September 1, By Tara Law
A number of Queens activists are coming together for a rally in Forest Hills later this month to denounce the hate that was displayed by white nationalists in Charlottesville.
The event is scheduled for Saturday,…
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MTA completes installation of countdown clocks on E line
August 31, By Tara Law
The MTA has completed its installation of countdown clocks in all stations along the G and E trains, the agency announced today.
The completion of the clocks on those lines is part of the MTA’s goal of having clocks in all lettered-line stations by the end of 2017.…
After lengthy revamp, Kew Gardens Hills library to reopen Wednesday
August 31, By Tara Law
The revamped and expanded Kew Gardens Hills Community Library is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, more than two years after the branch closed for construction.
The library, located at 72-33 Vleigh Place, will be more than 11,000 square feet,…
Police: Robber snatches wallet from 69-year-old at 67 Ave station
August 30, by Nathaly Pesantez
A 69-year-old man was the victim of a robbery at the 67 Ave station in Forest Hills, where his wallet was stolen directly from his pocket, according to police.
The victim was walking up the stairs to exit the subway station at approximately 11:20 am on July 9 when another man reached into his pocket and snatched his wallet,…
NYPD: 81-year-old man missing, last seen by Rego Park Center
August 30, by Nathaly Pesantez
An 81-year-old man from Middle village has been reported missing, according to police.
Anthony Monserrate was last seen Aug. 29 at 1:00 pm sitting in a silver Mitsubishi Montero in front of Costco on 61-35 Junction Boulevard by Rego Park Center,…
Capital One’s Forest Hills branch robbed Monday, second time in a month
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.…
Supercuts, which has been on Austin Street for more than two decades, closes
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.…
Public Plaza at Borough Hall dedicated to the women of Queens
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.…
Petition created to install speed bumps, stop signs in Forest Hills streets
August 21, by Nathaly Pesantez
A Forest Hills man has created a petition calling for safer roads and streets in the neighborhood that is quickly gaining traction among supporters.
The petition, created three days ago by Chris Caballero, demands speed bumps and stop signs to be installed throughout Forest Hills to curb the number of car crashes and accidents in the area.…
NYPD: 73-year-old woman who was struck by car in Rego Park six weeks ago has died from injuries
August 21, by Nathaly Pesantez
A 73-year-old woman died last week from injuries she sustained from being struck by a car in Rego Park about six weeks ago, according to police.
The woman was hit at around 3:00 pm on July 1 at the intersection of Saunders Street and 63rd Avenue,…