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Jackson Heights

April 17, 2013

Girl Hurt in Fall From Queens Apartment Building

A girl was hospitalized after falling from an apartment building in Jackson Heights Wednesday afternoon.

Elmhurst

January 09, 2013

Community Board Approves New 'Slow Zone' For Elmhurst

The new zone will reduce speeds by 10 mph and add speed bumps and signage to the area.

Jackson Heights

November 15, 2012

Police Nab Suspect Accused of Sexually Abusing Two Young Girls in Queens

Mario Lopez, 52, a Brooklyn resident, was charged with sexual abuse.

Long Island City

August 21, 2012

LIC Woman Sentenced for $1.3 Million Ponzi Scheme

Many of the victims lost their life savings in the scheme, officials said.

Astoria

August 09, 2012

Sidewalk Dining Scene Booming in Astoria

There are more sidewalk cafes in Astoria than Williamsburg, and more are on the way.

Jackson Heights

June 13, 2012

NYPD Releases New Patrol Guidelines to Address Transgender 'Harassment'

LGBT advocates charge that cops routinely taunt, shame and arrest transgender people on false pretenses.

Jackson Heights

June 08, 2012

Homeless Man Roughed Up By Cops To Sue City for $5 Million, Lawyer Says

Charles Menninger was beaten by cops in an incident witnessed by a Judge in plain-clothes.

Jackson Heights

June 04, 2012

Newlywed Christine Quinn Marches in Queens Pride Parade

Speaker Christine Quinn marches with the LGBT community in Sunday's Queens Pride Parade. 

Jackson Heights

May 31, 2012

Councilman Daniel Dromm Assaulted by Truck Driver, Officials Say

Daniel Dromm was punched in his chest and had his phone stolen by an illegally parked truck driver. 

Jackson Heights

May 23, 2012

Kitchen Fire Breaks Out in Jackson Heights Home

A small fire ignited in a kitchen in a two-storey home in Jackson Heights. No injuries were reported.

Jackson Heights

May 22, 2012

Pol Hosting Fundraiser to Send Slain Gay Man's Ashes to Colombia

Council Member Daniel Dromm hopes to raise $1,000 to send Edgar Garzón's ashes back to his family. 

Jackson Heights

May 18, 2012

Jackson Heights' Best Food Carts On the Menu for Three-Hour Tour

Gear up for some food truck action this weekend on Roosevelt Avenue with a three-hour food crawl.

Ridgewood

May 18, 2012

City's Only Nepali Podcast Brings Sound of Himalayas to New York

'Himali Sworharu,' the city's only Nepali arts podcast, reaches 5,000 homes nationwide.

Jackson Heights

May 17, 2012

Pre-School Teacher Nearly Tosses Out $1 Million Lottery Ticket

Jackson Heights pre-school teacher cleans up sweepstakes after she cleaned out her cluttered purse.

Corona

May 15, 2012

Pioneer Academy's Third Graders Help School Win 'Recycling Champion' Title

Eco-conscious third-graders help school bag '2012 Green Cup Recycle Challenge.'