Tag: Corona

Man slashed across face by armed robbers during Corona chain-snatching: NYPD

Dec. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are looking for two armed robbers who slashed a man across the face during a chain-snatching in Corona. The bloody attack occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 1, when the 35-year-old victim was standing in front of a… Read more »

International Food Expo in Queens raises vital funds for food relief during the holiday season

Attendees sample food at the 2024 International Food Expo. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Dec. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Together, a non-profit dedicated to combating food insecurity, hosted its third annual International Food Expo at the New York Hall of Science on Thursday night. The event raised crucial funds to provide meals for those in need during the holiday season. Nearly 40 Queens-based restaurants and bars,…

Woman sought for attacking shopper in a Corona discount store: NYPD

Oct. 25, 2024 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are still looking for a woman who punched out a man inside a Corona discount store in broad daylight earlier this month. The attack occurred inside the commercial establishment at 37-76 Junction Blvd. just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10,… Read more »

Street vendors gather in Corona to protest alleged harassment by NYPD

Protesters rally in Corona against alleged police harassment against street vendors. Credit: Shane O'Brien

Sept. 10, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Around 100 street vendors and activists gathered in Corona Monday afternoon to protest against the NYPD’s alleged illegal destruction of vendor carts and to call on the New York City Council to grant more food vendor permits. The protest, organized by the Street Vendor Project at the Urban Justice… Read more »

Council Member Moya and community partners distribute over 1,000 backpacks to local students in Corona

Sept. 6, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Council Member Francisco Moya, alongside community partners and volunteers, hosted a back-to-school event at Moya’s district office, distributing more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to local students in Corona. The Moya Back-to-School Festivity, held on Tuesday, Sept. 4, featured food, music and children’s activities, concluding with a movie… Read more »

Community leaders, business owners call for action against lawlessness on Roosevelt Avenue

Hiram Monserrate (center right) speaks to the press during Thursday's event near Roosevelt Avenue. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Sept. 6, 2024 By Shane O’Brien  Community leaders and local business owners gathered Thursday afternoon to demand action against a rise in criminal organizations, drug rings, human trafficking, prostitution and shoplifting syndicates along Roosevelt Avenue. The event, which took place at 90-20 Elmhurst Ave., was organized by former City Council Member Hiram Monserrate in response… Read more »