October 12, By Christian Murray
Parker Towers is free of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, according to Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, just months after a resident died and another was critically ill from an outbreak.
The announcement was made by Koslowitz via Facebook after she was notified by the Department of Health that recent tests of the water determined that there were no Legionella bacteria.…
October 12, By Christian Murray
The police are looking for a man who allegedly bought a pair of Jordan sneakers in Forest Hills last month with counterfeit money.
The suspect met the victim at the 75th Avenue/Queens Boulevard subway station on Sept.…
October 11, By Christian Murray
The police are looking for two men who broke into three apartments in Kew Gardens and took off with more than $30,000 in cash, jewelry and other valuables.
The first break in took place at around 11:30 am Saturday,…
A number of Jewish facilities in Forest Hills and throughout Queens will be receiving federal funds to help bolster security at a time when anti-Semitism is on the rise, Congresswoman Grace Meng announced today.
The funding, which totals $450,000, is being awarded to six synagogues/Jewish centers and aims to help each of them ward of threats and attacks.…
September 20, Staff Report
Modern Spaces, the Long Island City-based real estate firm, is hosting a free, catered, multi-site event Saturday where it will be showcasing several new developments spread throughout Queens.
The event, titled ‘SpacesOpen,’ takes place on Sept.…
September 15, Staff Report
A 2004 Mercedes Benz plowed into a Domino’s pizzeria this morning in Rego Park, according to the NYPD.
The driver, a 68-year old woman, drove her vehicle through the front partition glass at a Domino’s Pizza,…
August 29, Staff Report
The Forest Hills branch of Capital Bank was robbed Monday, the second time it has been hit in a month, according to police.
The suspect entered the 107-18 71st Avenue branch at about 3pm and passed a note to the teller demanding money.…
August 28, Staff Report
Supercuts, which operates a chain of more than 2,000 salons nationwide, closed its Austin Street location Saturday.
Susanne Biordi, the manager of the 72-16 Austin Street salon, said that the company notified employees two weeks ago that it was not renewing its lease and was closing down.…
August 22, Staff Report
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today for the newly-restored “Women’s Plaza in Queens”, a public space dedicated to the women of the borough that is located at the northeast corner of Union Turnpike and Queens Boulevard by Borough Hall.…
August 20, By Jason Cohen
A restaurant chain serving southern style burgers and chicken is planning to open a Kew Gardens location in the fall, the company said.
Texas Chicken and Burgers, which has a total of 20 restaurants in New York and Philadelphia,…