December 10, By Michael Flor
io
State Senator Jose Peralta urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase pedestrian safety at Northern Blvd and Junction Blvd following a fatal hit-and-run that took place there Tuesday.
Ovidio Jaremillo, 17, from East Elmhurst,…
December 10, Staff Report
A Jackson Heights woman has been charged with manslaughter after a car crash in Bayside that killed a mother and her two daughters.
She faces 15 years in prison if convicted.
The fatal collision occurred on 210th Street in Bayside,…
December 9, By Christian Murray
A New York State Assembly bill is currently being drafted based on the controversial proposal to toll the free East River Bridges, including the Queensboro, according the advocacy group Move NY.
The bill is expected to be introduced in the State Assembly in spring,…
December 9, Staff Report
A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday night while attempting to cross Northern Blvd., by Junction Blvd.
A black Toyota Camry plowed into 17-year-old Jaremello Ovidio, from East Elmhurst, at the intersection of Northern Blvd and Junction Blvd at around 10:50 pm, …
December 8, By Jackie Strawbridge
The City Council overwhelmingly approved a bill Monday that will allow taxpayer dollars to fund security guards at private schools.
Under the legislation, the City will provide up to $19.8 million to fund unarmed security guards at private schools that request them,…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…