August 27, By Michael Florio
A pedestrian who was hit by a taxi in Jackson Heights last week while crossing the street has died, according to police.
Amit Roy, 55, was crossing 74th Street, at the intersection with 37th Ave,…
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Viva La Comida, popular Jackson Heights festival, to take place Sept 19
August 28, By Michael Florio
A popular food and culture festival is returning for a fourth straight year.
Viva La Comida, hosted by the 82nd Street Partnership, will once again bring food, art and entertainment to the neighborhood this year on September 19th from 12 pm to 7 pm.…
Man shot on 90th Street, police search for victim
August 26, By Michael Florio
An unidentified man was shot on 90th Street Sunday night.
Five to six shots were fired at the man in front of 37-55 90th Street at approximately 7 pm, according to the NYPD.
The victim was shot but fled the scene,…
Jackson Heights’ small businesses hit with fewer fines in 2015
August 25, By Christian Murray
The amount of money New York City has been collecting in fines from western Queens business owners has dropped significantly in the past year as the City continues to shed its ‘gotcha’ inspection culture.…
37th Avenue fabric store expands into new space
August 25, By Michael Florio
A 37th Avenue fabric store is about to get a whole lot bigger.
Amit Fabrics & Saree Palace, located at 75-04 37th Ave, is taking over the space next door that was previously occupied by the sandwich shop Subway(75-06 37th Ave),…
East Elmhurst homeless shelter opens, families move in
August 24, By Jackie Strawbridge
Homeless families began moving into a new shelter at the former Clarion Hotel today.
The City’s newest shelter, which is located across from LaGuardia Airport at 94th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, serves families with children and has 169 units,…
Two men pose as cops, demand IDs and take cash from victims’ wallets, according to Queens DA
August 24, By Michael Florio
Two men have been arrested after posing as police officers and swiping their victims’ credit cards and cash, after stopping them to see their identification, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
Wilfredo Rodriguez,…
De Blasio to open homeless shelter at East Elmhurst hotel, Daily News reports
August 23, Staff Report
Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to open a homeless shelter at the Clarion Hotel in East Elmhurst Monday, reports the Daily News
.
The announcement comes just two months after the Department of Homeless Services told the JacksonHeightsPost
that it was not eyeing up the 94-00 Ditmars Blvd site despite strong rumors that it was.…
Jackson Heights ‘Dad Beer Meetup’ a success, another event planned
August 22, By Michael Florio
A Jackson Heights man who organized a get-together for neighborhood dads last month is putting on another event at a local bar after deeming the first meeting a success.
Johnny Goldstein, a Jackson Heights father who organized the event,…
600 ConEd customers in Jackson Heights without power last night
August 20, By Michael Florio
Nearly 600 ConEd customers in Jackson Heights were without power last night.
Residents on 75th Street between 35th Ave and 37th Ave were without electricity for nearly four hours, according to ConEd spokesman, Sidney Alvarez.…