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Julissa Ferreras

Recent Headlines

Corona

April 24, 2013

Residents Propose Concerts, Picnic Spots for Flushing Meadows Park

Neighbors suggest improvements for Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

New York City

March 22, 2013

Deadly Meningitis On the Rise Among Men, DOH Warns

A fatal meningitis outbreak has prompted the DOH to warn men who have sex with men to get vaccinated.

Corona

March 19, 2013

Pols Unveil Proposal to Revitalize Roosevelt Avenue

The plan includes improvements in sanitation, lighting and rezoning for the busy thoroughfare.

Corona

February 11, 2013

Schools Perform Well Despite Operating Above Capacity

Despite crowded classrooms, some Corona and Elmhurst schools are thriving.

Corona

December 10, 2012

Residents March Against Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Development

Neighbors and politicians marched Sunday to protest development plans at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Jackson Heights

October 19, 2012

Jackson Heights Readies for 23rd Annual Kids Halloween Parade

This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the Jackson Heights Halloween Parade.

Willets Point

October 02, 2012

Residents Rail Against Flushing Meadows Park Development Plans

Residents at a town hall protested plans for a new mall and soccer stadium in Flushing Meadows.

Corona

September 13, 2012

I.S. 61 Gifted and Talented Program Moving Because of Overcrowding

The school in Corona is operating at 120 percent of its capacity.

Corona

August 30, 2012

Pedestrian Plaza Brings Much-Needed Open Space to Corona

A new pedestrian plaza in Corona has neighbors enjoying the great outdoors.

Kew Gardens

July 20, 2012

Queens Leaders Fuming Over Plans to Move Beleaguered Statue to Brooklyn

The "Triumph of Civic Virtue" statue has previously called "an eyesore."

Corona

June 21, 2012

SLA Puts Cork in Corona Liquor Store's Bid to Open Between Two Churches

The SLA has put a hold on the liquor license application for Bao Liquors on 97th Street in Corona.

Forest Hills

June 08, 2012

Queens Politicians Hit the Streets to Warn About Forest Hills Rapist

Pols hit the streets early Friday morning to hand out flyers at a Rego Park subway station.

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 01, 2012

WaHi Cops Accused of Drinking on Duty Ordered to Rehab

Two detectives were ordered to an upstate facility after the alleged incident at Parrilla restaurant.

Astoria & Long Island City

January 20, 2012

New Immigration Center Promises Easier Naturalization for Queens Immigrants

New facility on Jackson Avenue in Long Island City opens amid promises of increased efficiency.

Washington Heights & Inwood

June 08, 2011

Latino Politicians Call on Albany to Pass Marriage Equality Legislation

A group of Latino elected officials called upon Albany to immediately pass marriage equality legislation.