January 12, By Jackie Strawbridge
The Parks Department has denied all current applications for large-scale festivals at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, nixing three major concert events that had been planned for this year.
According to the agency, Parks decided against permitting any large,…
January 12, Staff Report
A fire that ripped through a Jackson Heights home last week was caused by faulty kitchen wires, according to the FDNY.
The fire erupted at 34-44 85th Street on January 8th at 6:04 pm, the FDNY said.…
January 12, By Michael Florio
Espresso 77, the popular Jackson Heights café, has closed for expansion.
The coffee shop, located at 35-77 77th Street, will be shut for a month in order for construction to take place.
“Starting Monday,…
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January 11, Staff Report
A Jackson Heights man has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly slamming his girlfriend’s three-year-old Chihuahua against the floor, killing the animal, during a verbal dispute yesterday afternoon.
The alleged incident was witnessed by the girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter,…
January 11, Staff Report
An Elmhurst community activist was killed in a collision on Astoria Boulevard yesterday afternoon.
Robert Valdes-Clausell, a member of the Newtown Civic Association, was driving eastbound on Astoria Boulevard, near 77th Street, when he lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a concrete barrier,…
January 8, By Jackie Strawbridge
Design plans for the final step in the sweeping, $500 million renovation of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will go before Queens and City officials next week.
On Monday, the USTA will present their plans for the new,…
January 7, Staff Report
When it runs, its riders often get great views.
Prolific YouTuber DJ Hammer released a time-lapse of a rush-hour ride on the 7 train from the Hudson Yards station to Main Street in Queens.
The video,…
January 6, By Jackie Strawbridge
A proposed tuition-free charter middle school hopes to open in the Jackson Heights/Corona/East Elmhurst area by next year.
The fifth through eighth grade college prep school, called Forte Preparatory Academy, is currently searching for space to open.…
January 4, Staff Report
Gothic Cabinet, which specializes in moderately-priced furniture, closed down its Jackson Heights location at the end of December.
The company, which operates about 20 stores across New York, closed down its 82-18 37th Avenue operation after its lease came to an end and it was unable to renew it,…