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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.…

Gothic Cabinet closes its 37th Avenue store

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,…

Six story building to go up next to houses on Roosevelt Avenue

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.…

Kennedy Chicken opens in Jackson Heights

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.…

Man brandishing gun robs East Elmhurst bank

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,…

Driver in an SUV strikes fruit stand vendor and flees, police say

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,…

Shake Shack to open at Queens Center Mall Wednesday

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,…

Burger King on 82nd Street faces wrongful death lawsuit

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.…