April 7, By Michael Florio
Local politicians are looking to increase the use of speed cameras around schools.
State Sen. Jose Peralta and Assemblyman Michael DenDekker unveiled legislation on Thursday that would crack down on speeding through the use of additional speed cameras.…
April 6, By Christian Murray
As residential towers go up and rezonings appear on the horizon, many 7 train commuters are skeptical that a years-long, $1 billion revamp of the line will alleviate overcrowding.
Ronnie Hakim, the president of MTA New York City Transit,…
April 5, Staff Report
A New Jersey man was arrested after he masturbated on the subway last month.
Haljilj Hodzic, 20, was arrested following his lewd actions on March 19, police said.
Hodzic put his hands in his pants and masturbated as he stared at a 33-year-old woman,…
April 5, By Michael Florio
A local bar and music venue will be forced to close its doors at the end of the year to make way for a new mixed-used retail and residential building.
Terraza 7, a bar that hosts live music,…
April 4, By Michael Florio
The race to the White House will make a stop in Jackson Heights this week.
Council Member Daniel Dromm, along with the Hillary Clinton campaign team, will host a meeting to help organize volunteers who are interested in supporting in her run for the presidency.…
April 1, By Michael Florio
The New York State English Language Arts exams are set to take place next week and Council Member Daniel Dromm wants parents to know they have options.
Dromm will be hosting a meeting on Sunday at noon in front of the Jackson Heights Post Office,…
March 31, By Michael Florio
City Comptroller Scott Stringer visited shops in the Jackson Heights Business Improvement District Thursday, following the release of his plan to help small businesses citywide.
The plan, developed by Stringer’s Red Tape Commission, includes 60 ways to cut down rules and formalities and help small businesses grow.…
March 30, Staff Report
It looked like a sweet deal, but it ended up costing thousands.
Three women have been charged with stealing more than $10,000 from an elderly woman with what’s known as a “found money” scam.
According to Queens District Attorney Richard Brown,…
March 29, Staff Report
A fire ripped through a residential block of East Elmhurst early Tuesday morning.
The fire started in a two-story private dwelling at 23-41 91st St. before spreading into a neighboring house and backyard garage, according to a FDNY spokesman.…
March 28, By Michael Florio
Diversity Plaza will be transformed into a makeshift movie theater every Wednesday starting March 30.
Jeff Orlick, a member of Friends of Diversity Plaza, has set up a projector and speakers and will be screening films at 8:15 pm every Wednesday on the wall next to Delhi Heights (37-66 74th Street).…