November 18, Staff Report
The New York Times
has released a video that takes an in-depth look at Jackson Heights with a focus on the neighborhood’s ethnic diversity, architecture and history.
The video is part of the Times
monthly “Block by Block” series.…
November 17, Staff Report
An intoxicated cyclist struck a vehicle on Tuesday morning in Elmhurst.
The cyclist was riding in the opposite direction of traffic near 43rd Avenue and 94th Street, intoxicated, when he rode into a vehicle, according to the NYPD.…
November 16, By Laura A. Shepard
“Enough is enough,” State Sen. Jose Peralta declared. “We’re sick and tired of individuals getting hurt and we’re sick and tired of individuals dying.”
He was referring to the many traffic-related injuries and fatalities that have occurred near the intersection of Elmhurst Avenue and Case Street.…
November 14, Staff Report
Community and faith leaders will join together Sunday to pray for peace and remember the 129-plus victims killed in a wave of terrorist attacks that struck Paris on Friday night.
The Jackson Heights event is scheduled to take place at Diversity Plaza,…
November 13, By Christian Murray
The City’s push to amend the zoning code as a means to promote the construction of affordable housing was approved by Community Board 3 last night in what proved to be a tight vote.…
November 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Local elected officials will host a workshop-style discussion with neighbors and the Department of Transportation next month regarding a dangerous section of Astoria Boulevard.
The traffic safety planning session will collect the community’s ideas on how to improve safety on Astoria Boulevard from 77th Street to 92nd Street,…
November 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
Jackson Heights and Corona have among the highest percentages Citywide of residents lacking health insurance, according to City Comptroller Scott Stringer.
Stringer released data Monday indicating that the neighborhoods of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst/Corona each have uninsured rates of 22.2 percent – the second highest rate in the City after Sunnywide/Woodside (22.5 percent).…
November 11, By Michael Florio
A new shop for glasses and eye care will open in Jackson Heights tomorrow.
Visionworks will open at 37-52 82nd St., in the location previously occupied by Radio Shack.
The shop will offer full service optical care with Doctors of optometry,…
November 11, By Laura A. Shepard
The MTA is giving Elmhurst its LIRR stop back.
The station, which was closed and demolished in 1985, will be rebuilt and will include two new platforms, along with staircases, platform railings, platform shelters,…
November 10, By Laura A. Shepard
If you have a question for the mayor, you may get to ask him yourself at a town hall meeting Thursday night.
Councilman Daniel Dromm and several community groups will host the town hall with Mayor Bill de Blasio,…