Sept. 24, By Michael Florio
An East Elmhurst school will pilot a first-of-its-kind class unit on infectious disease, inspired by a Sunnyside boy who died of sepsis in 2012.
McClancy Memorial High School will pilot a new science education module designed to teach middle and high school students about infectious diseases,…
Sept. 24, By Michael Florio
A new wine bar will be opening in East Elmhurst next month.
The establishment, called Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar, is set to open at 32-63 87th Street in mid-October, according to owner Patrick Duong.…
Sept. 23, By Michael Florio
A Corona high school is the first New York City public school to provide a dispenser offering free feminine hygiene products.
The girl’s restroom at the High School for Arts and Business, located at 105-25 Horace Harding Expressway North,…
Sept. 23, By Michael Florio
A restaurant and supermarket offering Indian, Bengali and Pakistani food opened in Diversity Plaza earlier this month.
Ittadi Bazaar moved into 73-07 37th Road, which was previously occupied by the Jackson Heights Food Court.…
Sept. 22, By Michael Florio
The owner of a Corona music store has been charged for selling pirated music, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Evaristo Cruz, owner of Poblanos Record Corp., located at 95-10 Roosevelt Ave, allegedly sold illegally-downloaded music to an undercover investigator—via a SD media card.…
Sept. 21, By Michael Florio
A fight broke out in Jackson Heights early Saturday morning, leaving one man with a bloody face lying on the ground.
Two men got into a heated argument that turned to blows near 78th Street and Roosevelt Ave at approximately 4:25 am,…
Sept. 21, By Michael Florio
Several local businesses went before Community Board 3 applying for a liquor license last Thursday and three bars/restaurants were rejected.
In total six businesses from Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and Corona applied for a new liquor license,…
Opinion:
September 20,
By Melissa Orlando, founder of Access Queens/7 Train Blues.
The 2015 State of the Subways Report Card is out and riders in Queens are confused. For the second year in a row,…
Sept. 20, By Michael Florio
A well-known Jackson Heights organization is paying tribute to a number of residents and business leaders who it believes have added to the fabric of the community.
The Jackson Heights Beautification Group, a volunteer group that looks to enhance the neighborhood,…
Sept. 18, By Michael Florio
Viva La Comida is set to have its biggest vendor selection yet this Saturday.
The 82nd Street Partnership has announced the vendors that will attend Viva La Comida, the popular festival that will bring food,…