February 24, By Jackie Strawbridge
After waiting for decades to be designated a City landmark, two Jackson Heights properties were booted from consideration Tuesday, as part of a sweeping review of nearly 100 properties City-wide.
The Fairway Apartments, at 76-09 34th Ave.,…
February 23, By Michael Florio
Local officials will discuss the reported rise in knife slashings across New York City at a town hall meeting scheduled for next week.
The crime of slicing someone with a knife has been on the rise in New York City,…
February 22, By Michael Florio
The Department of Transportation received a green light last week to tackle some confusing and dangerous sections of Astoria Boulevard.
Community Board 3 approved the agency’s plans for various traffic safety improvement projects on Astoria Boulevard from 77th Street to Ditmars Boulevard.…
February 22, By Michael Florio
A popular women’s boutique will close its doors this weekend.
Prima Donna, located at 37-47 82 St., will shutter for good on Saturday, according to a store manager who did not wish to disclose his name.…
February 19, By Michael Florio
A Roosevelt Avenue Chinese restaurant has made progress in its application for a liquor license, despite some community resistance and a State regulation. Chao Hong, a Chinese restaurant at 78-13 Roosevelt Ave., brought its application before Community Board 3 last night.…
February 19, Staff Report
Three men yelled gay slurs as they robbed and assaulted a man in Jackson Heights.
The victim was walking near Roosevelt Ave and 81st Street at 2 am Wednesday morning, when the men attacked him,…
February 18, By Michael Florio
A massive new gym will be opening on Roosevelt Avenue this spring.
Planet Fitness, which will be located at 86-01 Roosevelt Ave., will be a 17,000-square-foot, 2-story facility, according to co-owners James and Jeff Innocenti,…
February 18, By Christian Murray
New York City school children who live in Irish communities would be granted a day off school to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day if a Queens State Senator’s bill becomes law.
State Sen. Tony Avella,…
Feb. 17, By Christian Murray
A police officer from the 115th Precinct was praised by her precinct commander Tuesday for her role in rescuing nearly 70 animals from a Jackson Heights home three weeks ago.
The precinct received an anonymous tip on Jan.…
February 16, By Jackie Strawbridge
7 train service was halted during the afternoon commute today, after a Queens-bound train suffered what passengers described as an adrenaline-inducing incident.
According to the MTA, the train had a “mechanical problem” at the Hunters Point Avenue stop at 4:30 p.m.…