March 14, 2019, By Meghan Sackman Police are searching for three men who brutally attacked a panhandler on a Flushing street earlier this month. The three men allegedly beat the homeless man after they were approached by the victim on the corner of Cherry Avenue and Kissena Boulevard at around 6:50 p.m. March 2, police said…. Read more »
March 7, 2019 By Jon Cronin The opponents of a proposed homeless shelter in College Point have retained a lawyer as they get ready to do battle with the Department of Homeless Services. The College Point Residents Coalition, a group that formed soon after the public heard that a 200 all-male transitional shelter was being… Read more »
March 6, 2019 Staff Report A man was punched and slashes at the Main Street 7 station earlier this week in an attack that sent him to the hospital, according to authorities. The 34-year-old victim was down the stairwell leading to the station at around 4:45 p.m. on March 4 when he was approached by… Read more »
March 5, 2019 Staff Report The death of a one-year-old Flushing girl who died in late 2018 after her mother allegedly beat her and her twin brother has been ruled a homicide, according to the city medical examiner’s office. Elaina Torabi, who was 13-months-old when she was found unconscious on Oct. 3, died from fatal… Read more »
March 2, 2019 By Christian Murray The police are searching for two men who barged their way into a woman’s Flushing apartment, before assaulting her and attempting to rob her. The men allegedly rang the 55-year-old’s doorbell at around 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 and when she arrived at the door, they pushed their way… Read more »
March 1, 2019 By Meghan Sackman Police are searching for a woman who allegedly broke into and stole thousands of dollars worth of property from a Flushing home last month. According to police, the woman broke into the residence near Roosevelt Avenue and Parsons Boulevard sometime between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Feb. 1,… Read more »
March 1, 2019 By Christian Murray A bill that aims to protect workers from religious discrimination passed the state Assembly Wednesday and is expected to gain passage in the Senate in coming months. The legislation, introduced by Assemblymember David Weprin, aims protect employees or prospective employees from discrimination on the basis of their religious attire…. Read more »
Feb. 28, 2019 By Christian Murray People who post intimate photos or explicit videos of a former flame online will soon face up to a year in jail. The New York State Assembly and Senate passed legislation today that would make it a Class A misdemeanor to disseminate intimate photos or video of a person… Read more »
Feb. 28, 2019 By Nathaly Pesantez Flushing’s acclaimed Dumpling Galaxy is in the spotlight once more, as its chef and owner has been named among this year’s semifinalists for the coveted James Beard Awards, one of the culinary world’s highest honors. Helen You, who opened the popular 42-35 Main St. restaurant in 2014, is among… Read more »
Feb. 27, 2019 By Jon Cronin The lane markings on a 1.5 mile stretch of Northern Boulevard are barely visible and a number of Flushing lawmakers are calling on the Department of Transportation to paint them properly. “It’s hazardous and unacceptable,” said a spokesperson for Council Member Peter Koo’s office today. Last week state Sen…. Read more »