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Haagen-Daz to Open at Skyview Center in Flushing April 26

April 18, 2019 By Alexa Beyer A Häagen-Dazs is opening in the Skyview Center at the end of the month. The store opens on Friday, April 26 and the first 300 customers will receive a free scoop of ice cream starting at 10 a.m. There will be many prizes on offer that can be won… Read more »

Man Steals $1,100 in Two College Point Burglaries: NYPD

April 17, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Police are searching for a man wanted for two burglaries that occurred last week in College Point that resulted in $1,100 of stolen cash. On Monday April 8, around 11:40 a.m., the suspect entered a building near 5th Avenue and 125th Street by going through an unsecured window. Once… Read more »

Queens Night Market to Return April 20

April 16, 2019 By Alexa Beyer The Queens International Night Market returns for the spring season this Saturday. The popular open-air food and art bazaar in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which boasts up to 55 food vendors and 30 arts and craft merchants, will be open every Saturday night through Aug. 17 from 5 p.m…. Read more »

Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Utopia Parkway: NYPD

April 15, 2019 By Meghan Sackman A man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Utopia Parkway yesterday, according to police. Joseph Calvacca, 30, a Bayside resident, was riding his 2008 Suzuki motorcycle south on Utopia Parkway when he lost control of the bike and was ejected off his seat around 1:42 p.m. on Sunday. Police… Read more »

Flushing Man Pleads Guilty to Kissena Park Rape, Sexual Abuse: DA

April 11, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A Flushing man has pleaded guilty to rape and sexual abuse for two separate knife-point attacks on two different women in Kissena Park back in July 2017. Charles Tobin, 31, will be sentenced to 15 years in prison for his crimes, followed by a 10 year post-release supervision period…. Read more »

Grodenchik Accused of Sexual Harassment, Removed from Council Committee

April 4, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Council Member Barry Grodenchik issued a statement today addressing allegations of sexual harassment, including a claim that he inappropriately touched a female staffer. Grodenchik, who represents a district in northeast Queens, has been accused of giving “unwelcome attention” to a Council staffer over the past year, including kissing her… Read more »

Get a Taste of Authentic Asian Cuisine at Flushing Food Festival Next Month

March 29, 2019 By Alexa Beyer A food festival that aims to showcase the dining scene of Downtown Flushing will be taking place next month. The Flushing Food Festival, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, will feature 15 local restaurants offering hundreds of samples. The event, which will be held at the Sheraton LaGuardia Hotel Ballroom, is… Read more »