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 »
Mar. 5, 2025 By QNS News Team Construction is nearing completion on 33-33 Prince Street, a four-story mixed-use building in Flushing. Designed by My Architect PC for Prince Real Estate LLC, the 55-foot-tall development will offer 16,403 square feet of commercial and manufacturing space, as per zoning documents. The building will also feature a…
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 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 been a staple in the… 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…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry A Queens grand jury indicted four homeless men for attacking a 69-year-old unhoused man who was sleeping on a 7 train in Woodside just before Christmas. The victim woke up as his assailants were stealing his belongings, and a fight ensued, leading to the stabbing death of one of… Read more »
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 as to what would replace… 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 »