Jackson Heights-Elmhurst-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Queens unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Jackson Heights-Elmhurst-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Figures

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Jackson Heights-Elmhurst-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Rikers Guard Attacked After Reporting Anti-Trans Harassment: Suit

A corrections officer said she was left with a broken nose after reporting her co-workers' gender discrimination, court records show.

Jackson Heights-Elmhurst-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Queens unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Back Rent Trending Downward In Queens: Analysis

More than one out of every five Queens rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Jackson Heights-Elmhurst-Area Unemployment Rate Steady In July: Feds

The Queens County unemployment rate stayed the same during the summer.

Jackson Heights-Elmhurst-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Queens: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Jackson Heights-Elmhurst residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Queens

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Jackson Heights-Elmhurst Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Queens is higher than the New York average.

Queens Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Jackson Heights-Elmhurst area compares to New York for coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Decreases In Jackson Heights-Elmhurst Area: Feds

Queens's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Borough President Candidate Sends Fake Eviction Mailers In Queens

The fake eviction notices, which many locals say are insensitive, are actually campaign mailers from a Queens Borough President candidate.

Broadband Speed In Jackson Heights-Elmhurst Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Federal Taxes In Queens: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Queens.

New Bangladeshi-American Political Group Sets Sights On Queens

New political organizing group Bangladeshi Americans for Political Progress launches Wednesday in Jackson Heights.

Queens Early Voting 2019: What You Need To Know

This will be the first time Queens residents will be able to vote early. Here’s what New Yorkers need to know.

Jackson Heights Street Co-Named For Late State Sen. José Peralta

José Peralta, the first Dominican-American elected to the New York State Senate, died suddenly in November 2018 from cancer complications.

Jackson Heights Activist To Challenge DenDekker For NY Assembly

Jackson Heights resident Nuala O'Doherty will launch a bid Tuesday to unseat New York Assemblyman Michael DenDekker in next year's primary.

Ocasio-Cortez 'Stalker' Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail

A South Jamaica man arrested for stalking U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will spend 60 days in jail, a judge ruled Friday.

Ocasio-Cortez 'Stalker' Arrested Again For Visiting Her Office

A Queens man was arrested for visiting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office in Jackson Heights again, violating a restraining order.

Pelosi Implores Queens Immigrants To Take Part In 2020 Census

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was speaking during a community discussion in Elmhurst Monday.

FAA Is Asking For Public Input On LaGuardia AirTrain Plan

The FAA is collecting public feedback on a controversial, $1.5 billion plan to build an AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport in Queens.

Jackson Heights Senator Will Talk Tenant Protections At Town Hall

With rent regulations due to expire, State Sen. Jessica Ramos is building momentum for nine housing reforms under consideration in Albany.

To LeFrak City Tenants, Rising Star AOC Just Their Congresswoman

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a low-profile breakfast in LeFrak City to chat about local issues.

Jackson Heights Locals Lobby For Car-Free Street By Travers Park

Jackson Heights residents are pushing the city to make good on a promise to ban cars on a stretch of 78th Street that borders Travers Park.

Elmhurst Renters Demand Stronger Tenant Protections

Residents of a rent-stabilized building in Elmhurst protested loopholes that they say put them at risk of eviction.

Nonprofit Dedicates Queens Office To Late State Sen. Peralta

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC is dedicating its office in Jackson Heights to the late State Sen. Jose Peralta, who volunteered for them.

Ocasio-Cortez Hosts Mural Contest For Jackson Heights Office

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to open her Queens district office in March.

Ocasio-Cortez Office Stalled By Shutdown, NYC Landlord, Rep Says

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said the federal shutdown and a Queens landlord are to blame for her not yet opening her local offices.

Last Nazi In US Dies Months After Deportation From Queens

Jakiw Palij had lived quietly in Jackson Heights for decades.

Suspicious Powder Forces State Senator To Evacuate Queens Office

The greenish gray powder was later found to be harmless.

Perp Steals $60K & Security System From Jackson Heights Bar: NYPD

The perp broke into Sal Y Pimienta by snipping the lock on the bar's security gate, police said.

NY Election Results: Ramos Beats Peralta In Senate Primary

Jessica Ramos, a former staffer for Mayor Bill de Blasio, ousted Jose Peralta, a former member of the Independent Democratic Conference.

Ocasio-Cortez Slams Congressman Who Calls Her 'This Girl'

The rising progressive star fired back at Florida Rep. Ron DeSantis after he dismissed her as "this girl, Ocasio-Cortez or whatever she is."

Queens Senior Centers Get $100K In State Funding

Two senior centers in Elmhurst each get $50,000 to provide "services and activities to the elderly," Sen. Jose Peralta announced Wednesday.

Don't Cap NYC's Child Welfare Funds, Queens Senator Urges State

Senator Jose Peralta urged colleagues to fight Gov. Cuomo's proposed $129 million budget cut to the city's child welfare agency.

Jackson Heights Woman Runs For New York Senate

Jessica Ramos launched her campaign to represent Astoria, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Corona and Woodside in the state senate.

Nazi In Queens Should Be Deported To Germany: Sen. Gillibrand

Gillibrand penned a letter urging Germany to take back a former Nazi guard who has been residing for years in Jackson Heights.