Police Searching for Three Suspects Who Brutally Beat a Homeless Man on a Flushing Street: NYPD
March 14, 2019, By Meghan Sackman
Police are searching for three men who brutally attacked a panhandler on a Flushing street earlier this month.
Flushing Post
College Point Group Hires Lawyer to Fight City’s Plan to Open Shelter
March 7, 2019 By Jon Cronin
The opponents of a proposed homeless shelter in College Point have retained a lawyer as they get ready to do battle with the Department of Homeless Services.
Man Punched, Slashed in Main Street 7 Train Station Attack: NYPD
March 6, 2019 Staff Report
A man was punched and slashes at the Main Street 7 station earlier this week in an attack that sent him to the hospital, according to authorities.
Flushing Toddler’s 2018 Death After Allegedly Being Beat by Mother Ruled a Homicide
March 5, 2019 Staff Report
The death of a one-year-old Flushing girl who died in late 2018 after her mother allegedly beat her and her twin brother has been ruled a homicide, according to the city medical examiner’s office.
Two Men Wanted for Flushing Home Invasion: NYPD
March 2, 2019 By Christian Murray
The police are searching for two men who barged their way into a woman’s Flushing apartment, before assaulting her and attempting to rob her.
Greenpoint Post
Pop-Up Upcycled Fabric Market Taking Place This Weekend in Williamsburg
March 21, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Local non-profit FABSCRAP is hosting a sustainable market this weekend, featuring designers who have crafted clothing and accessories out of upcycled fabrics purchased from FABSCRAP.
Mama Pho Vietnamese Restaurant Opening This Month in Greenpoint
March 21, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Vietnamese restaurant Mama Pho will be opening up shop later this month in Greenpoint.
Transit Advocate Group Petitions City To Implement Cancelled L Train Mitigation Plans
March 21, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
New York City-based transit advocate group Transportation Alternatives is petitioning the city to reimplement the transit mitigation plan that was called off with the cancellation of the full L train shutdown by Governor Andrew Cuomo in January.
Man Steals Woman’s iPhone At Lorimer Street J/M Station: NYPD
March 19, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole a woman’s iPhone at the Lorimer Street J/M subway station last week.
Cuomo, Local Officials Organize Citizen Preparedness Training Event in Williamsburg
March 19, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Elected officials are offering constituents the opportunity to be trained in disaster preparedness at an event in Williamsburg this week.
Jackson Heights Post
Queens Had the Highest Number of TB Cases Among the Five Boroughs Last Year: Report
March 21, 2019, By Meghan Sackman
More people were diagnosed with Tuberculosis in Queens last year than in any other borough, according to a report released by the NYC Health Department on Monday.
Peruvian Restaurant To Open on 37th Avenue; Owner Relocates Eatery From Astoria
March 20, 2019 By Meghan Sackman
A Peruvian restaurant is opening in Jackson Heights this month after a year-long legal battle forced its owner to flee his Astoria location.
Gang-Related Graffiti To Be Removed Wednesday, 48 Buildings to be Cleaned
March 19, 2019 By Meghan Sackman
Residents and city workers will be removing graffiti Wednesday to help combat a problem that has been plaguing Jackson Heights and surrounding neighborhoods in recent times.
Man Found Dead in Jackson Heights Apartment: NYPD
March 18, 2019, By Meghan Sackman
The police are investigating the cause of death of a man who died inside his Jackson Heights apartment this morning.
Queens City Council Members Score High on Environmental Report Cards; Five Receive Perfect Score
March 15, 2019 By Meghan Sackman
All 14 city council members who represent Queens districts received high scores on their efforts to pass green legislation in 2018, according to a report released by the New York League of Conservation Voters last week.
Forest Hills Post
Police Looking For Man Who ‘Manipulated Himself’ in Front of Woman on E Train: NYPD
March 22, 2019 By Christian Murray
The police are looking for a man who exposed himself in front of a woman on an E train at the 71st Street/Continental station on Wednesday.
Lawmakers Pass Bill To Install Speed Cameras in Every Public School Zone
March 21, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
The New York State Senate and Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that will establish the use of speed cameras in 750 school zones across the five boroughs.
Station Square to Reopen in May, Restoration of Brick Roadway Almost Complete
March 20, 2019 By Jon Cronin
The restoration of the brick roadway at Station Square is nearly complete and the historic area is expected to reopen to traffic in May.
Mural Dedicated to Famed Forest Hills Resident Helen Keller To Go Up in May
March 19, 2019 By Jon Cronin
Two international artists will be painting a mural that pays tribute to Helen Keller in Forest Hills in May, near where the famed blind and deaf activist and author once lived.
DOT To Move Ahead With Phase IV of Queens Boulevard Redesign, But Construction Date Remains Unknown
March 18, 2019 By Jon Cronin
The Department of Transportation is moving ahead with its plan to redesign Queens Boulevard between Yellowstone Boulevard and Union Turnpike but it has not provided any details as to when construction will begin.
Astoria Post
Residents Have 13 Choices on how to Spend $1 Million, Voting Begins March 30
March 21, 2019 By Christian Murray
Astoria residents will get to decide how to spend $1 million in coming weeks.
Troubled Steinway Bar Applies to Get Liquor License Reinstated; Community Board 1 Says No
March 21, 2019 By Meghan Sackman
Community Board 1 unanimously rejected a problematic bar’s request to get its liquor license reinstated earlier this week after the State Liquor Authority (SLA) revoked it in November 2018.
Two Men Robbed at Knifepoint While Breaking Into Abandoned LIC House: NYPD
March 20, 2019 By Meghan Sackman
Two men who broke into an abandoned apartment building in Long Island City were robbed by a pair of fellow trespassers at knifepoint on Monday, according to police.
Victoria’s Secret Closes Steinway Street Location, As Company Jettisons Failing Stores
March 20, 2019 By Christian Murray
The Victoria’s Secret store on Steinway Street has closed.
Man Fires Gun During Dispute Outside Astoria Restaurant: NYPD
March 19, 2019, By Meghan Sackman
Police are searching for a man who fired off a gun during a fight outside an Astoria restaurant early Monday morning.
LIC Post
Court Square Library’s Lease is About to End; May Soon be Looking for New Home
March 22, 2019 By Christian Murray
The Court Square Library, a long-time tenant on the ground floor of the Citigroup Building, may soon be looking for a new home.
Woman Whose Infant Was Found Dead at Days Inn on Queens Boulevard Charged With Manslaughter: NYPD
March 20, 2019 Staff Report
A 36-year woman has been charged with manslaughter stemming from the death of her newborn baby at a Long Island City hotel in July.
Participatory Budgeting Ballot Items Revealed, Projects Focus On Schools and Public Housing
March 20, 2019 By Christian Murray
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer has released the ballot items for the fifth round of participatory budgeting in the district, with a significant number of the 13 projects listed dedicated toward schools and public housing.
Sweetleaf and Xi’an Famous Foods About to Open New Locations on Jackson Avenue
March 19, 2019 By Meghan Sackman
Two eateries with well-known names are about to open on Jackson Avenue.
2/3s of Voters Say Amazon Pulling Out Of LIC Was Bad for New York: Poll
March 18, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
A majority of New Yorkers say that Amazon’s decision to scrap its plans to come to Long Island City was bad for the state, according to a new Sienna College poll of New York State registered voters.
Sunnyside Post
Hardware Store on Queens Boulevard to Close This Month; Block Undergoing Transition
March 22, 2019 By Christian Murray
A hardware store that has been on Queens Boulevard for 20-years is closing at the end of the month.
Three Men Wanted For a String of Sunnyside Robberies And Assaults: NYPD
March 21, 2019 By Christian Murray
The police released video footage of three men today wanted for a string of robberies and assaults that have taken place in Sunnyside this month.
Bix Six Plunged Into the Dark Last Night, Power Restored Early This Morning
March 20, 2019 By Jon Cronin
The power went out at the Big Six apartment complex in Woodside last night leaving thousands in the dark, according to a spokesperson at the City Office of Emergency Management.
Man Sucker Punched and Robbed on Sunnyside Street Corner Last Week: NYPD
March 20, 2019 By Christian Murray
The police are looking for three suspects who allegedly punched, kicked and robbed a 34-year-old man on a Sunnyside street corner last week.
Sunnyside Mural, Which Pays Tribute To Murdered Teen, to Be Restored
March 18, 2019 By Meghan Sackman
A faded mural on 48th Avenue that pays tribute to a Sunnyside resident who was murdered in 1988 will be freshened up next month.
Ridgewood Post
Ridgewood Man Who Stopped 11-Year-Old Girl From Being Kidnapped Gets Honored
March 20, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
A good Samaritan who stopped the would-be kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl by a registered sex offender was presented with an award of recognition at last night’s 104th Precinct Community Council Meeting.
Ridgewood Fire Injures 9 Residents, Sends 5 to Hospital: FDNY
March 20, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Five Ridgewood residents were taken to the hospital today following a fire that broke out in the early hours Wednesday morning.
Abandoned Belmont Steaks Property Back on the Market For $1.6 Million
March 19, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
The long-abandoned Belmont Steaks property, located at 79-13 Myrtle Ave., has hit the market again, this time for $1.6 million.
Vaccinate Your Pets for Free This Weekend in Ridgewood
March 18, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
Cat and dog owners can get their pets vaccinated for free this weekend at Rosemary’s Playground in Ridgewood.
Gianaris Calls For Hate Crime Investigation After Anti-LGBTQ Sign Posted at Seneca Avenue Subway Station
March 18, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan
State Senator Michael Gianaris is calling for a hate crime investigation into an anti-LGBTQ sign that was posted at the Seneca Avenue M train subway station on Friday.
Brooklyn
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