November 10, By Hannah Wulkan
Since Donald Trump was elected as president on Tuesday night, there has been a feeling of divisiveness throughout the country, but many community members are taking it as an opportunity to bring the community together and embrace diversity.…
November 9, Staff Report
Police have released video footage of a man who allegedly mugged an elderly woman in Jackson Heights last week.
The suspect allegedly came up behind the 84-year-old victim outside of 35-55 80th Street around 11:45 a.m.…
November 9, By Hannah Wulkan
The presidential election was the focus of much conversation for the last few days and months, but equally important to many residents’ day-to-day lives were the local positions decided yesterday.
The only local seat that saw change was the 30th Assembly District,…
November 7, Staff Report
Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland launched a graffiti removal program Friday in response to reports that there has been an uptick in vandalism.
The councilwoman has allocated $15,000 toward the program that will fund graffiti cleanups in the 21st Council district through June 30,…
November 7, Staff Report
A 22-year-old Corona man was sentenced to 35 years in prison today after being convicted last month of trying to kill a police officer and another man in Elmhurst in 2014, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.…
November 7, Staff Report
A popular 37th Avenue pizzeria was closed last week by the Department of Health after failing its latest health inspection.
Due Fratelli, located at 76-23 37th Avenue, was shut down on Nov. 1 after it racked up 30 points worth of sanitary violations.…
November 4, Staff Report
A man snatched an 84-year-old woman’s bag while she was walking down a Jackson Heights street Wednesday that contained her cell phone, a Metrocard and about $200 in cash, according to police.
The victim was in front of 35-55 80th Street at around 11:45 am,…
November 3, Staff Report
Three family members were recently charged for scamming and robbing elderly residents throughout Queens in five separate incidents, according to Queens District Attorney Richard Brown.
Tony Cristo, 35, his sister Rosie Cristo, 42, and his ex-wife Teresa Howard,…
November 3, Staff Report
A woman is dead after being struck by a 7 train late last night in Jackson Heights, according to officials.
According to the FDNY, the woman was hit by a Manhattan bound 7 train entering the Roosevelt 74th Street station at 11:04 p.m.…
November 3, By Hannah Wulkan
Local cyclists are taking a victory lap this weekend.
The Queens Bike Initiative is hosting a celebratory bike ride along the new 31st Avenue bike lane on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…