Nov. 15, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Police are searching for a pair of thieves who stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry after breaking into several Flushing and surrounding area sites during one October day. The two are believed to be behind five burglaries that took place on Oct. 9 during a seven-hour period. The… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Christian Murray Police are investigating the death of a couple found stabbed inside their Flushing home Wednesday. The couple was discovered inside their second-floor apartment near 37th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard by their landlord at about 10 a.m. Police responded to a 911 call and discovered the pair unconscious and unresponsive… Read more »
Nov. 14, 2018 By Meghan Sackman Police are looking for a man who forced his way into a Flushing home last month and then demanded the occupants leave after displaying a firearm and a fake police shield. The suspect entered the home, located in vicinity of Parsons Boulevard and 34th Avenue, at around 9 p.m…. Read more »
Nov. 12, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A 86-year-old man is dead after being struck by the driver of a mid-size SUV while crossing Parsons Boulevard over the weekend. The victim was crossing the boulevard at 27th Avenue in Flushing when the the driver of a Toyota Highlander struck him at around 5:03 p.m. on Nov…. Read more »
Nov. 9, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan The city will soon begin to put letter grades on food carts and trucks throughout the boroughs. The Health Department announced today that is has published a set of new rules in the City Record for the new grading program, set to launch in December. Over the next two… Read more »
Nov. 8, 2018 Staff Report Two huge “Festival of Lights” events are set to illuminate Flushing this weekend. The Flushing Town Hall will host “Diwali Festival: Kathak, Bhangra & Beyond” on Saturday, Nov. 10. The Queens Museum will present “Diwali Celebration” on Sunday, Nov. 11. Both events will feature dancing, music, chanting, colorful saris, and… Read more »
Nov. 6, 2018 By Meghan Sackman The Flushing location of Xi’an Famous Foods has been temporarily closed by the Health Department. The restaurant, located at 41-10 Main Street, was shut down after a Nov. 1 inspection revealed several sanitary violations including three deemed “critical.” DOH inspectors found evidence of hot food not held at the… Read more »
Nov. 5, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A new Santander Bank branch has opened in Flushing, marking the first location for the bank in the neighborhood. The bank is located at 136-11 Roosevelt Ave., where representatives and community groups will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony today to officially open the branch. “We’re excited to expand our… Read more »
Nov. 5, 2018 By Meghan Sackman A 62-year-old woman was struck dead by a pickup truck Saturday while crossing a busy Flushing street. Edith Perez, of Kissena Boulevard, was hit by a white Chevrolet Silverado at around 2:30 p.m. while crossing Farrington Street near 31st Road. Perez suffered severe head and torso injuries and was… Read more »
Nov. 5, 2018 By Christian Murray A 26-year-old man was shot dead in front of a house in Flushing during the early hours Sunday morning. Victor Alvarenga, of 164th Street in Flushing, was shot multiple times in front of 163-10 45th Ave. at about 4:30 a.m., police said. Police arrived on the scene and found… Read more »