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Track Crime In Jackson Heights With New NYPD Tool

March 17, Staff Report

Residents will be able to keep a closer eye on much of the criminal activity taking place in Jackson Heights and surrounding neighborhoods using the NYPD’s recently released CompStat2.0 website.

The site allows users to search crime stats by precinct and to see criminal incidents pinpointed on a map.…

Queens LGBTQ Youth Summit Will Address Health And Support Services At Renaissance Charter School

March 16, Staff Report

A Queens youth summit designed to support the borough’s young LGBTQ people in health, job readiness and more is scheduled for this weekend in Jackson Heights.

The youth summit – presented by the Hetrick-Martin Institute in partnership with City Council members and the Council’s LGBT Caucus – is scheduled for Saturday from 11 a.m.…

Taekwondo Teacher Faces Prison For Sexual Abuse Of Four Students

March 15, Staff Report

A former taekwondo instructor faces prison on sexual abuse and forcible touching charges after allegedly preying on his students.

Lorenzo Ramos, 26, allegedly violated two 12-year-old and two 14-year-old girls while working as an instructor at United Tae Kwon Do,…

Police Looking For Attackers Who Stabbed Teen And His Dog

March 15, Staff Report

Police have released surveillance footage of the two suspects who stabbed a 16-year-old boy and slashed his dog over the weekend.

The two suspects approached the boy near Northern Boulevard and 80th Street at 7 p.m.…

13 Queens Schools To Get Free Tampon And Pad Dispensers

March 14, Staff Report

Students at 25 Queens and Bronx schools will have free access to tampons and pads by the end of the month.

Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland announced the new program at Newtown High School in Elmhurst Monday morning.…

Bike Connections Planned Along 31st Ave, Reactions From Community Mixed

March 14, By Jackie Strawbridge

The Department of Transportation plans to extend western Queens’ bike network along nearly the entirety of 31st Avenue, stretching from Vernon Boulevard to Astoria Boulevard.

The proposed bike route project will involve a combination of bike lanes and shared vehicle/bike lanes,…

Two People And Dog Stabbed Hours Apart, Police Investigating Gang Connection

March 14, Staff Report

Two individuals were stabbed in two separate incidents, one leaving a dog injured as well, just hours apart around the same Jackson Heights location, according to police.

A 16-year-old was walking his dog at the intersection of Northern Boulevard and 80th Street,…

Driver Kills Pedestrian While Backing Into Parking Spot

March 11, Staff Report

A Corona woman was struck and killed as a driver was backing into a parking spot this morning, according to police.

A 54-year-old woman was reversing into a parking space at the intersection of 37th Avenue and 113th Street.…

Police Arrest Man who pushed 15-year-old girl in front of 7 train

March 6, Staff Report

The police have arrested a Corona man who allegedly pushed a 15-year-old girl onto the subway tracks on Saturday as a 7 train was approaching the Roosevelt Ave and 103 Street Station.

George Pautt, 38,…