June 7, 2018 By Tara Law Congresswoman Grace Meng condemned the mayor for not taking input from the Asian community on a plan to admit more black, Latino, female and low-income students to New York City’s specialized high schools. Meng, New York’s highest ranking Asian-American official, criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard… Read more »
June 7, 2018 By Christian Murray A ribbon cutting was held Monday for the opening of a new playground on a site used by two Flushing schools. The playground was built at JHS 189Q and the Flushing International School, located at 144-80 Barclay Ave, on space that had previously been used for parking. The new… Read more »
June 6, 2018 By Tara Law A three-day expo taking place in Flushing later this month aims to promote the neighborhood as a destination for food, business and culture. The expo, named “Flushing’s World Fair,” will take place from June 15 through June 17 and will showcase the area’s international cuisine, rich history and thriving industry…. Read more »
June 4, 2018 By Christian Murray Nearly one in four Chinese men who live in New York City smoke cigarettes and the Health Dept. has launched a campaign trying to get them to quit. The Health Department announced today that 23 percent of Chinese men smoke, the highest figure among all ethnic groups in the… Read more »
June 4, 2018 By Christian Murray A fire broke out in a two-story house in Flushing early Monday morning leaving two people in critical condition, according to the FDNY. More than 100 firefighters responded to the blaze that broke out at 147-09 41st Ave. around 2 a.m. Monday. The flames spread rapidly throughout the house…. Read more »
May 28, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are trying to determine the cause of death of an 18-year-old female who was declared dead inside her Flushing apartment Sunday. Police received a call at about 12:35 p.m., May 27, of an unconscious female at 41-10 Bowne St. Upon arrival police found her unresponsive and EMS… Read more »
May 24, 2018 By Tara Law Police are searching for three men who allegedly robbed a Flushing spa at knifepoint Monday afternoon. The trio walked inside Golden Prince Spa, located at 33-70 Prince St., at around 5:15 p.m., before brandishing a knife at a pair of female employees and demanding money. One of the men… Read more »
May 16, 2018 By Tara Law A 5K event will take place in Flushing this Saturday to raise funds for a suicide prevention center in Long Island City. The third annual Solace Sunrise Walk, a 5K walk or run, will raise funds for Solace House, a Long Island City-based organization that provides free counseling to… Read more »
May 14, 2018 By Tara Law A Flushing juice and sandwich shop has been been closed temporarily by the Health Department. Sweet Haus Cafe, located at 143-01 45th Ave., was closed after it received 106 sanitary violation points in an inspection on May 8. The eatery was cited for numerous violations, including cold food items… Read more »
May 14, 2018 By Christian Murray The police are looking for two suspects who allegedly robbed three men at gunpoint in an industrial section of Flushing last week. The armed suspects allegedly approached the three victims at around 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, at the corner of Downing Street and 33rd Avenue, and demanded… Read more »