July 22, 2018 By Christian Murray Two armed men stormed into a Flushing apartment Wednesday and stabbed and robbed the victims. The suspects, one brandishing a knife and the other a firearm, entered an apartment located in the vicinity of Prince Street and 37th Avenue at around 10 p.m. on July 18 and ordered four… Read more »
July 20, 2018 By Christian Murray The leader of a coast-to-coast drug ring who ran it out of his gambling parlors in Flushing was arrested on charges related to methamphetamine distribution yesterday. Anthony ‘Ant’ Pineda, 36, of Flushing, was one of 15 people arrested for participating in the gambling and drug racket, according to the… Read more »
July 17, 2018 By Nathaly Pesantez A newly launched program will allow Queens Library cardholders free access to over 30 museums, gardens, zoos, and and other cultural sites around New York City. The Culture Pass, announced yesterday by the Queens, Brooklyn, and New York Public Library systems, allows patrons from these three libraries to visit… Read more »
July 12, 2018 By Tara Law A restaurant and bar serving food that blends contemporary American and Korean cuisine will host its grand opening in Flushing this weekend. The Sweet Sap, located at 189-11 Northern Blvd, aims to serve dishes that honor Flushing’s Asian heritage, as well as the style of modern American food. The… Read more »
July 11, 2018 By Tara Law A 3-month-old baby died this morning inside his College Point home. Police responded to a 911 call about an unconscious baby at 114-37 Dalian Court at around 12:51 a.m. The boy was taken by emergency services and rushed to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Queens. The child, named Osbert Shi, was… Read more »
July 10, 2018 By Christian Murray The third season of the Flushing Greenmarket kicks of Wednesday at Maple Playground. The market, put together by the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce and GrowNYC, will take place at the playground–located at Kissena Blvd and Maple Avenue– from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday to Nov. 22…. Read more »
July 9, 2018 By Tara Law A 63-year-old Flushing man has been assaulted and robbed twice within a month inside his own apartment, police said. The latest robbery took place inside his Kissena Boulevard and Beech Avenue apartment after the suspect broke in on July 7 at around 11:30 a.m., police said. The suspect soon… Read more »
July 2, 2018 By Christian Murray Thousands of Queens residents have signed an online petition calling on the governor and state legislature to change the licensing requirements for older motorists. The petition follows the death of Madeline Shershen, 17, who was killed by an 88-year-old driver while crossing Utopia Parkway– in the marked crosswalk– on… Read more »
July 2, 2018 By Tara Law Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man who was found dead with head trauma in front of his College Point home on Saturday. Cops responding to a 911 call about an unconscious man arrived at 11-41 123 St. at around 7:45 a.m. They discovered Steven Gonzalez lying… Read more »
June 29, 2018 By Christian Murray Applications are now open for 231 affordable units at a new development in downtown Flushing. The development, a 10-story building where all the units are deemed affordable, includes 66 units strictly for seniors aged 62 years and older, with rents on those units starting from $865 per month. The… Read more »