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Police Looking For 3 Men After Slashing On Roosevelt Ave
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City Decides No Concert Festivals In Flushing Meadows Corona Park
January 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Parks Department has denied all current applications for large-scale festivals at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, nixing three major concert events that had been planned for this year.
According to the agency, Parks decided against permitting any large,…
Faulty kitchen wires cause Jackson Heights house fire, FDNY says
January 12, Staff Report
A fire that ripped through a Jackson Heights home last week was caused by faulty kitchen wires, according to the FDNY.
The fire erupted at 34-44 85th Street on January 8th at 6:04 pm, the FDNY said.…
Construction begins on Espresso 77’s expansion, café to be closed for a month
January 12, By Michael Florio
Espresso 77, the popular Jackson Heights café, has closed for expansion.
The coffee shop, located at 35-77 77th Street, will be shut for a month in order for construction to take place.
“Starting Monday,…
POLL: Do you like the bicycle lanes on Queens Blvd?
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Jackson Heights man charge with killing girlfriend’s dog, in front of 11-year-old girl
January 11, Staff Report
A Jackson Heights man has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly slamming his girlfriend’s three-year-old Chihuahua against the floor, killing the animal, during a verbal dispute yesterday afternoon.
The alleged incident was witnessed by the girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter,…
Elmhurst Community Activist Killed In Car Crash
January 11, Staff Report
An Elmhurst community activist was killed in a collision on Astoria Boulevard yesterday afternoon.
Robert Valdes-Clausell, a member of the Newtown Civic Association, was driving eastbound on Astoria Boulevard, near 77th Street, when he lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a concrete barrier,…
USTA Plans For New Louis Armstrong Stadium To Go Before City Officials
January 8, By Jackie Strawbridge
Design plans for the final step in the sweeping, $500 million renovation of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will go before Queens and City officials next week.
On Monday, the USTA will present their plans for the new,…
Time lapse video of 7-train ride
January 7, Staff Report
When it runs, its riders often get great views.
Prolific YouTuber DJ Hammer released a time-lapse of a rush-hour ride on the 7 train from the Hudson Yards station to Main Street in Queens.
The video,…
Charter Middle School Seeking Space In Jackson Heights/Corona
January 6, By Jackie Strawbridge
A proposed tuition-free charter middle school hopes to open in the Jackson Heights/Corona/East Elmhurst area by next year.
The fifth through eighth grade college prep school, called Forte Preparatory Academy, is currently searching for space to open.…