January 4, Staff Report
Gothic Cabinet, which specializes in moderately-priced furniture, closed down its Jackson Heights location at the end of December.
The company, which operates about 20 stores across New York, closed down its 82-18 37th Avenue operation after its lease came to an end and it was unable to renew it,…
January 2, By Christian Murray
Plans have been filed for a six story building to go up on Roosevelt Avenue.
The new building, to be located at 65-25 Roosevelt Avenue, will replace a 2-story attached house that is scheduled to be demolished.…
January 2, By Michael Florio
Kennedy Chicken opened in Jackson Heights Thursday offering much more than just fried chicken.
The restaurant, which opened on the corner of Northern Blvd and 90th Street, offers a broad menu from pizza to kebabs.…
December 31, Staff Report
An East Elmhurst man struck his brother several times in the head him with a baseball bat on Sunday, according to police.
Rudy Demonteverde, 18, smacked his brother with a bat about five times following a dispute in their East Elmhurst home,…
December 30, By Michael Florio
Police are searching for a man who robbed an East Elmhurst bank yesterday afternoon.
The suspect entered a Santander Bank branch located at 75-81 31st Ave at about 1:10 pm, displayed a gun and demanded money,…
December 30, By Michael Florio
Police are searching for a driver who struck a fruit stand vendor on Christmas Day and took off.
A black SUV struck the fruit stand at the corner of 82nd Street and 37th Ave at 8:46 am on Christmas morning and then fled the scene,…
Dec. 29, Staff Report
Shake Shack, the trendy burger joint, is opening its first Queens location outside of JFK Airport and Citi Field tomorrow.
The establishment will be located at Queens Center Mall at 90-15 Queens Blvd.
The burgers,…
December 29, By Michael Florio
A wrongful death suit is in the works against Burger King following the demise of a woman at its Jackson Heights location three months ago.
Shirley McCarthy, 47, died after suffering from seizure-like symptoms inside the bathroom at the 37-07 82nd Street store on Sept.…
December 28, By Michael Florio
State Senator Jose Peralta is looking to legalize and regulate hoverboards.
Peralta, along with Councilman Andy King from the Bronx, will hold a news conference on the steps of City Hall tomorrow, to discuss legislation that would legalize the popular self-balancing scooter known as a hoverboard.…
December 24, By Michael Florio
Jackson Heights residents will have the opportunity to sing and dance in an authentic Three Kings Day celebration.
The celebration will start at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 3 at Manuel de Dios Unanue Triangle,…