Activists Take Fight Against Elmhurst Target To NY Supreme Court

A coalition led by grassroots group Queens Neighborhoods United hopes to convince a judge to halt Target's construction on 82nd Street.

2 Injured After Fire Breaks Out In Elmhurst Home: FDNY

Two people suffered minor injuries after a fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in a home on Pettit Avenue in Elmhurst, the FDNY said.

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.

Teens Swipe Gas Cans From Corona Church, Start Fire: Cops

Police are looking for two boys who broke into a shed at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, took gas cans and started a fire.

Artist Turns Masterpieces Into Lego Sculptures For Queens Exhibit

Lawyer-turned-artist Nathan Sawaya has created works of art from a million Lego bricks for the New York Hall of Science's latest exhibit.

Corona Man Fatally Stabbed In Chin, Back And Arm: NYPD

Police haven't yet arrested anyone for the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old Queens man on Sunday.

Motorcyclist Killed In Jackson Heights Crash: NYPD

A motorcyclist was killed in Jackson Heights early Sunday morning after he collided with a Jeep, police said.

Attack On Gay Couple In Jackson Heights Restaurant Spurs Protest

After a queer couple was assaulted in a Jackson Heights restaurant, activists say businesses need to better protect vulnerable communities.

Elmhurst, Corona Seniors To Get Free Ride To Medical Appointments

Seniors living in Elmhurst, Corona and Lefrak City are now eligible for free Lyft rides to and from the doctor's office.

2 Stabbed In Monday Morning Elmhurst Brawl, Police Say

Two people were stabbed during a large fight on Roosevelt Avenue early Monday, leaving one victim in critical condition, police said.

Food Festival Celebrates The Best Of Jackson Heights Cuisine

Foodies can taste the world this weekend at the free Jackson Heights food festival "Viva La Comida," now in its eighth year.

Gorman Playground In Jackson Heights Will Get $4.6M Renovation

The expansive Gorman Playground in Jackson Heights is getting a $4.6 million renovation, and residents will get to weigh in on the plan.

Israelis with Disabilities Visit U.S. Peers at AHRC New York City

Adult Day Program in Elmhurst Engage Visitors with Art, Music and Dance

City's Nightlife Raids Target Jackson Heights, Report Finds

NYPD-led raids of city nightlife venues target the Jackson Heights area more than any other neighborhood, according to a new report.

Queens' Newest School Celebrates Its First-Ever Day Of Classes

Thursday was the first-ever day of classes at Queens' newest school, P.S. 398 on the Jackson Heights/Woodside border.

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.

Queens Teen Arrested For Plotting ISIS-Inspired Attack

A 19-year-old East Elmhurst resident was arrested Thursday for plotting a violent attack in the name of ISIS.

Astoria Heights Man Arrested For 23 Burglaries Across Queens

Police have arrested an Astoria Heights man for robbing 23 stores across western and central Queens in the last month.

Sunset Park Man Arrested For Queens Subway Station Stabbing

A Brooklyn man was arrested for stabbing a 19 year old at the Junction Boulevard subway station in Corona this weekend, according to police.

Man Shot And Killed On Elmhurst Street Corner, Gunman At Large

Police are looking for the gunman who fatally shot a young man in the head in Elmhurst on Sunday.

Missing Cipriani Chef Found Dead In Elmhurst Hostel: NYPD

A dead body found in an Elmhurst hostel Wednesday night is the Cipriani chef who went missing in Queens earlier this week, police said.

Survivor Of Deadly East Elmhurst Fire Celebrates 1st Birthday

Liam Rodriguez has turned one and had eight surgeries since a deadly East Elmhurst arson killed three of his relatives.

Cipriani Chef Reported Missing From Elmhurst Home: NYPD

Andrea Zamperoni, who works for Cipriani Dolci, was last seen at home in Elmhurst over two days ago.

Hectic Jackson Heights Intersection To Get Safety Improvements

One of Jackson Heights' craziest intersections, where three people have been hurt so far this year, is getting a suite of safety upgrades.

Man Nabs 10 Jars Of Tomato Sauce From Jackson Heights Supermarket

Police are looking for a hungry thief who nabbed 10 jars of tomato sauce from Food Universe Marketplace in Queens last month.

Animal Abuser Shoves Probation Officer Who Found Starving Pets

Elizabeth Grant was convicted after the officer visited her East Elmhurst home.

Elmhurst Foodtown Settles Sexual Harassment Suit For $285K

Two Foodtown workers in Elmhurst who claim they were fired for reporting sexual harassment by a supervisor have settled for $285,000.

Off-Duty Firefighter Arrested For Drunk Driving In Queens: Cops

An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested for drunk driving after police spotted him speeding through East Elmhurst at 100 miles an hour.

Man Who Killed Wife In Queens Salon Has Past Assault Conviction

The man who stabbed his wife to death in a Jackson Heights salon has a record of assault, trespassing and violating a restraining order.

Man Fatally Stabs Wife In Jackson Heights Salon Where She Worked

A man was charged with murder for stabbing his wife to death Wednesday evening in the Jackson Heights salon where she worked.

Fourth Person Dies After East Elmhurst Fire Set By Houseguest

Elizabeth Rodriguez, 35, passed away Tuesday after battling severe burns for nearly a month. Her infant son is still fighting for his life.

Jackson Heights Spot Added To List Of NYC's Best Cheap Eats

Peruvian sandwich spot Juanita's Cafe earned a spot on Eater's list of the 40 best cheap eats in New York City.

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Fire At Elmhurst Apartment Building

One man is dead and two are injured after a fire broke out in their Elmhurst apartment building early Monday morning.

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.

Queens Pols Celebrate Drag Queen Story Hour In Jackson Heights

Thanks to city funding, Drag Queen Story Hour will expand its bilingual readings and story hours for kids with special needs in Queens.

Driver Who Crashed Into Tree In Queens Arrested For Fake Plates

An Elmhurst man was arrested for driving with a suspended license and fake plates after he drove into a tree in Jackson Heights, police say.

Jackson Heights Among Target Areas In $58M Cyclist Safety Plan

Jackson Heights​ and East Elmhurst are among the neighborhoods the city will prioritize in a new, $58 million plan to make cycling safer.

Baby Boy Fights For His Life After Deadly East Elmhurst Fire

An 11-month-old boy is still fighting two weeks after a deadly East Elmhurst fire left him and his mother badly burned.

2 Injured After Driver Slams Into Tree In Jackson Heights

Two people are hurt after a driver in Queens crashed into a tree Wednesday morning, the FDNY said.

Man Arrested For Pepper Spraying Trans Women In Jackson Heights

A second person is under arrest for pepper spraying two transgender women in Jackson Heights the weekend of the WorldPride Parade.