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Man Arrested For Assault Of 69-Year-Old, Says He Was Protecting Family

November 23, Staff Report

A man who lived in the homeless shelter that was formerly the Pan Am Hotel was arrested for assaulting a 69-year-old man near P.S. 102 in October, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.

David McLean was arraigned on Wednesday for an altercation that occurred on Oct.…

Crowley votes against bill that would stifle Syrian refugees entry into America

November 20, By Michael Florio

Congressman Joseph Crowley voted against a controversial bill yesterday that would essentially halt Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States.

Congressman Joseph Crowley spoke out against the bill (H.R. 4038) which calls for increasing the screening process for refugees trying to make it into America.…

Caffe Bene opens today on 37th Avenue

November 20, Staff Report

The newest place to grab a cup of coffee, hang out or sit with a laptop opened today at 80-27 37th avenue in Jackson Heights.

Caffe Bene, a Korean franchise with 1,600 locations worldwide, is known for its waffles and honey breads,…

Banana Republic Opens On 82nd Street

November 19, By Laura A. Shepard

A new Banana Republic store opened its doors for the first time this morning on 82nd street in Jackson Heights.

Associate manager Derek Kok says the store, which is located at 82nd Street and 37th Avenue,…

DOT Collects Queens Boulevard Safety Concerns

November 18, By Laura A. Shepard

The Department of Transportation is bringing safety features to new segments of Queens Boulevard, a notoriously dangerous road.

The latest corridor to receive DOT attention is the busy commercial stretch from 74th Street to Eliot Avenue,…

FDNY rescues 3-week-old baby from Corona building

November 18, Staff Report

A 3-week-old baby was rescued from a building after a fire broke out in Corona last night.

A fire broke out in a two-story brick building located at 34-40 106th Street at 9:30 pm last night,…

NY Times profiles Jackson Heights

November 18, Staff Report

The New York Times
has released a video that takes an in-depth look at Jackson Heights with a focus on the neighborhood’s ethnic diversity, architecture and history.

The video is part of the Times
monthly “Block by Block” series.…

Intoxicated Cyclist Hospitalized After Collision With Car

November 17, Staff Report

An intoxicated cyclist struck a vehicle on Tuesday morning in Elmhurst.

The cyclist was riding in the opposite direction of traffic near 43rd Avenue and 94th Street, intoxicated, when he rode into a vehicle, according to the NYPD.…

Peralta Pushes DOT For Roosevelt Avenue Safety Overhaul

November 16, By Laura A. Shepard

“Enough is enough,” State Sen. Jose Peralta declared. “We’re sick and tired of individuals getting hurt and we’re sick and tired of individuals dying.”

He was referring to the many traffic-related injuries and fatalities that have occurred near the intersection of Elmhurst Avenue and Case Street.…

Candlelight Vigil for Paris, takes place at Diversity Plaza Sunday

November 14, Staff Report

Community and faith leaders will join together Sunday to pray for peace and remember the 129-plus victims killed in a wave of terrorist attacks that struck Paris on Friday night.

The Jackson Heights event is scheduled to take place at Diversity Plaza,…