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Savannah Bananas give Corona boy unforgettable experience at Yankee Stadium

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The Savannah Bananas baseball team partnered with Dunkin to help give 8-year-old Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center patient and baseball superfan Wyatt Lin an amazing experience with the team during their visit to Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13. Wyatt, a native of Corona, got to spend one-on-one time with the team. He also joined...<br https:qns.com202509savannah-bananas-corona-kid-experience"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 19, 2025

Annual Momo Crawl returns to Jackson Heights with $1 dumplings

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Fans of the delicious and savory momo, a Tibetan and Nepalese dumpling, are in for a real treat with the return of the annual Momo Crawl to Jackson Heights on Sun. Sept. 21. The 13th annual event, to be held in Diversity Plaza at 37th Road between 73rd and 74th St. from noon to 5...<br https:qns.com202509momo-crawl-jackson-heights"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 16, 2025

Three arrested at Roosevelt Avenue boutique in Corona for possessing stolen merchandise: DA

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The owner of a Corona boutique and two of his employees were arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property for their alleged roles in a fencing operation. More than $50,000 in merchandise was allegedly stolen from major retailers, including Macys, Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle, which were offered for sale at...<br https:qns.com202509stolen-merchandise-roosevelt-avenue-boutique-corona"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 15, 2025

Krishnan models traditional South Asian garments ahead of Style Across the Aisle Fashion Week event

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Council Member Shekar Krishnan modeled several outfits from a local South Asian fashion company based in Jackson Heights ahead of a New York City Fashion Week event that aims to showcase the diverse cultures of New York City communities through elected officials on both sides of the aisle. Krishnan will take part in the annual...<br https:qns.com202509krishnan-style-across-the-aisle"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 10, 2025

Jackson Heights woman indicted for sex trafficking woman, extorting another on Roosevelt Avenue: DA

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A Queens grand jury indicted a Jackson Heights woman on charges of sex trafficking, grand larceny and other related crimes for allegedly forcing a woman to engage in prostitution on Roosevelt Avenue and to pay the defendant a daily sum of money. Valezka Echeverrias, 31, of 80th Street, was arraigned Sept. 5 in Queens Supreme...<br https:qns.com202509jackson-heights-woman-indicted-sex-trafficking"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 8, 2025

Krishnan, QPL celebrate return of seven day service at Jackson Heights library

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Council Member Shekar Krishnan and Queens Public Library (QPL) welcomed local residents to QPLs Jackson Heights branch Sunday to celebrate the return of seven-day service. QPLs Jackson Heights branch, located at 35-51 81st St., was one of five Queens libraries to begin offering seven-day service on Sunday, Sept. 7 as part of a $2 million...<br https:qns.com202509krishnan-qpl-jackson-heights-seven-day-service"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 8, 2025

Gianaris provides $100k in funding for QPL split across four library branches

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State Sen. Mike Gianaris presented Queens Public Library (QPL) with a $100,000 in state funding last week to help support programming and resources at four branches across the borough. Gianaris made the presentation at QPLs annual back-to-school event at its Elmhurst branch on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The funding will go toward community programming and other...<br https:qns.com202509gianaris-funding-qpl"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 5, 2025

Average price of Queens homes for up to three families eclipses $1 million: report

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The average cost of homes for one to three families reached $1,013,558 in the second quarter of 2025, marking the first time that price has reached $1 million dating back to the second quarter of 2024, according to a report by the real estate firm Brown Harris Stevens. Since the second quarter of 2024, the...<br https:qns.com202509average-price-queens-homes-eclipses-1-million"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English September 2, 2025

Fall fun in western Queens: Your guide to the best seasonal events

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With beach days and summer BBQs behind us, the start of September rings in the start of magnificent Fall foliage, Halloween and more fun activities that come with the start of Autumn, including a list of Fall events in the area. From apple picking to seasonal ciders and more, there is tons to explore in...<br https:qns.com202508fall-fun-western-queens-guide-seasonal-events"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 29, 2025

PSA: Health Department to spray for West Nile Virus on Sept. 2

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The Health Department will spray pesticides in parts of western and southern Queens to reduce the risk of the mosquito-carried West Nile Virus.  Weather permitting, the spraying will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning. In case of bad weather, praying will occur on Wednesday, Sept. 3,...<br https:qns.com202508health-department-spray-west-nile-virus-sept-2"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 28, 2025

Capital improvement projects planned for three Corona green spaces

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The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation announced plans for capital improvement projects at three green spaces in Corona. The first project is the reconstruction of the Josephine Caminiti Playground, located along Corona Avenue and 102nd Street. The scope of the work includes bringing in modern playground equipment, updated safety surfacing, new spray...<br https:qns.com202508capital-improvement-projects-corona-green-spaces"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 27, 2025

AGs office launches investigation into death of man run over by police officer in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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The New York Attorney Generals Office of Special Investigations (OSI) has launched a probe into the death of a civilian on Saturday, Aug. 23, following a motor vehicle collision involving NYPD officers in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. At approximately 4:37 p.m., an NYPD officer from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst was driving westbound in a...<br https:qns.com202508ag-investigation-death-man-run-over-police-flushing-meadows"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 26, 2025

Gonzalez Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks in western Queens

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Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas has announced that she has distributed more than 2,500 free backpacks to Queens students across five community giveaways held throughout back-to-school season in August. Gonzalez-Rojas partnered with elected officials across the borough to give away thousands of free backpacks ahead of the new academic year, hosting community events in Corona, Jackson Heights, Astoria, East...<br https:qns.com202508jessica-gonzalez-rojas-backpa

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 25, 2025

Permits filed for 10 story residential building with 54 units in Elmhurst

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Permits have been filed for the construction of a 10-story residential building with 54 housing units at 42-02 80th St. in Elmhurst. The proposed building would be 85 feet tall and cover 36,760 square feet. With an average unit scope of 680 square feet, the 54 residences will most likely be rentals. In addition to...<br https:qns.com202508permits-10-story-residential-54-units-elmhurst"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 21, 2025

Author Joseph Lee examines Indigenous history and identity at Marthas Vineyard during Jackson Heights visit

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Because Marthas Vineyard is associated with wealthy vacation destinations, the islands coastline charm often conceals its Indigenous origins. In his debut book "Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity," Joseph Lee, an award-winning journalist and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, reflects on his Indigenous identity as he recounts...<br https:qns.com202508joseph-lee-history-marthas-vineyard-jackson-heights"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 20, 2025

Woman robbed at knifepoint on Justice Avenue in Elmhurst: NYPD

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Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed a woman at knifepoint on the night of Friday, Aug. 8, and remains at large nearly three weeks later. The 24-year-old victim was walking on Justice Avenue near 53rd Street at around 10:15 p.m., when a stranger approached her, pulled...<br https:qns.com202508woman-robbed-knifepoint-elmhurst"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 20, 2025

Can Queens food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants?

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In Jackson Heights at 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, Roosevelt Avenue is buzzing with energy as commuters file in and out of subway cars and onto the street and cars and trucks grapple to get down the busy road. The street is filled with rows of shops and restaurants, along with food carts, street...<br https:qns.com202508queens-food-trucks-restaurants"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 19, 2025

Queens CEC 30 calls for dismissed union rep to be reinstated, accuses UFT of "political retaliation

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Community Education Council 30 (CEC 30) has called on the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to reinstate Ashley Rzonca after the union representative for Community School District 30 was dismissed from her position earlier in the year for what the CEC describes as "political" reasons. CEC 30, which represents dozens of schools across western Queens,...<br https:qns.com202508cec-30-ashley-rzonca"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 18, 2025

Woman attacks bystander in unprovoked assault at Woodhaven Boulevard subway station: NYPD

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Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst and Transit District 20 are looking for a woman who allegedly assaulted an E train rider at the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near Queens Center Mall during an unprovoked attack in the early morning of Wednesday, Aug 6. The woman was engaged in an argument near the MTA...<br https:qns.com202508woman-attacks-bystander-woodhaven-boulevard-subway-station"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 12, 2025

Woman attacks bystander in unprovoked assault at Woodhaven Boulevard subway station: NYPD

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Police from the 110th Precinct in Elmhurst and Transit District 20 are looking for a woman who allegedly assaulted an E train rider at the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station near Queens Center Mall during an unprovoked attack in the early morning of Wednesday, Aug 6. The woman was engaged in an argument near the MTA...<br https:qns.com202508woman-attacks-bystander-woodhaven-boulevard-subway-station"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 12, 2025

Young teen arrested for stabbing 14 year old boy in the face in Elmhurst: NYPD

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A 14-year-old boy was arrested Aug. 7 and charged with assault, menacing, and other related crimes for allegedly stabbing a classmate multiple times in broad daylight on Broadway in Elmhurst, according to authorities. The youngster, who was not identified because he is a minor, got into a dispute with another 14-year-old boy at a nearby...<br https:qns.com202508teen-arrested-for-stabbing-face-elmhurst"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 8, 2025

Health department to spray parts of Queens with pesticides to kill mosquitoes, reduce risk of West Nile virus

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The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced it will be spraying pesticides in an effort to eliminate more mosquitoes and reduce the risk of people catching the West Nile virus on Monday, Aug. 11, across several parts of Queens. Trucks will be spraying the pesticides between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m....<br https:qns.com202508health-dept-spray-queens-pesticides-mosquitoes"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 7, 2025

AARP hosts Social Security anniversary celebration in Corona

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A group of seniors celebrated the 90th anniversary of Social Security in Corona on Friday, Aug 1. AARP New York hosted the celebration at Corona Pizza, located at 51-23 108th St., where attendees enjoyed complimentary pizza slices as part of the organizations "Slices of the Story" Pizza Pop-Up Activation. The Pizza Pop-Up is part of...<br https:qns.com202508aarp-social-security-celebration-corona"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 5, 2025

Seven day service extended to five Queens libraries as part of city budget expansion

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Queens Public Library will offer seven-day service at five new locations after the City Council secured a $2 million investment to expand weekend library services across the New York in the citys FY 26 budget. QPLs Sunday service will be extended to libraries in Glen Oaks, Hunters Point, Jackson Heights and Rochdale Village from Sept....<br https:qns.com202508seven-day-service-queens-libraries"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 4, 2025

Ready, set, go! Elmhurst Mile returns on Aug. 2

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Get ready to feel the need for speed - and to support a great cause. On Saturday, Aug. 2, Queens Distance Runners (QDR), a grassroots running organization, is set to host the second annual Elmhurst Mile, a USATF-certified road race in the heart of Elmhurst, starting at 8 a.m. Lace up your best running shoes...<br https:qns.com202508elmhurst-mile-returns"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English August 1, 2025

Ready, set, go! Elmhurst Mile returns on Aug. 2

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Get ready to feel the need for speed - and to support a great cause. On Saturday, Aug. 2, Queens Distance Runners (QDR), a grassroots running organization, is set to host the second annual Elmhurst Mile, a USATF-certified road race in the heart of Elmhurst, starting at 8 a.m. Lace up your best running shoes...<br https:qns.com202508elmhurst-mile-returns"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English Aug 01, 2025

Modern playgrounds, basketball courts and green spaces coming soon to Corona parks

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A group of greenspaces in Corona is receiving a major upgrade.  Major revitalization projects are underway at Josephine Caminiti Playground, located at Corona Avenue and 102nd Street, Park of the Americas basketball courts, located at 104th Street and 41st Avenue in Corona, and American Triangle, located between 41st Avenue, 102nd Street and National Avenue. The...<br https:qns.com202507modern-playgrounds-corona-parks"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #en Jul 30, 2025

Modern playgrounds, basketball courts and green spaces coming soon to Corona parks

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A group of greenspaces in Corona is receiving a major upgrade.  Major revitalization projects are underway at Josephine Caminiti Playground, located at Corona Avenue and 102nd Street, Park of the Americas basketball courts, located at 104th Street and 41st Avenue in Corona, and American Triangle, located between 41st Avenue, 102nd Street and National Avenue. The...<br https:qns.com202507modern-playgrounds-corona-parks"Read More<a

#JacksonHeightsPost #News VIA #MPAQ #English Jul 30, 2025

07-29-2025
FDNY battles fires at Maspeth junkyard, Murray Hill apartments and 7 train station in Corona that knocked out service for hours

Hours before seven businesses were destroyed during a four-alarm fire on Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village, the FDNY battled another stubborn two-alarm blaze in a scrapyard about three miles west in Maspeth on Monday morning. The FDNY received reports of the junkyard fire at around 11 a.m. on July 28 and arriving units encountered...<br https:qns.com202507fdny-battles-fires-maspeth-murray-hill-corona"Read More<a

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07-29-2025
Moped riding gunman, accomplice, sought in Corona armed robbery: NYPD

Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights are looking for two moped-riding suspects who targeted a motorist near Roosevelt Avenue in Corona in an armed robbery during the afternoon of Friday, July 25. Police say the 27-year-old driver was inside his parked vehicle near 104th Street and 38th Avenue, two blocks north of Corona...<br https:qns.com202507corona-armed-robbery-gunman"Read More<a

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