Jan. 10, 2018 By Christian Murray A 77-year woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Flushing this morning, just two blocks from where she lived. Jun Sum was struck while crossing Parsons Boulevard mid block between 32nd Avenue and 33rd Avenue at 7:10 a.m., according to the NYPD. When police arrived she was unconscious… Read more »
Jan. 9, 2018 By Tara Law Permits have been filed for a 6-story outpatient healthcare facility in Flushing. The building will be located at 132-49 41st Ave. The healthcare facility will take up all six floors and the cellar. The 13,049 square foot building will be 58 feet tall. The property is four blocks from… Read more »
Jan. 5, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for a man who robbed a motel in Flushing on Christmas Eve. The suspect allegedly entered the Flushing Motel, located at 34-50 Linden Place, at around 5:40 p.m. and asked the clerk at the front desk if there were any available rooms. The suspect then left… Read more »
Jan. 2, 2018 By Tara Law Police are looking for three men who allegedly robbed two teenagers on College Point Boulevard on Dec. 1. The three suspects approached the teenagers at 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of College Point Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue before pushing them and taking both of their Apple iPhone 7 Plus… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2017 By Christian Murray Two new elevators are going to be installed at the Murray Hill LIRR station in Flushing, the MTA announced today. The elevators will connect customers from the street to the platforms and are part of an $8.6 million project that also includes the installation of new security cameras, lighting… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2017 By Tara Law A Flushing cafe specializing in dessert has been closed temporarily by the Health Department. Caffeine Fix, located at 149-40 41st Ave and known for its waffles, ice cream, and specialty beverages—was closed on Dec. 13, according to the Health Dept. The eatery was cited for numerous violations, including evidence… Read more »
Dec. 26, 2017 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a 17-year-old woman who disappeared from Flushing yesterday. Vicky Katechis was last seen at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 25 leaving her 165-08 33rd Ave. home. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and 180 pounds. She was last seen wearing a green jacket, black… Read more »
Dec. 23, 2017 By Christian Murray The police released video yesterday of two stick-wielding suspects who allegedly beat a man at a Flushing home Thursday. The suspects knocked on the front door of a house near 147th Street and Elm Avenue at around 6:00 a.m. and then barged in when the victim opened the door,… Read more »
Dec. 22, 2017 By Tara Law A four-year-old girl was left on a cold bus in Flushing for six hours Wednesday after the bus matron failed to check the vehicle for children after it arrived at a local elementary school, police said. The girl was left alone on the bus around 8 a.m. until she… Read more »
Dec. 20, 2017 By Tara Law Police are investigating anti-Asian graffiti that was discovered Monday on a Long Island Rail Road sign in Flushing. The hateful messages found at the Murray Hill station included statements such as “Chinese Losers Town” and “Asians all on welfare!” Railroad workers painted over the graffiti shortly after it was… Read more »