April 18, Staff Report
A man wanted by police for allegedly slashing a livery cab driver in Corona Saturday as well as for questioning concerning a Manhattan murder was apprehended in Astoria this morning.
William Smith, 53, was nabbed by police at the corner of Ditmars Blvd and 31st Street at 11 am Monday,…
April 18, Staff Report
The police are searching for a man who slashed a livery cab driver in Corona early Saturday who is also wanted for questioning regarding a murder that took place in Manhattan on Friday.
The suspect,…
April 15, By Michael Florio
A new Dunkin’ Donuts location has opened in Jackson Heights.
The popular chain opened at 87-10 Northern Blvd. on March 24, according to a company spokesperson.
The expansion is nothing new for Dunkin’ Donuts.…
April 14, By Michael Florio
A Japanese restaurant will be opening on 37th Avenue next month.
Teriyaki Factory, a Japanese restaurant that plans to focus on–obviously–teriyaki dishes, will be taking over the space formerly occupied by the Subway sandwich shop at 83-12 37th Ave,…
April 12, By Michael Florio
Jackson Heights residents will gather at Diversity Plaza to watch the Democratic debate live on Thursday night.
Jeff Orlick, a member of Friends of Diversity Plaza, will host a screening of the debate on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m.…
April 11, Staff Report
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made a stop in Jackson Heights on Monday while campaigning before the New York primary next week.
Clinton joined U.S. Rep Joseph Crowley at the Jackson Diner, located at 37-47 74th St.,…
April 8, Staff Report
A woman was arrested on Thursday after sending a young boy to steal a baby stroller.
Raysa Duran, 27, was arrested yesterday at 4:45 p.m. for directing a young boy to steal a stroller off a porch near 35th Ave and 97th Street on Sunday,…
April 7, By Michael Florio
Local politicians are looking to increase the use of speed cameras around schools.
State Sen. Jose Peralta and Assemblyman Michael DenDekker unveiled legislation on Thursday that would crack down on speeding through the use of additional speed cameras.…
April 6, By Christian Murray
As residential towers go up and rezonings appear on the horizon, many 7 train commuters are skeptical that a years-long, $1 billion revamp of the line will alleviate overcrowding.
Ronnie Hakim, the president of MTA New York City Transit,…
April 5, Staff Report
A New Jersey man was arrested after he masturbated on the subway last month.
Haljilj Hodzic, 20, was arrested following his lewd actions on March 19, police said.
Hodzic put his hands in his pants and masturbated as he stared at a 33-year-old woman,…