February 23, By Michael Florio
Local officials will discuss the reported rise in knife slashings across New York City at a town hall meeting scheduled for next week.
The crime of slicing someone with a knife has been on the rise in New York City,…
February 22, By Michael Florio
The Department of Transportation received a green light last week to tackle some confusing and dangerous sections of Astoria Boulevard.
Community Board 3 approved the agency’s plans for various traffic safety improvement projects on Astoria Boulevard from 77th Street to Ditmars Boulevard.…
February 22, By Michael Florio
A popular women’s boutique will close its doors this weekend.
Prima Donna, located at 37-47 82 St., will shutter for good on Saturday, according to a store manager who did not wish to disclose his name.…
February 19, By Michael Florio
A Roosevelt Avenue Chinese restaurant has made progress in its application for a liquor license, despite some community resistance and a State regulation. Chao Hong, a Chinese restaurant at 78-13 Roosevelt Ave., brought its application before Community Board 3 last night.…
February 19, Staff Report
Three men yelled gay slurs as they robbed and assaulted a man in Jackson Heights.
The victim was walking near Roosevelt Ave and 81st Street at 2 am Wednesday morning, when the men attacked him,…
February 18, By Michael Florio
A massive new gym will be opening on Roosevelt Avenue this spring.
Planet Fitness, which will be located at 86-01 Roosevelt Ave., will be a 17,000-square-foot, 2-story facility, according to co-owners James and Jeff Innocenti,…
February 18, By Christian Murray
New York City school children who live in Irish communities would be granted a day off school to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day if a Queens State Senator’s bill becomes law.
State Sen. Tony Avella,…
Feb. 17, By Christian Murray
A police officer from the 115th Precinct was praised by her precinct commander Tuesday for her role in rescuing nearly 70 animals from a Jackson Heights home three weeks ago.
The precinct received an anonymous tip on Jan.…
February 16, By Jackie Strawbridge
7 train service was halted during the afternoon commute today, after a Queens-bound train suffered what passengers described as an adrenaline-inducing incident.
According to the MTA, the train had a “mechanical problem” at the Hunters Point Avenue stop at 4:30 p.m.…
February 12, By Michael Florio
A Queens Boulevard safety revamp will hit the road in the coming months.
The Department of Transportation has started planning an “operational” project for Queens Boulevard between 73rd Street and Eliot Avenue, a busy corridor that runs past the Queens Center Mall.…