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IS 145 Wins $10,000, City Recognition For Dual Language Education

December 8, By Michael Florio

IS 145’s dual language program has been selected to serve as a model for schools around the city.

Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina selected IS 145, the Joseph Pultizer School, as part of the Citywide Model Dual Language Program.…

Bruson Building Reconstruction Nears Completion

December 7, By Laura A. Shepard

Construction is almost finished at the Bruson Building more than year and a half after it was ravaged by fire.

Most of the scaffolding at 74-09 37th Ave. has been removed and owner Craig Bruno said he hopes to wrap up by New Year’s.…

Elmhurst house fire leaves nine injured, including one critically

Dec. 7, Staff Report

A fire erupted inside an Elmhurst house early this morning, leaving nine injured.

The blaze broke out at 42-67 Ketcham Street, off Britton Ave, at around 4:20 am Monday in a three-story private house, according to the FDNY.…

Neighbors Discuss Dangerous Stretch Of Astoria Blvd With DOT

December 4, By Michael Florio

Residents had the opportunity to voice their opinions on how to make a dangerous stretch of Astoria Boulevard safer at a workshop this week.

The corridor – Astoria Boulevard between 77th and 92nd Streets – has proven to be one of the most difficult for pedestrians to cross.…

Planet Fitness files plans to open on Roosevelt Ave/86th Street

December 4, By Laura A Shepard

Four recently vacated store fronts on Roosevelt Avenue are likely to be converted into a Planet Fitness if permits are approved.

The budget gym filed permits with the Department of Buildings on Nov.…

Woman raped this morning in Jackson Heights, police say

Dec. 4, Staff Report

A 40-year-old woman was raped in Jackson Heights in the early hours this morning, according to police.

The suspect approached the woman on 83rd Street just before 1 am and forced her into a back yard.…

Red Cross To Distribute Free Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Alarms

December 3, By Michael Florio

The Red Cross will distribute free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout Jackson Heights this Saturday.

The Red Cross will have hundreds of staff members and volunteers going to Jackson Heights to install 10-year smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in homes that do not have working devices.…

Community Scrambling To Save Historic Farmhouse

December 3, By Laura A Shepard

An old farmhouse in Elmhurst, the last of its kind, is at risk of being bulldozed and forgotten.

Demolition plans have been approved for the farmhouse, which is located at 90-11 56th Ave.…

Christmas-Themed Bike Tour Will Ride To Queens Museum

December 2, By Michael Florio

Jackson Heights residents will have the opportunity to take a bike ride with Santa Claus this weekend.

The Queens Bike Initiative will host a holiday bike ride on Sunday at 9 a.m. The group will meet in Travers Park,…