April 20, Staff Report
Two NYPD detectives have been charged with assault after allegedly beating up a uniformed postal worker in Corona last year.
The assault made headlines last year when the postal worker, 26-year-old Karim Baker, alleged that he was targeted by the cops after he inadvertently gave directions to Ismaaiyl Brinsley,…
April 19, Staff Report
Crowded 7 train straphangers will get a little relief this fall.
The MTA will provide two additional round trips on weeknights from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting in the fall. The agency had mentioned the plan at a Sunnyside town hall meeting early this month,…
April 19, By Michael Florio
Sen. Bernie Sanders stopped by a longstanding Jackson Heights restaurant for lunch yesterday, just ahead of New York’s Tuesday primary.
Sanders arrived at Jahn’s, located at 81-04 37th Ave., on Monday at about 3:30 p.m.,…
April 18, Staff Report
A man wanted by police for allegedly slashing a livery cab driver in Corona Saturday as well as for questioning concerning a Manhattan murder was apprehended in Astoria this morning.
William Smith, 53, was nabbed by police at the corner of Ditmars Blvd and 31st Street at 11 am Monday,…
April 18, Staff Report
The police are searching for a man who slashed a livery cab driver in Corona early Saturday who is also wanted for questioning regarding a murder that took place in Manhattan on Friday.
The suspect,…
April 15, By Michael Florio
A new Dunkin’ Donuts location has opened in Jackson Heights.
The popular chain opened at 87-10 Northern Blvd. on March 24, according to a company spokesperson.
The expansion is nothing new for Dunkin’ Donuts.…
April 14, By Michael Florio
A Japanese restaurant will be opening on 37th Avenue next month.
Teriyaki Factory, a Japanese restaurant that plans to focus on–obviously–teriyaki dishes, will be taking over the space formerly occupied by the Subway sandwich shop at 83-12 37th Ave,…
April 12, By Michael Florio
Jackson Heights residents will gather at Diversity Plaza to watch the Democratic debate live on Thursday night.
Jeff Orlick, a member of Friends of Diversity Plaza, will host a screening of the debate on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m.…
April 11, Staff Report
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made a stop in Jackson Heights on Monday while campaigning before the New York primary next week.
Clinton joined U.S. Rep Joseph Crowley at the Jackson Diner, located at 37-47 74th St.,…
April 8, Staff Report
A woman was arrested on Thursday after sending a young boy to steal a baby stroller.
Raysa Duran, 27, was arrested yesterday at 4:45 p.m. for directing a young boy to steal a stroller off a porch near 35th Ave and 97th Street on Sunday,…