July 27, By Hannah Wulkan
A Manhattan man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison Tuesday for firing a gun at two New York Police officers in Jackson Heights in 2011, according to the Queens District Attorney.…
July 26, By Michael Florio
The Department of Transportation started work Monday on its controversial plan to add bicycle lanes and safety features to Queens Blvd between 74th Street and Eliot Ave.
The DOT expects the work on the 1.2 mile stretch to end by early fall.…
July 26, By Michael Florio
A man is fighting for his life after he was discovered unconscious under the Long Island Expressway in Corona Saturday morning.
Police responded to a 7:45 am call and discovered the victim unconscious and unresponsive,…
July 25, Staff Report
A bicyclist was struck by a car in Elmhurst earlier this month, suffered what appeared to be minor injuries and then died days later, the police announced Friday.
Antonio Flores, the victim, was struck by a car while riding eastbound on Broadway on July 7 at about 8:05 am.…
July 25, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a woman at knife point on the Corona Plaza 7-train platform in May.
The man approached the 44-year-old victim at the station, located at 103rd Street and Roosevelt Ave,…
July 22, By Michael Florio
A Mexican song and dance concert will be returning to Travers Park for a sixth year.
Students from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will perform in Travers Park this Sunday at 3 pm. The event is free.…
July 21, By Michael Florio
The second annual Sunnyside Post Mile is set to take place around the streets of Sunnyside and Woodside in September.
The event, scheduled for Sept. 10, is for both runners and walkers, and the goal is to raise funds for a number of local groups.…
Op-ed by Melissa Orlando and Brandon Mosley, Access Queens
This week, Governor Cuomo, along with MTA Chair Thomas Prendergast and NYCT President Ronnie Hakim unveiled a plan to revitalize and modernize New York City’s subways.
The Governor announced plans to add 1,025 new subway cars with wider doors and modern features – including 750 “Open Car End” designed-cars,…
July 20, By Michael Florio
Elected officials are looking to shut down a Jackson Heights newsstand that was recently installed despite community opposition.
State Sen. Jose Peralta launched a petition last week as part of his attempt to remove the newsstand from the corner of 37th Avenue and 76th Street.…
July 19, Staff Report
A Yorkie was snatched from the stoop of a North Corona home last week and surveillance cameras captured the thief in the act.
The dog, called Linda, was on the front porch after it ran outside an open front door,…