Play Explores Impact Of Julio Rivera's Murder In Jackson Heights

"Julio Down By The School Yard" explores the aftermath of the 1990 murder of Julio Rivera and its impact on the queer communities of Queens.

LaGuardia AirTrain Now Expected To Cost $2 Billion, Officials Say

The estimated cost of building an AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport has climbed to $2 billion. That's quadruple the original estimates.

Jackson Heights Stabbing Leaves 2 Injured: NYPD

A stabbing on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights early Wednesday left two men with minor injuries, police said. There are no arrests.

In His Own Words: "Journeying to Where History Happened"

A Jackson Heights Teen Learns About Social Justice and Civil Rights

Pelosi Implores Queens Immigrants To Take Part In 2020 Census

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

Jackson Heights Man Arrested For Fatal Stabbing In East Elmhurst

Police have arrested a Jackson Heights man on charges that he fatally stabbed a homeless man in East Elmhurst earlier this month.

Pedestrian Hit By Car On 82nd Street In Jackson Heights

A driver jumped the curb and hit a pedestrian by 35th Avenue and 82nd Street in Jackson Heights, authorities and witnesses said.

Elmhurst Hospital To Build New Outpatient Surgery Center

The City Council voted Wednesday to devote $5.5 million to a new outpatient surgical center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst​ in Queens.

Free Jackson Heights Concert Pays Homage To Immigrants, 7 Train

A Jackson Heights music ensemble curated a series of free, live performances in Diversity Plaza to ring in the first day of summer Friday.

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.

Elmhurst Hospital Opens New Primary Care Center

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst is debuting a new primary care center with more exam rooms and upgraded equipment.

Man Killed, Bound In Jackson Heights Was Strangled: OCME

The man mysteriously found dead in his Jackson Heights home in February was strangled, the medical examiner's office ruled.

Homeless Man Dies Days After Mysterious East Elmhurst Stabbing

The 40-year-old man died five days after police found him in East Elmhurst with stab wounds on his torso. There are no arrests.

Garden School Parent Sues Over 'Mandatory' Fundraiser Fees

The parent of a former Garden School student is suing the Jackson Heights school over mandatory fees to participate in an annual fundraiser.

Elmhurst Target Gets Green Light From City Zoning Board

A controversial Target under construction in Elmhurst does not violate zoning code, the Board of Standards and Appeals ruled Tuesday.

Highlights From The Queens Pride Parade In Jackson Heights

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Jackson Heights for the annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival. Patch has compiled the highlights.

Police Identify Man Found Dead, Bound In Jackson Heights

The NYPD determined that the mysterious death of a 56-year-old man in his Jackson Heights home was a homicide.

Queens Kicks Off Pride Month With Annual Jackson Heights Parade

Pride kicks off in Queens this weekend with the 27th Annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival in Jackson Heights.

Cops Seek Man Who Robbed Jackson Heights Bank

Police are looking for the man who robbed a Santander Bank in Jackson Heights on Tuesday.

Parks Department To Renovate Corona's William F. Moore Park

City Councilman Francisco Moya will lead a walk around the park to gather locals' ideas on how to renovate its seating area.

Pols Unveil Eco-Friendly Corona Residence For Low-Income Seniors

The new Corona residence, which is already fully occupied, includes 21 apartments for formerly homeless seniors.

Site Of Historic Burial Ground Selling For $14 Million

A plot of land in Elmhurst that contains a historic burial ground quietly hit the market for nearly $14 million.

Jackson Heights Community Board Debuts Immigration Committee

Queens Community Board 3 has debuted a committee that will focus on addressing issues specific to local immigrant communities.

Elmhurst Target's Fate Rests With City Zoning Board

Local activists hope to convince the Board of Standards and Appeals that Target's planned Elmhurst store violates zoning code.

Garden School Students Head Outdoors For Annual Walkathon

The Garden School PTA's annual walkathon is a rare chance for the entire student body comes together as a community.

Corona Pedestrian Dies One Week After Car Crash: NYPD

A 68-year-old Corona woman died a week after a driver hit her, blocks away from her home, police said Friday.

Jackson Heights Cycling Group For Spanish Speakers Wins Grant

The Jackson Heights-based group Ciclistas Latinoamericanos won a $2,650 grant to help fund their bike-riding events and other projects.

Elmhurst Celebrates Pride By Honoring LGBTQ-Rights Activists

City Councilman Daniel Dromm celebrated LGBTQ Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion at Queens Center Mall.

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.

Jackson Heights Among Worst Neighborhoods For Eviction: Report

The Jackson Heights-Elmhurst-Corona area was one of the worst in Queens for evictions in 2018, according to new data released Monday.

Applications Open For Three 'Affordable' Corona Apartments

The three new apartments are only available to households earning above $51,000 a year.

Fire At Decorative Hardware Shop In Corona Injures 1: FDNY

A fire broke out at a decorative hardware shop on 43rd Avenue in Queens early Wednesday, seriously injuring one firefighter.

Man Loses Limbs After Falling Under Train In Elmhurst

The 32-year-old man fell between two train cars at the Elmhurst Avenue station, police said.

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 Kids Have Few Playgrounds: Report

There are just four playgrounds for every 10,000 kids in Jackson Heights and North Corona, a new study found.

3 Latin Kings Members Convicted Of Jackson Heights Attack

A jury on Wednesday found three suspected Latin Kings gang members guilty of gang assault and robbery — but one of them has escaped.

Thieves Nab Easter Baskets From Jackson Heights Church

Assembly Member Michael DenDekker​ donated replacement Easter baskets in time for the holiday.

Ocasio-Cortez, Locals Celebrate New Queens Social Service Center

The non-profit Asian Americans for Equality's new Jackson Heights office will offer social services in English, Spanish and Chinese.

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.

Queens Man Accused Of Running Brothels, Selling Fentanyl

Special agents charged a Jackson Heights man with dealing fentanyl and cocaine and running brothels in Elmhurst and Woodside.