Aug. 24, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released images of a knife-wielding man who is wanted in connection with a number of muggings in Corona earlier this month. In each of the three incidents, the suspect displayed a knife and attempted to rob his victims, cops said. The first incident took place on Aug…. Read more »
Aug. 14, 2023 By Michael Dorgan *This article contains several video interviews below* Corona is one of the most diverse areas in Queens that has gained a reputation for being a food hub offering cuisine from all around the world, but an explosion of unauthorized street vending — and its knock-on effects — appears to… Read more »
Aug. 4, 2023 By Michael Dorgan A group of Queens Democratic officials held a rally in Corona Plaza on Wednesday, Aug. 2, where they criticized the Department of Sanitation for recently cracking down on unauthorized vendors operating at the location and City Council Member Francisco Moya, who is also a Democrat and represents the district,… Read more »
Jul. 17, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki Police in Queens are looking for two suspects who stabbed a woman during a dispute early on Monday morning. Law enforcement sources said the bloody attack occurred at about 5:30 a.m. on July 17 at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and National Street in Corona. According to police…
Jul. 11, 2023 By Bill Parry
Jul. 8, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki Police need the public’s help in finding a robbery crew in the Bronx and Queens who held up six people in two days. The NYPD released on Friday night images of the suspects and their getaway vehicle connected to the early-morning robbery pattern. Three of the incidents occurred…
Jul. 6, 2023 By Julia Moro Slate Property Group recently purchased a 296-unit complex in Corona with plans to renovate the roofing and solar panels, as well as make kitchen and bathroom apartment upgrades, all while making the buildings more affordable. The affordable housing program at 54-09 and 54-39 100th St. in Corona was expiring,…
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June 9, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police have released video and photos of a suspect wanted in connection with the stabbing of a man during a dispute in Corona last month. The suspect got into a heated argument with the 29-year-old victim on May 21 at around 3:10 a.m. outside a two-story house, located at… Read more »
May. 23, 2023 By Bill Parry Empanadas Café in Corona was declared the winner of the inaugural Queens’ Best Empanada Competition, held by the Queens Chamber of Commerce. Over the past several weeks, borough foodies nominated and voted on their favorite stuffed doughy pastries, with the family-owned Corona eatery emerging as the winner on May…
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May. 10, 2023 By Bill Parry A Flushing man was sentenced to 13 years in prison on May 10 for manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of an acquaintance from Corona in front of the victim’s home nearly a half-decade ago. Marcos Anzurez, 34, of 59th Avenue, was convicted by a jury in November of manslaughter…
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