March 1, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a group of suspects who allegedly carjacked a man at gunpoint in Flushing last month. The victim, 40, was sitting inside a white-colored Mercedes Benz SUV that was parked in front of a window treatment store on Sanford Ave. on Feb. 19 at around 5:35… Read more »
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Filipino chicken giant Jollibee will open in Elmhurst next year, its third location in Queens
Feb. 27. 2023 By Michael Dorgan A global fried chicken chain based out of the Philippines is coming to Elmhurst. Jollibee, which has more than 1,300 restaurants worldwide, will open some time next year at 91-19 Queens Blvd., a space situated on the block across from the Queens Center Mall, a spokesperson for the company… Read more »
Thieves smash Flushing jewelry store employee in the head with handgun before making off with $500,000 in loot: NYPD
Feb. 23, 2023 By Zachary Gewelb The NYPD is searching for two thieves who assaulted an elderly employee at a jewelry store in the heart of Flushing on Wednesday before making off with approximately $500,000 in loot, according to authorities. Police say that the two male suspects entered Diamonds by Direct, located at 133-42 39th…
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PHOTOS: Flushing Tangram hosts Fun Food Crawl & Lunar New Year Carnival
Tangram, a mixed-use development providing entertainment, shopping and dining in the heart of downtown Flushing, hosted a Fun Food Crawl in its newly opened Food Hall on Saturday, Jan. 14. The event featured a live DJ, stunt performers, and Tangramaton, a 14-foot LED robot, alongside some of the best food the area has to offer…. Read more »
Flushing business owners, community leaders express concerns over public safety amid local crime surge
Dec. 22, 2022 By Carlotta Mohamed Amid the holiday season and upcoming celebrations for the Lunar New Year, downtown Flushing business owners, community leaders and elected officials are expressing concerns over public safety, as crimes have surged in the area within the past year. It’s a pressing issue in the primarily Asian neighborhood that suffered… Read more »