November 25, Staff Report
A motorist received up to eight years in prison for striking and killing a pedestrian while driving drunk, according to the Queens District Attorney.
Florida resident Romulo Mejia, 43, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated.…
November 25, Staff Report
Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a Dunkin’ Donuts store in Jackson Heights earlier this month after pretending to have a gun.
The suspect entered the 37-03 95th Street location on Nov.…
November 25, Staff Report
The police have released a video of a suspect who allegedly shot a man multiple times in the back on Roosevelt Ave earlier this month.
The suspect was fighting with a female outside Centro Billiards and Sports on Roosevelt Ave,…
November 24, Staff Report
Two alleged drug smugglers busted with 20 kilograms of cocaine face up to 20 years in prison if they are convicted, according to the District Attorney’s office.
Nolvia Lili Amador Manueles and Monica Lucia Venegas Grimaldo have been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and conspiracy for allegedly transporting 20 kilograms of cocaine from Texas to New York.…
November 24, By Michael Florio
Chipotle will open its new Jackson Heights location in the coming weeks.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, the popular burrito chain, will open on Northern Boulevard and 87th Street on Dec. 10, according to a company spokesperson.…
November 23, By Laura A. Shepard
The end is looming for the ornate but decrepit vacant movie theater on 82nd Street, as its soon-to-be new owner plans to demolish it within the next few months.
The property, located at 40-31 82nd St.,…
November 23, Staff Report
A man who lived in the homeless shelter that was formerly the Pan Am Hotel was arrested for assaulting a 69-year-old man near P.S. 102 in October, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office.
David McLean was arraigned on Wednesday for an altercation that occurred on Oct.…
November 20, By Michael Florio
Congressman Joseph Crowley voted against a controversial bill yesterday that would essentially halt Syrian and Iraqi refugees from coming to the United States.
Congressman Joseph Crowley spoke out against the bill (H.R. 4038) which calls for increasing the screening process for refugees trying to make it into America.…
November 20, Staff Report
The newest place to grab a cup of coffee, hang out or sit with a laptop opened today at 80-27 37th avenue in Jackson Heights.
Caffe Bene, a Korean franchise with 1,600 locations worldwide, is known for its waffles and honey breads,…
November 19, By Laura A. Shepard
A new Banana Republic store opened its doors for the first time this morning on 82nd street in Jackson Heights.
Associate manager Derek Kok says the store, which is located at 82nd Street and 37th Avenue,…