August 19, By Michael Florio
A pedestrian is in critical condition after a taxi backed into him at a Jackson Heights crosswalk this morning, according to the NYPD.
The man was crossing 74th Street, at the intersection with 37th Ave,…
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BQE lane closures expected while Woodside bridges are repainted
August 18, By Michael Florio
The DOT will be spending the next 10 weeks painting two Woodside bridges that go over the Brooklyn Queens Expressway– a job that will require lane closures on the BQE.
The DOT will begin the project on the 69th Street Bridge and the Woodside Avenue Bridge starting Friday.…
Residents can apply for Municipal IDs at Jackson Heights Library in Sept.
August 18, By Michael Florio
Residents will be able to apply for the city’s municipal ID cards next month in Jackson Heights.
The city is setting up an IDNYC pop-up shop in the Jackson Heights library, located at 35-51 81st Street,…
MTA reducing service on several Queens lines through Sept. 4
August 17, By Michael Florio
Many Queens subway riders can expect slower rush hour commutes over next three weeks.
The E, F, M and R subway lines will run less frequently during the morning and evening hours—in order for the MTA to rebuild sections of the express tracks along the Queens Boulevard routes.…
Jackson Heights Man Charged With Kidnapping & Raping Ex-Girlfriend
August 16, By Christian Murray
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly kidnapping and raping his ex girlfriend during a day-long ordeal Saturday, according to police.
Jonathan Coronel, who lives in Jackson Heights, allegedly ran into his 18-year-old ex girlfriend near a shoe store on the corner of 81st Street and Northern Boulevard around 9:30 Saturday.…
Corona pervert sentenced to between 5 and 15 years
August 14, Staff Report
A 24-year-old Corona man was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison Tuesday for inducing young girls to engage in sexual performances via video chat, which he recorded.
Jorel Fowler, of 57th Avenue, pleaded guilty on July 10,…
Bangladeshi/Pakistani market to take over Jackson Heights Food Court
The mystery behind the Jackson Heights Food Court is no more.
Ittadi Bazar, a Bangladeshi and Pakistani restaurant/market, is moving into the space that had previously been occupied by the food court, located at 73-07 37th Road, which mysteriously closed last month.…
Bicyclist found dead on East Elmhurst Street, heart attack likely cause
August 13, By Michael Florio
A bicyclist was found dead on an East Elmhurst street yesterday after reportedly suffering a heart attack.
Rubelio Restrepo, 59, was discovered lying on the street at about 2:35 pm near the intersection of 30th Ave and 92nd Street,…
Astoria boutique Lockwood to open Jackson Heights store by early September
August 12, By Michael Florio
The owner of a lifestyle store in Astoria plans to open a satellite operation on 37th Avenue by the beginning of September.
Lockwood, which primarily sells house ware and children’s items, is expected to open at 77-13 37th Ave by Sept.…
Jackson Heights-based bicycle group plans food tour through Astoria
August 12, By Michael Florio
A group of bicyclists calling for more bike lanes in western Queens is launching a monthly bike ride to take advantage of the culture and arts on offer in the district.
This month’s bike ride will focus on food—and is being called the Queens Bike Food Tour—where participants will ride to Astoria and try several Astoria eateries.…