May 23, By Michael Florio
The plan to upgrade Diversity Plaza was approved by Community Board 3 Thursday night, marking one of the final steps before the plans are implemented.
The plan, which now goes to the Public Design Commission for final approval, …
May 22, By Jackie Strawbridge
In 2014, more than two decades after the Queens Pride Parade was born, Mayor Bill de Blasio became the first mayor to march in the event; this year, he will lead the parade as a Grand Marshal.…
May 21, By Michael Florio
Despite an uptick in shootings, crime continues to fall in the greater Jackson Heights area.
Captain Brian Hennessy, commander of the 115th precinct that covers Jackson Heights and north Corona, reported that the number of crimes fell nearly 5% for the 28 day period through May 17,…
May 28, By Michael Florio
As a mean to increase public safety, new lampposts and LED lights are being installed along Roosevelt Avenue from 90th Street to 111th Street.
The new lighting will replace the current fixtures, thereby increasing visibility underneath the elevated No.…
May 18, By Michael Florio
The suspect wanted for a fatal shooting on Roosevelt Avenue two weeks ago has been arrested.
Raul Zamora, 33, was arrested Saturday in connection to the May 5 shooting death of Jorge Manzanarez, which took place near the intersection of Roosevelt Ave and 93rd Street.…
May 15, By Michael Florio
A Brazilian buffet/restaurant is about to open on Roosevelt Avenue.
Aroma Brazil, located at 75-13 Roosevelt Ave, is expected to open on June 8th and will focus on Brazilian barbeque, according to owner Sydney Costa.…
May 14, By Michael Florio
Rental prices are on the rise in Jackson Heights. The average rental price in the neighborhood increased 7.45 percent for the month of April compared to March, according to a MNS Real Estate report.…
May 12, By Michael Florio
Plans to convert the former Pan America Hotel into a permanent homeless shelter remain uncertain after Comptroller Scott Stringer rejected a contract Monday citing concerns for residents’ safety.
The Department of Homeless Services and the non-profit group Samaritan Village had entered into a 5-year contract to turn the 79-00 Queens Blvd hotel building into a permanent transitional housing shelter.…
May 12, By Michael Florio
Police are on the hunt for a suspect who they say fatally shot and killed a man in broad daylight on Roosevelt Ave last week.
The police allege that Raul Zamora, 33, shot and killed Jorge Manzanarez,…
May 6, By Michael Florio
Police are searching for a 61-year-old man who allegedly flashed a female victim on the 7-train last week.
The suspect, identified as Roger Almeida, was riding the Manhattan-bound 7-train on April 26th, when he exposed himself to a 31-year-old female victim at 3:30 pm.…