Dec. 11, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The ‘Faces of the 7 Train’ exhibit, which was scheduled to be displayed at the Flushing branch of Queens Public Library this Friday, has been unexpectedly cancelled. The street photography exhibit, curated by Drew Kerr and consisting of 32 candid images he took of 7 train riders over the… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed an autobody shop in Willets Point at gunpoint Saturday, taking off with about $2,200 in cash. The suspects entered Discount Mufflers, located at 126-01 38th Ave., at about 8:10 p.m. before one of the men grabbed an employee and… Read more »
Dec. 11, 2018 By Christian Murray The Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to local food businesses to make them aware of the city’s ban on single-use Styrofoam containers beginning Jan. 1, 2019. The law will apply to businesses that use Styrofoam takeout containers, including cups, plates, bowls and trays. Prepackaged foods that… Read more »
Dec. 10, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Flushing Assemblymember Ron Kim has launched his campaign for public advocate, becoming one of several candidates joining in on the ever-crowding race. Kim, who is currently serving his fourth term as assemblyman for the 40th district, announced his run on Monday and laid the basis for his “people over… Read more »
Dec. 6, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The owners of the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory are opening a Flushing location this Saturday. The new store, dubbed The Original Flushing Ice Cream Factory, is opening at 135-15 40th Rd. at 1 p.m. and there will be free giveaways and holiday treats on offer to mark the occasion. The… Read more »
Dec. 5, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A 31-year-old man was robbed earlier this week after purchasing dozens of Macy’s gift cards from a duo of thieves who apparently set him up. Police say the victim met with one of the suspects outside of 33-46 Farrington St. at around 7:24 p.m. on Dec. 3 to purchase… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are searching for a man who robbed a Whitestone bank Friday and made off with nearly $1,800 in cash. The suspect allegedly entered the TD Bank branch located at 148-08 Cross Island Parkway at around 6 p.m. Nov. 30, approached a teller and demanded cash. The teller… Read more »
Dec. 4, 2018 By Christian Murray The Flushing branch of the Queen’s Public Library will be showcasing a photo exhibit that features 7 train riders. The exhibit, titled Faces of the 7 Train, opens at the library on Thursday, Dec. 14, and includes 32 black-and-white photographs snapped by Drew Kerr while riding the 7 train… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2018 By Christian Murray A well-known Flushing civic leader died Sunday. Don Capalbi, who worked for U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and was an active member of several civic groups, passed away at a local hospice facility yesterday. He was 73. Capalbi’s death came a month after he sustained a head injury from a… Read more »
Dec. 3, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A man attacked employees at a Flushing spa last week in a wild scene after he was denied a refund—even resorting to threatening them with a hammer and eventually making off with some cash. Police say the attack and robbery happened at around 10:35 p.m. on Nov. 29, when… Read more »