Sept. 28, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The Queens Post has obtained shocking video of a delivery driver on a scooter being struck by an alleged hit-and-run-driver in Long Island City Saturday. The video shows delivery worker Armando Escorcia, 28, riding his scooter northbound on 21st Street – at the 44th Drive intersection – at around… Read more »
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VIDEO: 81-Year-old Man Violently Beaten and Robbed in Jackson Heights Friday
Sept. 26, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police have released a shocking video of two suspects violently beating an 81-year-old man in Jackson Heights last week – before making off with the victim’s cell phone and $15 cash. The unsettling footage shows the two hooded muggers shoving the senior to the sidewalk outside BQE Billiards &… Read more »
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 145 Units in Astoria, Studios Start at $665 Per Month
Sept. 25, 2022 By Michael Dorgan An affordable housing lottery has opened for 145 units in a new building on the Halletts Point peninsula in Astoria – with rent starting at $665 per month. The apartments are located in a new 14-story building called Halletts Point 7, located at 3-3 27th Ave. All of the… Read more »
Officials Break Ground on $5.7 Million Office and Educational Facility at Socrates Sculpture Park
Sept. 23, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Socrates Sculpture Park is one step closer to having its first permanent on-site building. The city has broken ground on a new administrative and programming facility at the park — located at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and Broadway — and officials were on hand Wednesday to celebrate the… Read more »
Video of Fire Truck Stuck on 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights Sparks More Debate About Open Streets Initiative
Sept. 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A video posted online showing an FDNY fire truck failing to maneuver a turn on 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights has intensified the dispute between advocates and opponents of the avenue’s Open Streets initiative. The video, which was posted to Twitter Saturday, shows a firetruck traveling westbound on 34th… Read more »
Cast Members From Broadway’s Top Shows to Perform at Free Event in Astoria Friday
Sept. 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Stars from some of Broadway’s current top musicals will take to the stage in a free special event in Astoria Friday. The family-friendly event, called Broadway in the Boros, will feature current cast members and musicians from hit shows such as Wicked, SIX, and Beetlejuice performing live, rain or shine. The… Read more »
New Indoor Golf and Entertainment Facility Set to Open on Jackson Avenue
Sept. 22, 2022 By Michael Dorgan It’s nearly tee-off time in LIC! A new indoor golf and entertainment facility is set to open on Jackson Avenue later this year. Five Iron Golf, which will offer golf simulators combined with a bar area, will open in late October or early November at the Prime Building —… Read more »
Astoria Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run of 5-Year-Old Boy in East Elmhurst
Sept. 21, 2022 By Michael Dorgan The police have nabbed an alleged hit-and-run driver who was wanted for fatally striking a 5-year-old boy in East Elmhurst earlier this month. Xavier Carchipulla, 40, of Astoria, was arrested and charged Wednesday with leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license—after he allegedly plowed… Read more »
New Upscale Bar/Restaurant to Open on Jackson Avenue Tonight, Replacing Bierocracy
Sept. 20, 2022 By Michael Dorgan A new upscale bar and restaurant will open on Jackson Avenue tonight, replacing a beer hall that closed last year. The new establishment, called Jungly, will open at 12-23 Jackson Ave. at 6 p.m. and will offer craft cocktails, live music and American fusion-style food. The owners are taking… Read more »
Suspects Wanted for Mugging 6 Women, Including Two in Their 80s, in Western Queens: NYPD
Sept. 16, 2022 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for at least two men who carried out a string of daylight muggings in western Queens by targeting women wearing necklaces – including two victims aged in their 80s. The alleged robberies took place during six different incidents — between Aug. 31 and Sept. 12 –… Read more »