Tag: jackson-heights

Man slashed across face by armed robbers during Corona chain-snatching: NYPD

Dec. 9, 2024 By bparry

[caption id="attachment_85863" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cops are looking for these suspects who allegedly slashed a man in Corona after threatening him with a handgun during a chain-snatching on 37th Avenue. NYPD[/caption]
Dec. 9, 2024 By Bill Parry

Author to give talk about ‘much-needed biography’, An Irish Passion For Justice, at Jackson Heights Library

Dec. 4, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Dec. 4, 2024 By Colum Motherway Join renowned author and Queens resident Robert Polner for an insightful talk about the life of Paul O’Dwyer, a trailblazing Irish-American attorney, politician and activist. Polner will discuss the biography An Irish Passion for Justice: The Life of Rebel New York Attorney Paul… Read more »

Wonder opens virtual food hall in Jackson Heights, featuring celebrity chef menus and diverse dining options

Lines form outside Wonder's new Jackson Heights location ahead of Thursday's grand opening. Photo: Shane O'Brien

Nov. 14, 2024 By sobrien Nov. 14, 2024 By Shane O’Brien More than 100 people gathered in Jackson Heights Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Wonder, a “fast-fine” virtual food hall that connects New York customers with a number of high-quality restaurants and chefs from across the US. Wonder opened its new Jackson… Read more »

Community rallies at Jackson Heights’ 90th Street Triangle, urging continued police efforts on Roosevelt Avenue

Attendees at the rally in support of Operation Restore Roosevelt on Sunday. Photo: Let's Improve Roosevelt Ave.

Oct. 28, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Hundreds of people gathered at the 90th Street Triangle on the Jackson Heights/Elmhurst border Sunday afternoon to rally for continued support in fighting crime on the Roosevelt Avenue Corridor. This comes after Mayor Eric Adams launched a multi-agency enforcement operation in the area earlier in October. The Public…

Jackson Heights ‘Key to the City’ event break barriers, offering immigrants local access to vital services

Sep. 24, 2024 By sobrien Sept. 24, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Around 400 people gathered at the New York Immigration Coalition’s (NYIC) Key to the City event in Jackson Heights on Saturday. The event aimed to connect New York’s immigrant community with organizations offering essential services and information. Held at Paseo Park/34th Ave Open Street… Read more »