Sept. 1, By Michael Florio
The owners of Espresso 77, a popular Jackson Heights café that has been open since 2007, started a fundraiser last month to help underwrite the cost of their $120,000 expansion.
Afzal Hossian and Julie Nymann,…
August 31, By Michael Florio
Anti-gay fliers were distributed throughout sections of Jackson Heights over the weekend.
On Monday some could still be found on car windows along 82nd Street near the intersection of 34th Avenue.
The fliers, written in English and Spanish,…
August 28, By Michael Florio
Lockwood, a lifestyle store that sells houseware and children’s items, opened Thursday at 77-13 37th Ave.
Owner, Mackenzie Farquer, said residents were trickling into her store throughout the day, eager to see a new store in the neighborhood.…
August 28, By Michael Florio
The MTA has announced that it will be opening its highly-anticipated 34th Street/Hudson Yards stop on September 13.
The stop is about a mile from the Times Square-42nd Street station and is located at 34th Street and 11th Avenue.…
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,…
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.…
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,…
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.…
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),…
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,…