Mar. 18, 2025 By Bill Parry A man was struck by a 7 train at the 111th Street subway station in Corona early Tuesday morning in an apparent suicide attempt. It was the third incident on the 7 line in five days after a man was killed when he jumped in front of a…
March 14, 2025 By Bill Parry A 13-year-old boy was critically injured when he was struck by a 7 train at the 111th Street subway station in Corona on Friday morning. Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights responded to a 911 call of a victim in need of medical attention at around 8:17… Read more »
March 3, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct and Transit District 20 are looking for two muggers who slashed a 28-year-old 7 train rider who refused to hand over his money on Thursday morning. The victim was standing on the Manhattan-bound platform of the 90th Street-Elmhurst Avenue subway station at 5:06 a.m…. Read more »
Navigating Grand Central Station just got a little easier now that a new passageway to the 7 line has been completed and opened, MTA officials announced on Tuesday. The newly unveiled passageway provides a direct connection between the Flushing, Queens, 7 train and the 4, 5 and 6 lines, making it easier for riders…
Feb. 18, 2025 By jmilitello Feb. 18, 2025 By Jessica Militello Sunnyside’s sushi lovers have something to celebrate—Takesushi, a beloved Japanese restaurant with roots dating back to 1974, is rolling out a special three-course menu as part of the inaugural “Restaurant Week of the Sides.” Located inside Bon Café at 41-31 Queens Blvd., Takesushi has… Read more »
Feb. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry A housing cop from the Bronx prevented a potential tragedy when he spotted a young subway surfer in foggy conditions atop a 7 train entering the Mets-Willets Point subway station last week. Police Officer Huascar Ariasmercedes and Sergeant Daniel Newman, both assigned to Police Service Area 7 in…
Dec. 31, 2024 By emarshall Dec. 31, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed to demolish two 1-story buildings at 54-03 and 54-11 Queens Blvd. in Woodside. According to the applications, these demolitions are being conducted in large part due to concerns about the stability of these structures. No plans have yet been submitted… Read more »
Dec. 12, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are looking for a man who allegedly groped a 17-year-old girl on board a 7 train during the morning rush on Wednesday. The forcible touching incident occurred on a Flushing-bound train approaching the Junction Boulevard subway station… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Permits have been filed for the construction of a new 9-story residential building at 35-20 149th St. in Flushing. Located between 35th Avenue and Northern Boulevard, the proposed development would rise to a height of 91 feet and provide 23,102 square feet of residential space spread across 29…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed a young 7 train rider at the 103rd Street-Corona Plaza subway station during the morning of Thursday, Nov. 21. The 16-year-old victim was standing on the Manhattan-bound platform when… Read more »