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Woman lures man to Queens Blvd hotel room, where she cuts and robs him

February 25, By Michael Florio

A man who thought he was taking a woman back to her hotel room for a good time ended up getting his hand sliced and robbed, according to police.

A 43-year-old man met the female suspect near 82nd Street and Roosevelt Ave.…

Big Chunk of Elmhurst Building Falls onto Street

A large chunk of an Elmhurst building fell onto the street during last night’s storm.

A portion of the Verizon building, located near Broadway and Vietor Ave, fell off and came crashing into the middle of the street, according to a Pix11 report.…

Two Local Properties Removed From Landmarks Consideration

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.,…

Town Hall To Discuss The Uptick In Slashings

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,…

DOT To Make Parking Lanes Permanent On Astoria Blvd, Among Several Other Safety Upgrades

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.…

Prima Donna Closing 82nd St Location

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.…

NYPD: Gay man attacked, perpetrators yell out gay slurs

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,…

17,000-Square-Foot Planet Fitness Coming To Roosevelt Avenue

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,…