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New Vegetarian Food Tour Will Explore Jackson Heights’ Ethnic Food

May 12, By Michael Florio

Jackson Heights residents can explore the vegetarian eats from South Asia and South America that are available in their own backyard during a new food tour this weekend.

The first ever Vegetarian Delights of Jackson Heights food tour will be held on Saturday from 2 p.m.…

Man Robs Thousands Out Of TD Bank Accounts Across City

May 12, Staff Report

Police are searching for a suspect wanted for stealing thousands of dollars out of several women’s bank accounts, including one in Astoria and another in Jackson Heights.

The suspect stole bank account information from four victims and used it to remove money at six different TD Bank locations around the city,…

Mayor Tells DOT To Put Bike Lanes On Queens Blvd Despite Community Board Opposition

May 11, By Michael Florio

Defying the local community board, Mayor Bill de Blasio has instructed the Department of Transportation to move forward with its plan to put bike lanes on Queens Boulevard in Elmhurst.

Community Board 4 voted Tuesday night to approve a DOT safety proposal along Queens Boulevard,…

Plans Revealed For 476-Seat Elementary School At Former White Castle Site

May 10, By Michael Florio

The new elementary school slated for the former White Castle regional headquarters site will stand five stories tall with a rooftop playground, according to building plans.

The School Construction Authority filed plans with the Department of Buildings on Monday to begin plumbing work at 69-01 34th Ave.…

Man severely beaten in possible gang attack in Jackson Heights

May 9, By Michael Florio

A 43-year-old man was severely beaten by several men early Sunday morning in a possible gang attack, according to police.

The fight broke out in front of 81-02 Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 am Sunday morning,…

Teenager assaulted on 81st and Northern Blvd, police say

The police announced Friday that they are searching for two men who assaulted an 18-year-old in Jackson Heights in February.

The suspects allegedly approached the teenage victim on February 1st at 3:40 pm at the intersection of 81st Street and Northern Blvd.…

Graffiti Vandal Gets Jail Time After Failing To Complete Community Service

May 6, Staff Report

A Corona graffiti vandal has been sentenced to eight months in prison after failing to complete 30 days of community service.

Moise Vilorio, 19, faced charges after writing his tag “Lil Capo” on public property on two occasions in October.…