sunday after punching her in the head and dragging along ground, according to police.
The victim was walking in the vicinity of 74th Street and 37th Avenue at around 4:40 am when the suspect approached her from behind,…
Man punches 85-year old in the face on 37th Avenue, police release video of suspect
April 14, Staff Report
The police have released video of a man who alleged assaulted an 18-year-old female on 37th Avenue Wednesday, before going on to punch an 85-year-old senior in the face.
The suspect allegedly approached the 18-year-old victim in front of 86-12 37th Avenue at 12:50 pm,…