July 9, 2018 By Christian Murray A Japanese restaurant located on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills was ordered closed by the Health Department over the weekend. Fuji Japanese Cuisine, located at 113-27 Queens Blvd., was ordered shut Saturday after an inspector found evidence of mice on the premises and that the restaurant was not keeping… Read more »
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NYPD: Missing 14-Year-Old Found Unharmed
July 7, 2018 By Christian Murray The 14-year-old Rego Park girl who went missing Thursday has been found unharmed, police announced Saturday. Jocelyn Zacarias is now back home after been reported missing, police said. She disappeared on Thursday morning after been last seen at the Rego Fresh Marketplace at 63-76 Woodhaven Blvd where she worked…. Read more »
14-Year-Old Girl’s Disappearance Sparks Social Media Campaign to Find Her
July 6, 2018 By Tara Law The disappearance of a 14-year-old Rego Park girl yesterday has ignited a large social media campaign to find her. The child, Jocelyn Zacarias, was last seen at 7:15 a.m. at the supermarket Thursday where she works, Rego Fresh Marketplace, at 63-76 Woodhaven Blvd., police say. Zacarias is described as… Read more »
Pandora to Open on Austin Street in August
July 5, 2018 By Tara Law Jewelry chain Pandora is opening a store on Austin Street this August, a spokesperson for the company confirmed today. Pandora, a jewelry company best known for its charm bracelets, will open the store at 70-37 Austin Street. The shop is the former location of women’s clothing store Diva’s NY…. Read more »
Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in Forest Hills Next Week
July 3, 2018 By Tara Law A medical marijuana dispensary slated to come to Forest Hills will open its doors on July 10. CuraLeaf New York is opening a 3,000 square foot dispensary at 107-18 70th Rd that aims to serve patients who suffer from illnesses such as chronic pain, PTSD, cancer and other conditions, according… Read more »
7-Story Apartment Building to Replace Century-Old House in Kew Gardens
July 2, 2018 By Tara Law A developer has filed permits to replace a home that has stood in Kew Gardens for over a century with a 7-story residential building. The plan calls for the construction of a 19-unit apartment building at 116-17 Grosvenor Lane. A 3-story tudor home was built on the property in… Read more »
NYPD: Man Attacks Parking Garage Attendant in Rego Park, Steals Car
July 2, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who hit a parking garage attendant over the head with a gun and then stole a car in Rego Park on Saturday. The suspect went up to the attendant, a 59-year-old man, inside a parking garage at 92-77 Queens Blvd. at around 2:20… Read more »
New Commanding Officer Appointed to 112th Precinct, Koslowitz Details Why She Opposes Protected Bike Lanes on QB
June 26, 2018 By Christian Murray The NYPD has appointed a new commanding officer for the 112th Precinct. Captain Jonathan Cermeli, who was raised in Middle Village, has taken the top job after spending most of his 16-year career in various Queens precincts. He replaces Deputy Inspector Robert Ramos who led the command for two… Read more »
Kew Garden Festival of Cinema Releases Lineup of 110 Films
June 22, 2018 By Tara Law The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema has unveiled the lineup of films for its second annual festival. A total of 110 short and long films will be screened at the festival, based at Regal Entertainment Group’s UA Midway Stadium 9 at 108-22 Queens Blvd., from August 3 to August… Read more »
Paul Simon to Hold Farewell Concert In Flushing Meadows Corona Park in September
June 20, 2018 By Tara Law Legendary musician Paul Simon has announced that the final concert of his farewell tour will be held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Sept. 22. Simon, who grew up in Kew Gardens Hills, will perform hits and classic songs from throughout his career during the concert, which is dubbed… Read more »