June 22, By Michael Florio
Crime is on the decline this year in Jackson Heights.
Captain Brian Hennessy of the 115 Precinct spoke last week at Community Board 3’s monthly meeting and said that crime is down 9 percent compared to the same period last year.…
June 22, By Jackie Strawbridge
With the Parks Department having less than 30 employees in Queens to enforce crime and park rules, residents are grappling with the Sisyphean task of keeping the borough’s green space safe and clean.
According to the Parks Department,…
June 20, Staff Report
An acclaimed filmmaker who has been working on a documentary about Jackson Heights for the past year has released his trailer.
Frederick Wiseman, who has won a Peabody Award for his one of his 40 documentaries,…
June 19, By Michael Florio
A popular Mexican eatery will soon be opening its doors in Jackson Heights.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is planning on opening in the neighborhood this fall, according to a company spokeswoman.
The restaurant will be opening on Northern Blvd and 87th Street.…
June 18, By Michael Florio
A new Colombian restaurant opened its doors in Jackson Heights last week.
The restaurant, called Bachue Restaurant and Bar, is located at 86-02 37th Avenue, and offers a variety of Colombian dishes as well as a full bar serving wine,…
June 17, By Michael Florio
Community Board 3 will be hosting its June meeting at Diversity Plaza Thursday.
This will be the third straight year that the board has held its meeting at the well-known venue. It will begin at 7 pm.…
June 17, By Michael Florio
Complaints about speeding and bicyclists riding on the sidewalk were the hot-button issues at last night’s 115th Police Precinct meeting.
Several residents addressed Precinct Captain Nick Ventre at the meeting, alerting him to streets where motorists speed and where wayward cyclists ride on the sidewalk.…
June 16, By Michael Florio
Despite fears from residents and local officials, a shuttered East Elmhurst hotel will not be converted into a homeless shelter, according to the Department of Homeless Services.
Many had feared that the Clarion Hotel LaGuardia Airport,…
June 16, By Michael Florio
The city is looking to install gates at Flushing Meadow-Corona Park to prevent residents from entering the park late at night.
The move is part of an effort by the Parks Department and the NYPD to improve park safety,…
June 15, By Michael Florio
The Q47 bus is likely to have to change its route as a section of 77th Street is likely to be converted into a one-way street.
The popular bus line, which runs from the Marine Air Terminal in LaGuardia Airport to the shops at Atlas Park in Glendale,…