Tag: roosevelt-avenue

Electrical fire forces evacuation at Flushing’s New World Mall Saturday: FDNY

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Mar. 29, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell and QNS News Team Early morning shoppers and workers were evacuated from the New World Mall in Flushing after an electrical fire sent heavy smoke throughout the building just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 29. The mall, located at 120-36 Roosevelt Ave., was quickly cleared as firefighters…

Man wanted for allegedly groping a woman outside Roosevelt Avenue subway station: NYPD

Mar. 14, 2025 By bparry March 14, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are looking for a groper who targeted a 51-year-old woman near the Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street transit hub late last month. The incident occurred on the night of Thursday, Feb. 27, while…

7 train passenger slashed in stomach after refusing to hand over cash in Elmhurst: NYPD

7 Train (Photo by Michael Dorgan)

Mar. 3, 2025 By bparry March 3, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct and Transit District 20 are looking for two muggers who slashed a 28-year-old 7 train rider who refused to hand over his money on Thursday morning. The victim was standing on the Manhattan-bound platform of the 90th Street-Elmhurst…

Duo sought for allegedly attacking a 7 train rider at Corona Plaza: NYPD

Feb. 20, 2025 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_89524" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly assaulted a 7 train rider in Corona before running down to Roosevelt Avenue. NYPD[/caption]
Feb. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry

Mayor Adams shares 90-day progress of Operation Restore Roosevelt

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Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Operation Restore Roosevelt, a 90-day multi-agency initiative launched in October 2024 by Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Francisco Moya to address quality-of-life issues along Roosevelt Avenue, has resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests and over 11,500 summonses. The operation focused on addressing community concerns such as prostitution, illegal…

Corona advocates seek federal intervention for Roosevelt Avenue crime surge

Hiram Monserrate (center) and Mauricio Zamora (left) at a press conference calling for Tom Homan to take action on Roosevelt Avenue. Photo: Hiram Monserrate.

Jan. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Community advocates gathered in Corona Tuesday to call on Homeland Security and Trump border czar Tom Homan to take action against crime on Roosevelt Avenue and help “clean up” the area. The group, including former State Sen. Hiram Monserrate and members of the Neighbors of the American Triangle…

A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

From left to right: AM-elect Larinda Hooks, Korean American Family Service Center executive director Jeehae Fischer, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Gov. Kathy Hochul, AM Catalina Cruz, AM Jessica González-Rojas, CM Shekar Krishnan and AM Steven Raga at the launch of the Roosevelt Avenue fund Tuesday. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas

Nov. 27, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Gov. Kathy Hochul, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and several Queens elected officials gathered at Queens Borough Hall Tuesday to announce $1 million in funding to address illegal activities on Roosevelt Avenue. Hochul and Richards were joined by Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas, Catalina Cruz… Read more »

Queens CB 3 approves zoning changes for $8 billion Metropolitan Park development amid heated debate

Michael Sullivan, chief of staff to Steve Cohen, delivers a Metropolitan Park presentation to CB 3 on Thursday night. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 25, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Community Board 3 voted overwhelmingly to approve modifications to zoning regulations for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development at a fiery monthly meeting at Queens Public Library (QPL) Langston Hughes Thursday night. More than 100 people crowded into the auditorium at QPL Langston Hughes at 100-01…

Officials and advocates meet in Jackson Heights to address human trafficking solutions

(From L to R) Assembly Members Brian Maher, Jessica González-Rojas and Steven Raga sit before a roundtable of advocates and local communities. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas.

Oct. 31, 2024 By sobrien Oct. 31, 2024 By Shane O’Brien A number of elected officials met with community-based organizations and anti-trafficking experts in Jackson Heights Tuesday to discuss possible solutions for human trafficking in the local community. Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas, Steven Raga and Brian Maher gathered at Make the Road NY at 92-10… Read more »