Jackson Heights News – QNS

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Corona

Street Vendor Reform Package could have deep impact in Queens

By Jimmy Robles

Marge Markey speaking at the Maspeth Town Hall 110th Anniversary celebration in 2014.

Obituaries

Former Queens Assembly Member Margaret Markey dies at 83

By Patrick Stachniak

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Politics

AM Raga announces new partnership with ACE to clean up streets in western Queens

By Patrick Stachniak

Cops are looking for this suspect who allegedly assaulted an 85-year-old man inside a Jackson Heights deli during an unprovoked attack.

Suspect wanted for allegedly beating 85-year-old man in Jackson Heights deli: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for four suspects who allegedly stabbed two men in front of the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave subway station on Sept. 29.

Four suspects wanted for stabbing two men near Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave subway station: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Things to Do

CM Krishnan emphasizes importance of protecting street vendors in Jackson Heights and throughout NYC

By Jimmy Robles

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News

Photos: Flushing Bank opens new branch in Jackson Heights

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Politics

LGBTQ+ advocate calls for passage of GIRDS Act

By Jimmy Robles

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Things to Do

Annual Momo Crawl returns to Jackson Heights with $1 dumplings

By Jessica Militello

A Jackson Heights woman was indicted by a Queens grand jury for sex trafficking a Mexican woman on Roosevelt Avenue and extorting another victim.

Jackson Heights woman indicted for sex trafficking woman, extorting another on Roosevelt Avenue: DA

By Bill Parry

Council Member Shekar Krishnan at QPL's Jackson Heights branch on Sunday. Photo courtesy of the office of Council Member Shekar Krishnan.

Politics

Krishnan, QPL celebrate return of seven-day service at Jackson Heights library

By Shane O’Brien

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Thief steals thousands of dollars worth of personal property from car in Jackson Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Things to Do

Jackson Heights Mile sprints to the start line Aug. 30

By Paulina Albarracin

Joseph Lee and Katie Yee talking into their microphones at The World's Borough Bookshop in Jackson Heights.

Jackson Heights

Author Joseph Lee examines Indigenous history and identity at Martha’s Vineyard during Jackson Heights visit

By Paulina Albarracin

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AMNY

IBX Stop by Stop: Exploring the future light rail line’s northern hub of Jackson Heights, a melting pot of flavors and tradition

A Brooklyn teenager was stabbed to death on 93rd Street in Jackson Heights on Thursday, Aug. 14, and the suspect remains at large.

Brooklyn teen stabbed to death in Jackson Heights, suspect remains at large: NYPD

By Bill Parry

Cops are looking for these three suspects who allegedly robbed two men in Jackson Heights and remain at large a month later.

Three men wanted in string of robberies in Jackson Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

The interior of the Topos Too bookstore in Ridgewood.

Things to Do

Uncover literary treasures at these Queens bookstores

By Paulina Albarracin

A crowd of local runners sprinting past the start line at the 2023 NYC Police Chase 5K at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

News

Summer’s last hurrah: Enjoy these August races in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

Cops are looking for these suspects who allegedly robbed a motorist at gunpoint in Corona.

Moped-riding gunman, accomplice, sought in Corona armed robbery: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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Arts & Entertainment

Photos: Queens residents enjoy 2025 Colombian Day Parade in Jackson Heights

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

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Things to Do

Cool off this summer with margaritas in Queens

By Paulina Albarracin

Jackson Heights resident Jose Lequerica has been charged with murder in connection with the beating death of his wife, Asli Ak, a real estate broker who had dreams of owning her own agency, according to her brother.

Courts

Jackson Heights man held without bail for allegedly beating his wife to death in 2024: DA

By Bill Parry

A 23-year-old woman was injured after she tripped and fell from the platform and was struck by a 7 train entering the Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights transit hub during the July 21 evening rush.

Woman injured after tripping and falling in front of an oncoming 7 train in Jackson Heights: NYPD

By Bill Parry

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