August 26, By Hannah Wulkan
The transgender woman who was hit over the head with a hammer last week in Woodside spoke at a rally yesterday beside local politicians to raise awareness and end violence against trans women.
The rally,…
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Local leaders to cut ribbon following $2 million upgrade to Corona Park
August 25, By Hannah Wulkan
Corona residents will celebrate the $2 million upgrade of a local park today with a ribbon cutting and back to school event.
The upgrades to Hinton Park, located at 37th Avenue and 113th Street,…
Jackson Heights has more mosquitoes than all other neighborhoods in NYC
August 24, By Hannah Wulkan
The city has released an interactive map that shows where the most mosquitoes are in New York City, and what work it is doing to prevent the spread of Zika Virus.
According to the map,…
Woodside: Transgender woman allegedly attacked for being gay, Van Bramer to hold rally
August 24, By Hannah Wulkan
Police are investigating an incident last week when a transgender woman was struck in the head with a hammer as a hate crime, and several councilmen are speaking up against violence toward transgender women.…
Hart Playground, located at 37th Ave. and 65th Street, to get a $3 million upgrade
August 22, By Hannah Wulkan
Several local lawmakers announced today that a Woodside playground is getting a $3 million makeover that would add several new features and clearly delineate the children’s section.
Hart playground, located at 37th Avenue and 65th Street,…
Popular Vietnamese Restaurant Remains Closed following Wednesday Fire
August 19, By Hannah Wulkan
Pho Bang, a Vietnamese restaurant located at 82-90 Broadway, caught fire Wednesday and has been closed since.
The FDNY received a 911 call about the blaze at 9:34 a.m., and the fire was under control by 10:11 a.m,…
NYPD: Woman commits suicide at Elmhurst Avenue station
August 19, By Hannah Wulkan
An unidentified woman in her 30s committed suicide at the Elmhurst Avenue subway station this morning, police said.
Several witnesses saw the woman jump on to the train tracks just after 9 a.m., police said,…
NYPD: Transgender woman struck with hammer in possible hate crime in Woodside
August 19, Staff Report
A transgender woman was struck with a hammer early Wednesday morning in Woodside, according to police.
The victim was walking down 67th Street around 6 a.m. when the suspect came up behind her and struck her with a hammer,…
Yorkee stolen from North Corona house last month found in park
August 18, By Hannah Wulkan
Linda the Yorkie, stolen from the front steps of a North Corona home last month, was found in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park this week and is in the process of being returned to her owners.…
Flea market to take place at PS 69 this weekend
August 17, By Hannah Wulkan
The Parents Association at P.S. 69Q is hosting a flea market this weekend to raise funds to support school programs.
The flea market will be at the school from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…