Man Fatally Shot Inside High-End Flushing Apartment, Cops Launch Murder Investigation

One of the five civilians rescued by the FDNY from a 2-alarm house fire in College Point on Friday morning was arrested later in the day for allegedly starting the blaze in his first-floor apartment.

Jonathan Mejia, 33, was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 16 on a complaint charging him with arson in the first degree, four counts of attempted murder in the second degree and other related charges.

Sep. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

United States Rep. Tom Suozzi honored 12 police officers from precincts within the 3rd Congressional District, including seven from Queens precincts, for showing exemplary heroism in the line of duty during his fifth annual “Hometown Heroes” event on Friday, Sept. 12, outside the Glen Cove Police Department.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

A grand opening celebration was held for the first five-star hotel in Queens, the Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport, located at 35-36 Leavitt St. in Flushing, on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Sep. 16, 2025 By Athena Dawson

The 109th Precinct Council honored the June and July Cops of the Month at its community council meeting on Wednesday, Sept 10. 

Sep. 15, 2025 By Taliah Gabriel

The Queens Night Market is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, returning to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from Saturday, Sept. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 25.

Sep. 15, 2025 By Athena Dawson

A new state-of-the-art YMCA is coming to downtown Flushing. 

Sep. 12, 2025 By Bill Parry

FDNY fire marshals and the NYPD are investigating a two-alarm house fire in College Point on Friday morning that injured five residents.

Sep. 12, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

The Shops at Skyview concluded its four-week “Skyview High” event series with a commencement ceremony featuring a special appearance by K-pop sensation Kang Daniel on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Sep. 11, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

In recognition of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Mets released a documentary on YouTube, “11 Days in September,” which details the pivotal role Shea Stadium and the organization played in the relief efforts in the days that followed the terrorist attacks.

Sep. 10, 2025 By Ethan Marshall

Twenty NYCHA residents graduated from the NYCHA Technology Academy over the summer at Pomonok Houses in Flushing.