May 2, 2018 By Christian Murray Three teenagers knocked a 17-year-old boy to the ground in Flushing Saturday and then took his sneakers and wallet, police said. The suspects allegedly approached the victim from behind in front of 143-32 Quince Ave. at around 12:30 pm April 28 and pushed him to the ground. They then… Read more »
May 1, 2018 By Tara Law The historic Flushing Quaker Meeting House will host an open house this weekend featuring a book talk, a spiritual choir performance and guided tours. The open house will take place on May 5 and 6 at Flushing Quaker Meeting House at 137-16 Northern Blvd. The event is part of… Read more »
April 27, 2018 By Tara Law The police have determined that a teenager found dead in Kissena Park Tuesday was the victim of a homicide. North Corona resident Andy Peralta, 17, was discovered lying unconscious in the park near 161st St around noon, police said. The police were called and emergency personnel rushed to the… Read more »
April 25, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez Police are looking for a man who exposed his genitals to straphangers while wearing a condom aboard a 7 train last week. A 38-year-old female witness riding the Flushing-bound train on April 17 says the man was walking across train cars at around 6:40 p.m. when she noticed his… Read more »
April 24, 2018 By Christian Murray An East Elmhurst woman was charged yesterday for leaving her two-year-old daughter inside a locked car while she shopped at a College Point store, according to the Queens District Attorney. Elvira Sadikaj, 46, of 80th Street, faces up to a year in jail if convicted for endangering the welfare… Read more »
April 23, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who has been snatching wallets from women in Flushing in March and April. Police say the first of four thefts took place at 40-06 Main Street at around 11:30 a.m. on March 15. The man allegedly crept up behind a 51-year-old woman and… Read more »
April 20, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two men who allegedly stole a 66-year-old woman’s wallet at J-Mart in Flushing last month. One of the suspects allegedly approached the victim from behind and removed her wallet from her purse at the 136-20 Roosevelt Ave. store. The second man shielded the thief… Read more »
April 16, 2018 By Tara Law A ceremonial groundbreaking took place yesterday for a $1.2 million green playground at I.S. 250—The Robert F. Kennedy Community School. The revamped school playground, located at 75-40 Parsons Blvd, is slated for completion in fall 2018. The 398 students at the school contributed to the playground’s design as part… Read more »
April 16, 2018 By Christian Murray A Bayside man has been charged with stockpiling more than 65 guns, including pistols, revolvers and assault rifles—along with 50,000 rounds of ammunition—in his home, announced the Queens District Attorney today. Ronald Drabman, 60, was arrested at his 58-08 208th St. home at 2:00 a.m. Sunday after police executed… Read more »
April 12, 2018 By Christian Murray Two Queens men were arrested Thursday for cheating Korean-American investors out of thousands of dollars through a foreign exchange trading scam, according to US Attorney Richard Donoghue. Tae Hung Kang, 55, from Bayside, and Kevin Kang, 49, from Flushing, allegedly lured investors to buy into their scheme based on… Read more »