July 15, By Michael Florio
Jackson Heights will soon be home of a Banana Republic outlet.
The clothing chain will be opening a location at 37-41 82nd Street this Fall, according to Sean Piazza, spokesman for Gap Inc., which owns Banana republic.…
July 14, By Michael Florio
Local advocates are calling for Diwali, the five-day festival of lights celebrated by those in the Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities, to be recognized as a holiday in New York City public schools.…
July 14, By Michael Florio
A new Japanese restaurant and sake bar opened last week in Jackson Heights.
Sake Bar by Zabb opened on July 4th in the basement level at 71-28 Roosevelt Ave, according to owner Palm TangJuntuk.…
July 13, By Michael Florio
Travers Park is set to undergo a makeover.
On July 18, the Parks Department will unveil redesign plans at 11:30am at the park, which is located on 34th Avenue between 77th and 78th Street.…
July 12, By Michael Florio
A newly formed bike advocacy group has started a campaign for additional bike lanes in several western Queens neighborhoods.
Called Queens Bike, the group was formed in the past two weeks by resident Sergio Pecanha’s idea to connect Jackson Heights residents to various parks throughout western Queens via bike lanes.…
July 9, By Michael Florio
The 82nd Street Partnership aims to complete the expansion of its controversial Business Improvement District (BID) by next summer.
The partnership currently operates the BID on 82nd Street, from 37th Ave to Baxter Ave,…
July 8, By Michael Florio
A man fell asleep on the 7-train and had his pants pocket cut open and his wallet removed, according to police.
The 28-year-old victim was riding the 7-train near 74th Street on Sunday, May 31st,…
July 7, By Michael Florio
A Jackson Heights resident is launching the first ever Jackson Heights Jazz Festival this summer.
Joe Knipes, 45, a professional jazz musician and long time Jackson Heights resident, is hosting performances and a one-day jazz academy over two weekends.…
July 6, By Michael Florio
Jackson Heights is set once again to hold free, outdoor film screenings this summer.
The couple behind the Queens World Film Festival is returning to Jackson Heights for the fifth straight year to host a series of outdoor screenings in the neighborhood.…
July 5, By Michael Florio
After months of waiting, Jackson Heights residents will now have the opportunity to dine at a new Brazilian buffet.
Aroma Brazil, located at 75-13 Roosevelt Ave, opened at the end of June, after a growing buzz in the community,…